There are many reasons to run a destination marathon: a new goal, a change of scenery, or an opportunity to combine it with a vacation. Some aim to run the six marathon majors, while others look for...
Destination Marathon: Paris
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Running
Going the Vertical Limit: 2016 Dubai Holding Skyrun
On the 8th of April, Dubai Holding, in partnership with Jumeirah Emirates Towers welcomed Polish runner, Piotr Lobodzinski to the podium after setting a course record for the 2016 Dubai Holding...
People: Rashid Butti Al Qubaisi
Nationality: Emirati Occupation: Police Officer, UAE Represented Champion Runner, Abu Dhabi Elected Team Instructor An amazing moment in the history of the UAE and the Arab sporting world, Rashid...
Tried & Tested: Polar M400 GPS Running and Cycling Watch
In this generation it is tough to find something that can monitor everything you do. The past few years have been very important to me as I lost around 70kg by training hard and adopting a balanced...
Tried & Tested: Stay Cool with 2XU’s Ice X Singlet
Exercise in the UAE can be somewhat challenging when it comes to training outdoors or in venues with no air-conditioning. Even in air-conditioned venues it can be a struggle if you train hard enough...
The Ultra-athlete Braces for the Next Challenge – 7/7/7
“Every sporty challenge should have a bigger idea behind it. Sports benefit not only on a personal level, but can also be a great contributor towards goodness. If one can do some outstanding...
The UAE’s biggest Trail Run of the Year: The North Face Rock Run 2016 at Wadi Showka, RAK
Explorers and adventurists alike completed the biggest trail run to ever take place in the UAE recently with The North Face Rock Run which saw over 1,200 trail runners. Now in its second year, The...
Urban Ultra Hajar 100 – Who said There ain’t Mountain in the UAE?
I hardly return for the same course. But the Hajar 100 by Urban Ultra in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is different. Could it be the surrounding rugged landscape softened with wild flowers,...
Max Did It: 340 Kilometres Nonstop across the Tropic of Cancer
UAE resident Max Calderan set off on a 340km trek across the desert along the line of the Tropic of Cancer. The route, which is located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and starts from the UAE border...
History Made
It is a beautiful sight to see history being made right before your very eyes. It has a very touchy-feely vibe about it knowing that this one event will become a part of – not only a person’s own...
Wind and Wave Forecast
