Achilles tendinopathy aka achilles tendinosis (AT) is a condition we often see in our clinic. It can affect triathletes, runners, track and field athletes, Cross Fitters and even sometimes sedentary individuals. It can be both challenging and rewarding to...
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For many athletes in Dubai this time of year is considered “off season” as most local races have concluded for the time being, especially the long-distance endurance races. As a Sports Nutritionist I see this as a golden opportunity...
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I underestimated how nervous I would be when competing in my very first triathlon. As I jumped into to swim for my first taste of the open water, little did I anticipate my heart racing at twice its normal...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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