The coolest months of the year here in the Middle East are between December to February as we know it (or feel it) and this is the ideal time to explore some of the outdoor attractions on the...
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Fitness from Africa: The Need for Speed!
One of my favourite runners from yesteryear is the Czech Emil Zatopek. Known as a notoriously hard worker, at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Zatopek became the first and almost certainly the only man...
Tried & Tested: 2XU Compression Recovery Tights
The 2XU Compression Recovery Tights are an essential piece of equipment for any individual in need of muscle recovery or serious muscle support. Extra powerful fabric and compression enhances blood...
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2016
There’s nothing quite like the nerves that slowly begin to grow in the days before a marathon. Race packs are collected at the first possible opportunity, kit bags are put together days beforehand...
Can Anyone Run a Marathon?
One of the ultimate challenges for many runners is to be able to say that they completed a marathon. In fact, it's on the bucket list of a lot of “non-runners” due to the prestige associated with...
Keep Calm and… Let’s Run 100km to Celebrate the 44th UAE National Day
A solo challenge to celebrate UAE history in the Emirate of Dubai. 100km. It’s difficult to even just mention them. I still remember when, about a year ago, I gave myself the goal to run a marathon...
Ethiopians burn up the course as Abera and Tsegaye win Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
Ethiopian athletes again dominated the world's richest distance race as Tesfaye Abera and Tirfi Tsegaye struck gold in a men and women’s 1-2-3 finish at the 2016 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon...
Tried & Tested: Nathan Trail Mix Hydration Belt
I have recently started training for the Dubai Marathon so I needed to look into keeping hydrated on my long runs. I was a bit unsure about wearing a hydration belt, as my experience with them in...
People: Jade Wilkinson
Youth is one of greatest unbridled gifts that life offers us. It is at this age that we get to enjoy activities during what is known as our prime years. It is the time when we are most capable to...
First Tri
Earlier this year I ran a marathon on all seven continents in 11 days, last year I ran an Ultra Marathon on all continents in six weeks. I’ve done all of this and more to raise funds and awareness...