The Ironwar: Mark Allen & Dave Scott

I remember this so well too- I was 9 years old. 20 years later, I've been adventure racing and ultrarunning for 12 years, and I'll be doign my first Ironman on Aug 30th!

The race in 1989 was definitely an inspiration to me.

It was this race, watching Mark win when I first got bit. It's taken me 20 years to get my life in order, and though I won't be at Kona this year, I'm now up before dawn, logging the hours and countless miles to get there. If I can do this 20 years later, anyone CAN!

Mark was on the swim team and water-polo team at Jordan (Jr, High) and then Palo Alto High School - was in the graduating class of '76.

This is freaking awesome.
At that time wasn't even alive.
You simply have to appreciate those guys!

grip my staff

I ran few times With Dave back in the early 90'S in Davis,CA. GREAT GUY!! HUMBLE AND NICE!!

I watch so many of Dave Scotts vids, and learn so much from him. Thank you for so much you have given the sport.

Awesome video, Many things have changed in 20 years. but thes legends keep in our minds.

Great. allen's Record in Roth still rules.

Yep. That 1989 "Wide World of Sports" Kona coverage is what got me into triathlon. (it didn't hurt that the same broadcast featured the Hoyts; jeez, I cried like a little kid)

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