Nick Watson

BORN 14/11/1969, from the United Kingdom
I have lived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 1998.
I have been a professional in the health and fitness world for over 25 years.
When I was 16 years old, my family moved to France, where I became fluent in French and studied at Toulouse Art School 'Ecole Des Beaux Arts', to study art and design.
During this time, I discovered my true love for triathlon, and, health & fitness.
At 16, my grandmother bought me my first triathlon bike, which unleashed me into a world that I fell in love with.
This lead to me joining the British Royal Marines; where I was a Royal Marine based in 45 Commando Unit Scotland, Recce Troop.
Amongst the many experiences I have had in the Royal Marines, I also became qualified as a skiing instructor.
ROYAL MARINES to SPORTS THERAPIST
After my service with the Royal Marines, I became retrained for civilian life in Personal Training, Sports Specific Coaching, Sports Therapy and as a certified Ironman Triathlon Coach; for which I have dedicated the past 24 years of my life to.
I consider myself a constantly inspiring entrepreneur, operating and starting up 2 personal training/health clubs with vision, heart, driven ambition, with perfectionism to organisation and detail.
During my career, I have personally constantly participated in sports, races and challenges, including ultra distances e.g Marathon Des Sables, Ironman Triathlons, etc.
TEAM ANGELWOLF
My life perspective changed after the birth of my first child, my son Rio. Rio has severe disabilities, with a rare chromosome disorder called ‘1q44 deletion denovo syndrome’, which means in short that he has seizures, non verbal, severe learning disabilities, gross/fine motor skills disabilities, sensory integration dysfunction, amongst other difficulties ... but he is a very happy, loving young man. He directed us to a world of inclusion and the creation of Team AngelWolf.
Team AngelWolf is all about: Inclusive Impactivity™️. It is a non-profit foundation (registered with the Community Development Authority, Dubai United Arab Emirates), that promotes an inclusive, active life with People of Determination (people with disabilities). We work with families and individuals of all abilities in a welcoming, motivational and connected space. Everyone is welcome. Everyone is equal.
Team AngelWolf participates in a whole range of events - from extreme, world record breaking challenges to community walks. We participate in the biggest races and run our own-brand activations, as well as inspirational seminars within schools and the private sector.
Team AngelWolf have a strong following (our 'WolfPack' family) and receive incredible support wherever we go, with strong media presence and brand awareness.
We started in the United Arab Emirates in 2014 and have grown year on year to become the best known private foundation of our kind in the region.
We live with the belief that TOGETHER we can create a more inclusive, healthier, kinder global community!
TEAM ANGELWOLF ACHIEVEMENTS
Since 2014, as Team AngelWolf we have completed over 8,000kms in over 300 races and events - always including Rio (swimming pulling Rio in a kayak, cycling with Rio in an adapted bike, running pushing Rio in a disability chair).
Some of these races include:
Triathlons: Super | Sprint | Olympic | Middle 70.3 distance; as an Ambassador the Special Olympics World Games we completed 7 middle distance triathlons in 7 days in 7 Emirates.
Aquathons & Duathlons
Swimming Races: we also created 2 Guinness World Records for Nick swimming pulling Rio in a kayak for 5kms & 10kms in open water.
Cycling Races (including cycling through all 7 Emirates)
Running Races: 5kms | 10kmsc21kms | 42kms | 50kms; as a #WolfPack we have completed many marathons as a big WolfPack of pushers (runners) and riders (people with disabilities using our running chairs); also completed a ultra distance in the desert, where a team of 10 pushed | pulled Rio through 50kms of sand in an adapted chair.
Stair Climbs: with Rio strapped to Nick’s back they join in tower stair climbs races of ultimate, iconic buildings (as a community challenge we also virtually climbed height of Burj Khalifa on their stairs at home #ClimbWithRio)
Obstacle Courses: as a #WolfPack team of 8 we participate in races such as Spartan and Tough Mudder - with Rio on a stretcher with the WolfPack running holding the stretcher around the course and over the obstacles or with Rio strapped to Nick’s back for the higher challenges with the WolfPack’s support.
EXPERIENCE
I am from a strong sporting, fitness background and I have successfully competed in a hundreds of races, of various of distances (including ultra distance).
As a personal trainer and sports coach I have developed the training programs for hundreds of clients from beginners to professionals.
I have been involved in assisting sports event companies in the operations, set up and organisation of races and events.
As owner | founder of an exclusive health centre, I have created and managed fitness events.
I am a motivational speaker and have been MC at many events in the United Arab Emirates.
I am founder and manager of a non profit foundation for which I have created, organised and managed successful events, related to sports, community activities and inclusion (including online virtual events).
Representing Team AngelWolf I have been an Ambassador in various events e.g World Games Special Olympics.
PERSONAL GOAL
When Rio turns 18 (2021), my dream goal is to return to the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, with Rio, as Team AngelWolf #Rio2Kona
CONTACT
Nick Watson | Founder | Team AngelWolf | +971 58 5599881