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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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Catch-up with Sean Burgess a week after completing his 7 Emirates Challenge

On 2 March 2021, Sean Burgess set off on a 7-day journey that took him from the Saudi border in the Abu Dhabi Emirate to Fujairah on the east coast of the UAE. He crossed 7 emirates in 7...

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Sported News Letter March 2021

Dear Athletes, You know what they say (well Benjamin Franklin did) "Fail to Prepare - Prepare to Fail".  As you we have no crystal ball but we're planning ahead for Dubai 70.3.  Here some offers, nutrition and race tips with...

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Q&A with Sean Burgess

Next week, on 23 February 2021, Sean Burgess will set off on his journey running through the seven emirates in seven consecutive days. 650km from the Saudi border to Fujairah. Thus, he will attempt the Guinness world record for...

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You Get What You Pay For: A Healthy Argument for Premium Polarised Sunglasses

We are certainly spoilt for choice when considering a new pair of sunglasses. Whether you’re hunting for aviators, cat-eyes, tortoise shell or matt titanium, the variety of sunglass styles and brands on offer feel almost limitless. They also come...

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Endurance Camps Make Life Better by Ole Brom

A New Year! A New beginning! A Fresh Start - a chance to dust off the New Year’s Resolutions of last year (and the years before) and REALLY do it this time around! That’s a common thought at this...

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