15 articles written by Dougal Allan
Another brick in the wall: How to maintain training consistency
Endurance athlete and coach Dougal Allan outlines the importance of consistency when it comes to training for a goal event...
How to be a successful teammate in sport, work and life
Endurance athlete Dougal Allan shares the experiences that have helped him transition from life as an individual IRONMAN athlete to being part of successful racing teams...
What makes the perfect training partner?
Pro endurance athlete Dougal Allan identifies the 5 qualities that you should look for in a training partner...
The road to recovery: lessons from a pro athlete's concussion experience
Pro athlete Dougal Allan shares his experience of recovering from a concussion to highlight the challenges that endurance athletes face...
Why the timing of your training is more important than the session
The difference between a sub-par performance and success on race day can often be the timing of each training session within the context of your overall life...
Athlete Travel Tips: 6 things to consider when travelling to an international race
Pro triathlete Dougal Allan shares the travel tips he's accumulated from more than a decade of taking part in races abroad...
Does the 'perfect' body shape for triathlon exist?
Inspired by recent commentary about IM World Champion Kristian Blummenfelt's physique, pro triathlete Dougal Allan considers whether the supposedly 'perfect' body shape for triathlon exists...
How a pro athlete uses carbs to optimise recovery
Pro triathlete Dougal Allan explains how he optimises his post-exercise recovery by focusing on carbohydrates...
How to train smarter as you get older
Pro athlete Dougal Allan shares the advice that he'd give to a younger version of himself...
How to deal with setbacks like an elite athlete
Endurance athlete and coach Dougal Allan offers actionable advice for athletes attempting to deal with injuries, event cancellations and more...
Who's on your team? Why endurance athletes should build a support team
Pro endurance athlete and coach Dougal Allan explains how you can learn from elite athletes when building a tight and trusted support team around you.
When does it make sense to DNF?
Pro athlete Dougal Allan recounts his own experiences when exploring the debate of whether you should call it a day or carry on when training sessions or races aren't going perfectly.