QT2 Systems - My Life as a Pro - Episode 6 - Doug MacLean

Have you ever wondered about the life of a professional
triathlete? In this podcast series, we interview current and
retired QT2 Systems Professional Triathletes, exploring the path
to earning (and maintaining) a pro license, the nuts and bolts of
training and racing, and the ups and downs along the way. The
guests also share how being a pro triathlete shaped their lives,
and what advice they would give to their younger selves.


Episode 6 features Doug MacLean. In 2006, at age 26, without any
significant swim, bike or run experience, Doug decided to enter
the world of triathlon. He raced IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene and
IRONMAN Lake Placid in 2017, finishing both in under 11 hours. In
December of 2018, Doug decided to dedicate himself to training
and racing full time.  After a couple of years of being
self-coached, Doug came to QT2 Systems in 2009. Under the
coaching guidance of Tim Snow, Doug raced his first Kona in 2010,
and then in 2011, won the amateur race at IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene,
earning his pro license.


Doug jumped straight into the pro circuit, and earned his first
paycheck in his second race. Doug raced as a pro from 2011
through 2019, with his most memorable races coming late in his
career - IRONMAN Boulder in 2018, and Challenge Roth in 2019.
Through triathlon, Doug was able to achieve his childhood goal of
becoming a professional athlete.


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