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How to insure yourself and your bike for travelling abroad

Some of the most frequently asked questions we receive at Sported are "how can I insurance my bike when I travel overseas?", and "Where can I get travel insurance for my bike?". There is a solution, but it is not straightforward...

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Post race recovery - How do I recover best after a triathlon?

So what happens next? You just completed the race you have been training for, for many months whether it was the full distance, or a half ironman. These races, especially the full distance take a lot out of the...

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TRIATHLON TRAINING CAMP

26-28 SEPTEMBER 2025 Where: Oceanic Hotel Khorfakkan Coach: David Hunt (TriSutto Certififed coach) Looking for a triathlon camp?  Whether you are a relative beginner to triathlon and want to improve and learn more, or you have a race coming up in...

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Marc Muller reporting on his Ironman 70.3 Westfriesland

After Montremblant 2022 and Barcelona 2023, Westfriesland 2025 was mythird Ironman 70.3 that I did together with my brother Eric. We saw itas a great opportunity to race in our country of birth and meet familyand friends. We are...

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Listen to your body - communicate with your coach

A very recent experience brought home to me the importance of these two points. In late April my coaching group rode from the UAE/ Oman border to Khassab in Musandam for a weekend camp. It was a very hot day making...

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These paddles don’t let you get away with anything (review on Drag2Zero paddles by Otion)

The Drag2Zero Otion® paddles are a brilliant training tool if you're serious about improving your swim technique. Because of their strap-free design, they force you to enter the water with good hand position and finish the stroke all the...

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Austen Smith reporting on his Umm Al Quwain half marathon

Whilst generally associated with a certain movie franchise the 4th May 2025 was the inaugural Umm Al Quwain half marathon. Organised by the Department of Tourism and Archaeology in collaboration with the Emirates Council For Rural Development, the event was held...

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TRIATHLON TRAINING CAMP 16-18 May 2025

Where: Oceanic Hotel Khorfakkan Coach: David Hunt (TriSutto Certififed coach) Looking for a triathlon camp? Whether you are a relative beginner to triathlon and want to improve and learn more, or you have a race coming up in the summer, or...

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Zak Erskine reporting on his London Marathon Race

As for most, London has always been a bucket list race for me. Hearing stories of the electric, festival atmosphere from my Grandad when I was a kid mean I’ve been entering the London Marathon ballot for 9 years...

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Chafing: An Irritating Problem for Triathletes

Triathlon is a test of endurance, strength, and willpower. Whether you’re a beginner tackling your first sprint distance or a competitive age-grouper chasing a podium spot in the UAE’s scorching heat, there’s one challenge that can catch anyone off...

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Beat The Heat: Things To Consider When Racing in Hot Conditions

As triathletes in the UAE, we’re no strangers to pushing our limits under the scorching sun. This year, the excitement is ramping up with Challenge Sir Bani Yas, a thrilling new addition to our local race calendar. Organized by...

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How to prevent losing your hydration?

Have you ever lost your carefully prepared race nutrition and hydration early on in a race? Did you hit the speed bumps hard at the Mamzar triathlon at the weekend and suddenly find your hydration bottles are all over the...

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