Getaneh Molla of Ethiopia won the Dubai Marathon in 2:03:34 and took home the $100,000 first prize. While I do not personally know Mr. Molla, I take note that this is the second time he and I have...
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Desert Trail Backyard Ultra: The Most Brutal Easy Race
When Mark Buley was training for UTMB by Oman last fall, he heard about the original Big’s Backyard Ultra in Tennessee, organized by Lazarus Lake of Barkley Marathons fame. Mark got the ok to...
Sneak Away to Tanzania a One Week UAE Escape
We hadn’t yet reached the entrance to Lake Manyara when our safari driver pumped the brakes. An elephant stepped from the trees into the road, and another followed. It wasn’t our first safari, but...
People: Khalifah Al Ghafri
Khalifah Al Ghafri as an Emirati has become one of the youngest leader in adventure in the GCC, with his multiple talent in various Peak Adventures from BASE Jumping, skydive, climbing and leading a...
People: Jianlan Shi
Age: 32Occupation: General Manager, DY Life International Jianlan Shi is one such Muay Thai enthusiast and an avid sports person. With a unique portfolio in many other fitness activities like...
Camping at Jebel Akhdar – By 4×4!
Oman’s green mountain has much to offer the outdoor lover. Clear skies, cool temperatures in the summer, and frost in the winter (if that’s your thing!); hiking, climbing, exploring; and of course,...
Who can Docan?
As far as Tai Rubbers are concerned, they have been around for a very long time. Traditional Tai Rubbers rely mostly on the pulsating of the rubber tails to attract the fish. Later versions came...
Heaven or Hell?
The infamous stairways to heaven The first time I walked the Stairway to Heaven horseshoe in Ras Al Khaimah was a couple of years ago. I’d been living in the UAE on and off for about 8 years and...
Ultra Run Dubai
Nico accomplished his challenge: running 140km to celebrate the 47th UAE National Day Nico de Corato "Abu Yasmin" accomplished his challenge: running 140km within the Emirate of Dubai, in a single...
Safety Gear
Driving All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can be an enjoyable way to spend time with family and friends. They can even be helpful in doing work around a yard or farm. However, the fun in using an ATV can...