If you're a trail runner with a thirst for adventure, look no further than the Cappadocia Ultra Trail. This gruelling 119km race winds through the hills and valleys of Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Central Anatolia,...
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Although living in the UAE for almost 15 years, I had 1) never been to Ajman and 2) never competed in any form of race there. So when the Ajman triathlon appeared on this year’s race calendar I thought...
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Last week we were very fortunate to have a chat with female professional triathlete Els Visser, European long course champion, during her preparations for Kona on the island of Guam in the Western Pacific. Q. How's the acclimatisation going...
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Accommodation Flights Atmosphere Race Expenses Climate Overall, an amazing experience and an honor to participate in the World Champs! It is very costly, and logistics are more difficult than for a usual 70.3 because of the number of participants....
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The WORLD CHAMPS! Sounds big - and in fact it was! Over 6000 participants on the start line was just massive. Even more massive, if you see the Finish Сity of Lahti in perspective with around 120k inhabitants only!...
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When you have hope, even in the face of hardship, you can do what seems impossible. I'm Karis, a mother of two from Australia, a former lawyer, the wife of a good-looking Aussie, and a newbie to the world...
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ROY NASR MEMORIAL TRIATHLON - REGISTER HERE What: Triathlon Where: Dubai Island When: 7th October 2023 - Saturday The Roy Nasr Memorial Triathlon is the traditional UAE season opener held in memory of Roy Nasr who passed away over ten years ago....
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8 - 10 SEPTEMBER 2023 Location: Oceanic Hotel, Khorfakkan, UAE Coach: David Hunt Accommodation: AED 475 per night single occupancy full board basis and AED 575 double occupancy full board basis Athletes to email the hotel direct: [email protected] or WA Ian Philips...
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I first discovered the Trisutto method through a Trisutto camp organised by David in Khorfakkan UAE. I had done a few sprints and my very first Olympic triathlon a few weeks prior and was timidly considering levelling up to...
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Girona Girona is a lovely city in Catalunya, Spain. Its not too big and everything is walkable. They speak Catalan, but everybody understands you if you speak Castellano or English. Already when you will arrive, you will notice, this...
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Workation sounds like Vacation – there’s just a little BUT. You are in a vacation destination of your choice, BUT you are not on vacation and have to work instead. Maybe this is not appealing to everyone, but it...
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Racing in Europe is a very different experience to most of the races we do here in the Middle East. It can rain for starters, although the proverbial biblical rain did fall at the recent Ironman in Israel. Rain can...
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