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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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Alice Squizzoni reporting on her Skechers Performance Run

This weekend brought the fourth Skechers Performance Run of the season - a well run series with various distances to choose from, hosted out of the new Meydan golf and horse racing facilities. The closed road course through this...

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Fionnuala Nic Conmara reporting on her Dubai Creek Sriders half marathon

This has always been my favourite race on Dubai’s race calendar. There is a great atmosphere and great sense of the running community celebrating our biggest social event of the year! The course is a tricky one with bridges,...

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The importance of having a race plan

The training has been done and now it's race day. Whether it is your "A" race and you are looking for a specific time, or a "B" race or a "C" race, I find it useful to discuss with my athletes the plan for...

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Bucket List Triathlons: Your Ultimate Summer Racing Guide

For triathletes in Dubai and across the UAE, the scorching summer temperatures often mean looking beyond our local shores for racing opportunities. While the UAE offers exceptional training facilities and a thriving triathlon community, the summer months present the...

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Work outs for when you are travelling

Travelling can be disruptive to a regular training regime, especially across Time Zones. Replicating the exact same training environment will be practically impossible. For short business trips it will be difficult to take a bike and gym bikes are not...

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WHAT SERVICE DOES MY BIKE NEED PRE-RACE?

We are often asked which service would be best to proceed with before a race.  In all honesty it depends on the condition and the specific issues with the bike itself. The most ideal situation would be the bike...

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Pre Race Prep. Mental and Physical strategies for race day

Race weekend has arrived. Hopefully all the work has been done to ensure that you achieve the performance that you desire. What are the physical and mental strategies to use to ensure you have the best day in the office...

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Must-haves & nice-to-haves for your first triathlon race

Just getting into triathlon? Have you signed up for your first race? Here is a helpful list of all the things you need to get started with triathlon. Click below and download a free list of triathlon must-haves and...

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T100 London Race Recap

I’ve had my eye on the T100 race series since it launched earlier this year, and for good reason. The race structure is a dream for strong swimmers and less-than-stellar cyclists like me. Plus, the pro race coverage, especially...

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