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Meet Douglas Wood, a Scotsman who has written a book about his renaissance into triathlon, with a background  of orienteering, where he again represented and managed a GB team, as well as back ground of running and the odd dabble in and out of triathlon.

Like so many people Douglas, was running, swimming and biking already before he took up triathlon, so it seemed to be the natural next step to put them all together.
He began to focus fully on triathlon when he finally retired, in his 60s.

We talk about UAE where he has been  going g out to visit his daughter over the last decade an d takin g part in  triathlon s when  he was out there

We discuss, although he coaches himself, he has surrounded himself with a team of people who help him continue to do triathlon both physically and mentally.

We talk about his book about triathlon in his 70s which he started in lockdown.
Douglas uses anecdotes from his triathlon exploitations from around the world and explores everything from tactics to equipment, mindset and injuries.

In sharing his story Douglas sends an inspiring message  for athletes of all disciplines, that despite your age or experience, you can look ahead and keep going and enjoy sport.

He reminds us that we never stop learning and enjoyment comes from doing the best possible within your capabilities.


Douglas has a website https://renaissancetriathlete.com/

and you can find his book  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Renaissance-Triathlete-Douglas-Wood/dp/0993536689/

and other stockists such as waterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/renaissance-triathlete/douglas-wood/9780993536687

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