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How Swimming Hand Paddles Can Boost Your Triathlon Performance

For amateur triathletes in Dubai, mastering the swim leg of a triathlon can set the tone for the entire race. Whether you're a beginner preparing for your first sprint triathlon or a competitive age-grouper aiming to shave seconds off...

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Why Upgrading to Scoops Can Transform Your Triathlon Experience

For triathletes in the UAE, from beginners tackling their first sprint race in Dubai to competitive age-groupers chasing podiums, optimizing your bike setup is a game-changer. At Sported and Velo Presto, we’ve seen how small upgrades can lead to...

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Chafing: An Irritating Problem for Triathletes

Triathlon is a test of endurance, strength, and willpower. Whether you’re a beginner tackling your first sprint distance or a competitive age-grouper chasing a podium spot in the UAE’s scorching heat, there’s one challenge that can catch anyone off...

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Beat The Heat: Things To Consider When Racing in Hot Conditions

As triathletes in the UAE, we’re no strangers to pushing our limits under the scorching sun. This year, the excitement is ramping up with Challenge Sir Bani Yas, a thrilling new addition to our local race calendar. Organized by...

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How to prevent losing your hydration?

Have you ever lost your carefully prepared race nutrition and hydration early on in a race? Did you hit the speed bumps hard at the Mamzar triathlon at the weekend and suddenly find your hydration bottles are all over the...

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Everything You Need to Know About Ironman’s New Hydration Rules

The IRONMAN organization recently announced some big changes to its 2025 competition rules, particularly around the volume of hydration that you can carry on your bike. These updates, which align with the recently announced World Triathlon guidelines, aim to...

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Aerodynamics vs Comfort: The Ultimate Guide to Triathlon Bike Fitting in the UAE

Finding the Perfect Balance for Triathletes at Every Level For triathletes, one of the most critical performance decisions you'll make is your bike setup. The eternal question remains: should you prioritize aerodynamic efficiency for maximum speed, or focus on...

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HYROX Nutrition plan

HYROX IS FITNESS RACING Hyrox is a high intensity event where participants will be working at or above their aerobic threshold for most of the activity which can last somewhere between 60 and 90 minutes. Its tough and intense....

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Race Report. Oman 70.3.

Oman 70.3 was my first time doing a half distance race, stepping up from the T100 in November and 12 months on from my first ever triathlon. The race appealed to me not only to do a 70.3, but...

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Burj 2 Burj: The Two Towers

It was the second year of the Burj2Burj event held in Dubai - a highly anticipated half marathon that first took place in 2024 and returned in 2025 for its second edition. This time, with a twist. A week...

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Triathlon Wetsuit Guide: Rules, Regulations, and Race Day Options

Getting started with Triathlon? Unsure of what the criteria is for a Wetsuit Legal race, and what you can wear when they are not permitted? We’re here to help, let's dive into everything you need to know about triathlon...

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World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2025: Essential Equipment Guide for First-Time Competitors

The 2025 World Triathlon Abu Dhabi is making its debut at Al Hudayriyat Island, marking an exciting new chapter for this popular event. As the UAE's premier triathlon store, we've equipped countless athletes for race day success, and we're...

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