Biography
Allen was a competitive High School Allen who qualified for YMCA Nationals three years in a row. In College he was a competitive NCAA swimmer and cross-country runner as well, qualifying for the NCAA nationals all four years in swimming. After college, Allen coached at the collegiate level. Since 1999 Allen has been a head age group youth swim club,, assistant swim coach for NCAA collegiate nationally ranked swim teams, the assistant cross-country coach at the collegiate level, and the head swimming coach at Limestone College, where his Men's team finished #9 in the country at NCAA's and his men's 200 free relay became national champions, setting a national record in the process.

Post college, Allen continued to swim competitively and participated in the swimming Master’s Nationals in 2000 and 2001. Coach Allen is a USA Master’s Swimming All-American and 3 time NJ state record holder. Allen has run 4 marathons (including a 2:59 in the Baltimore Marathon in 2003) multiple of 5k, 10k, 20k road races; and triathlons from sprint to half Iron Man distance (where he raced as a pro), cycling and century ride races.

Coach Allen is a USAT certified coach who has coached beginner triathletes and those who have qualified for the Ironman World Championships.

Endurance sports have become a lifestyle for Allen. "As an athlete and coach I am eager to share my experience and knowledge with other athletes of all ages and ability levels. It will be my honor and privilege to be your coach".

Career Highlights