Bring out your trainers and get stepping in this issue of OutdoorUAE! Step into the shoes of runners this month with back to back stories on events that test human mettle in the purest form. Read about our Travel Editor’s first go at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon or get to know Qatar’s most popular community trail run! Check out some of the cool, upcoming events from Urban-Ultra as well. Get to know what it takes to be a marathon runner and kickstart your running career with some great running exercises! Want altitude? We’ve also got great trekking stories and more in this issue! Ready? Set, Go!