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Wove saddles at Sported

Precision comfort. Professionally fitted. At Sported, we focus on products that genuinely improve your performance. Wove saddles are one of them. Combining advanced materials with a performance-driven design, Wove saddles deliver outstanding comfort, stability, and efficiency - especially for...

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Should Triathletes Ride With Larger Chainrings? How Gear Choice Can Influence Bike Speed and the Bike-to-Run

It’s one of those quiet debates happening in more coffee shops than you might think: should triathletes consider running a larger front chainring? At first glance, it might seem like something only the pros would worry about. But if...

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Fits Different so you can Stay Out There™

Designed with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and strength. Room For Your Toes Allows space for your toes to spread out naturally, helping to avoid squished toes for more comfort and balance. Zero-to-Low Drop

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The Importance of a Roomy Toe Box

Dr. Courtney Conley Did you know that the widest part of our feet should be our toes? Many sources would say it’s the ball of the foot, the width from the first metatarsal to the fifth metatarsal. However, if...

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A Breakdown on Zero-to-Low Drop Footwear

Dr. Courtney Conley WHAT IS HEEL TO TOE DROP IN A SHOE? A popular discussion topic amongst movement professionals and runners alike is the heel to toe drop or the offset in a shoe. What does heel to toe...

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ACHILLES INJURIES IN RUNNERS: CAUSES, REHAB, AND PREVENTION

A SCIENCE-BACKED GUIDE TO STAYING CONSISTENT AND RUNNING LONGER Achilles pain is one of the most frustrating setbacks for runners. It often starts small, then slowly builds until training becomes inconsistent or stops altogether. Research shows Achilles tendinopathy accounts...

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The Benefits of Treadmill Running for Endurance Athletes

The Benefits of Treadmill Running for Endurance Athletes For many runners, the treadmill has long had a reputation as the "dreadmill" - something you only use when the weather forces you indoors. But many experienced endurance coaches see it...

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Why We Love the Turbo: Indoor Training for Cyclists and Triathletes in Dubai

Introduction Living in Dubai offers some incredible opportunities for endurance athletes. The UAE has invested heavily in cycling infrastructure, from the Al Qudra cycle track to DXBike, the riding loops through Mushrif Park, and the outstanding cycling facilities on...

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Every Race Has a Story

Ironman 70.3 Sri Lanka - Colombo, February 2026 Every race has a story. For Ironman 70.3 Sri Lanka, the headline story will probably be the wildlife sightings - the sort of thing that makes for great Instagram content. But...

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HOW TO RUN FASTER: WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS AND HOW TO APPLY IT TO YOUR TRAINING

Improving your running speed isn’t about pushing harder every day. In fact, research consistently shows that performance gains come from structured variation, progressive overload, and intelligent recovery not constant high intensity. Yet many runners train without a clear framework....

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We're Hiring: Retail & Customer Service Assistant - Triathlon Specialist

Are you passionate about triathlon and endurance sport? Do you swim, bike, run - and genuinely understand the mindset of a triathlete? Sported.ae is a specialist triathlon store supporting Dubai’s growing endurance community. We’re looking for a motivated, knowledgeable team...

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Austen Smith reporting on Challenge Sir Bani Yas 2026.

Challenge Sir Bani Yas returned this year with cooler weather, calmer water, a modified bike course and an "Oasis", more on that later. This year the cruise ship showed up, eventually. Which, considering the logistical nightmare of getting on and...

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