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Is Sports Nutrition Safe for Children and Teenagers?

Tim Lawson, owner and founder of Secret Training, answers the frequently asked question; “Is Sports Nutrition safe and sensible for children and teenagers?” What is Sports Nutrition? Sports Nutrition is made of real food ingredients in a format that...

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If I want a stronger energy drink can I just put more scoops in my bottle?

Do you mean with ‘stronger’ higher in carbohydrates?  This depends on two things. If the drink also contains electrolytes then the prescribed amount will provide you with the right electrolyte balance, it is normally safe to make it a little...

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Carbohydrates vs Fasted Training - Planning Smart

Your choice of nutrition (or no nutrition) should depend on the type of session you are doing; the desired outcome and in what phase of your training you are. When you plan a particular training session decide if this...

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This is my life in my words – By Jac Downham

I was born on the 2nd of august 2000 yes a millennial I am a happy healthy baby so my mum says!!! Then life has an amazing habit of changing things and I do believe now everything happens to...

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Team Tri-umphant – the little team that could did…

Sitting in the office of their school’s answer to Lord Sugar, Jon Lucas and Steve Ashby shrug their shoulders, giving a non-committal ‘sure why not’ gesture. Something has just been suggested in exchange for a day off to compete...

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Kim Edwards: Triathlete – A personal journey

We met Kim Edwards  at the ITU world championships in Abu Dhabi and started up a conversation about Triathlon. Turned out she was the Chairwomen of Riyadh Triathletes, where some of us did their first triathlon. A really inspirational...

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Jac Downham: Race Report, Ironman 70.3 Oman 2020

Ironman Oman - the (3rd Ironman branded event) in the Middle East. For those of you that don’t know, Oman is located to the East of Dubai and can be accessed by either air or road. Ironman 70.3 Oman...

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Endurance Training In Al Ain

Sarah Kelly's Guide to Training in Al Ain - The UAE's Garden City Sarah Kelly presents her guide to endurance training in Al Ain for Athletes Voice. Sarah began her running journey in 2018 and has since achieved a...

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Ramadan Training Tips by Abu Omar

Omar is a Palestinian runner based in Dubai, he ran 15 full marathons, including four of the World Majors (In Tokyo, Berlin, London and Chicago). In addition to this Omar is a UESCA certified running coach. What’s your training...

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Ramadan Training tips by Raghad Gomaa

Raghad who is from Egypt, started endurance training around 2.5 years ago, starting off with long distance running and now entered the world of triathlon, specifically long distance triathlon. Training throughout the winter is beautiful in Dubai, the weather...

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Ramadan Training Tips by Asma Aljanahi

Asma is an Emirati triathlete and the first Emirati woman to finish 5 IRONMAN 70.3 races. She hopes to open doors for other women in the region to join the sport.  Asma's proudest sporting achievement is finishing the 3 Ironman...

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The Runderwear Baselayer; BVSPORT Compression socks & Naked Hydration Vest - a review by Ole Brom

Runderwear: Men’s Long Sleeved Baselayer - Great Addition To My Running Gear How do you know if a new piece of gear or clothing is going to be great, or give you trouble? - You put it through the...

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