From elite LD triathlete to sailor * The weird world of Emirates NZ America’s Cup Cyclor Dougal Allan

Triathletes like to call themselves multi-sport athletes. In a manner of speaking, they are. They have generally mastered 3 disciplines and combine them all in one single race.

Today's guest, Dougal Allen, is a true multi-sport athlete of the highest order. He’s won the NZ Coast to Coast twice (run/kayak/MTB), had many victories and top 10 finishes in both IM & Challenge events, and completed many multi-day adventure races around the world. As well as running and cycling, these events have included, kayaking, rafting, inline skating, horse riding,  as well as rope work for climbing and abseiling.

 

Dougal is a very strong cyclist and in the last 2 years he has put these skills to good use with a complete change of direction. He is now a Cyclor on board the 8 man crew defending America’s Cup for Emirates Team New Zealand. And if you're wondering what a Cyclor is, you can find out HERE.

 

In this episode we chat about:

• Building a team and racing without ego
• Training to race, or racing to train. Which are you?
• Over-racing and losing fitness
• Boring high performance habits to ensure best performance

 

If you’d like to find out more about Dougal Allan please visit the following sites:

Website - http://DougalAllan.com

Instagram: dougal_allan 

Facebook: Dougal Allan

Dougal Allan Mini documentary

Trials for the role of Cyclor on board Emirates team New Zealand

Dougal at the 2019 NZ Coast to Coast event

YouTube video of NZ Team Emirates Cyclor’s

 

Dougal is an ambassador for Precision Fuel and Hydration. He has written many articles for them which you can find HERE, including:

How to balance training, work, family and life

The art of gut training

How a pro athlete strategically uses caffeine

 

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