The date is Friday, 18 October 2024 and women’s sports news discussed on the podcast today include:

⛰️ Two GCC women completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam this week:

• 🇶🇦 @atalthani
• 🇵🇹 @mariatrugrit

🏉 Women’s Rugby: Spain took home the WXV3 Championship Title after defeating Fiji at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai last weekend: https://www.world.rugby/wxv/ https://www.thesevensstadium.com

🏁 The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team this week confirmed that Bianca Bustamante and Ella Lloyd will drive for the team in the upcoming Women’s Test: https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-e/2024/bianca-bustamante-and-ella-lloyd-for-the-2024-25-formula-e-womens-test/

🥋@lailaa_sheriff takes double gold at an African Taekwondo Union match

⭐ Historic moves by 🇵🇸 @mariam_b2009 and the UAE’s Hala Belsela & @almarjan.

🚲 PLUS an Interview with Saudi Games Gold Medalist, Elisa Grassi (@greli_)

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The date is Friday, 11 October 2024 and women’s sports news discussed on the podcast today include:

🐪 The C1 Championship, the world's first all-women camel racing series: https://adcrc.me/c1-championship/

• 🎙️ To listen to our chat with founder Linda Krockenberger: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35PULNn8MBmCzveatxLtQW?si=ac5b588068bb4b2a

🏁 Saudi rally driver Yosra Jazzar defends her Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge - T4 category title this weekend. More info via Arab News: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2573681/sport

• Follow Yosra on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yosra_jazzar/?hl=en

⚽ Finaa, a non-profit empowering girls and women through football in Jordan, unveils its fourth pitch. More about Finaa: http://www.finaa.org/

🏉 Women’s Rugby: The international WXV 3 women’s rugby competition is happening at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai: https://www.world.rugby/wxv/ & https://www.thesevensstadium.com

🤿 Saudi freediver Nada AlRasheed sets a new national record of 61m at the CMAS 8th World Championship. https://www.instagram.com/p/DAyNzmMIibp/?img_index=1

🚲 Egyptian cyclist Aliaa Benbella secures 2nd place in the Junior Individual Time Trial at the 2024 African Road Cycling Championships in Kenya: https://www.africacycling2024.com/_files/ugd/577345_5e8f55ada3f048c986d30e943f776c0f.pdf

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Have a fabulous weekend, and thanks for listening!

In this episode I’m joined by Sports Physiotherapist and New Balance Run Club Coach, Melissa Abbey, to break down everything you need to know about running—whether you’re just starting, getting back into it, or aiming for bigger distances. Melissa, who’s currently training for the New York Marathon, shares her expert insights into injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and how to make running enjoyable at any level.

You’ll also hear about Melissa’s journey as a triathlete, her experience as a sports physiotherapist, and the exciting rollout of the New Balance Run Club across the region. Whether you're targeting your first 5K or planning to go ultra, this episode is packed with tips to help you run smart, stay injury-free, and find joy in the process.

Key Topics Discussed:

• How to safely start or restart your running journey
• Tips for progressing from shorter distances to marathons and beyond
• Why a sports physiotherapist can be a key asset for runners
• Importance of strength and conditioning for injury prevention
• Nutrition, hydration, and recovery tips
• Overcoming the intimidation factor and just starting

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

• Follow Melissa @melissa_abbey_physio

Exercises for strength and conditioning:

• Calf Raises
• Single Leg Exercises Sit to Stand

Recommended running shoes:

• For Race Day: New Balance FuelCell Super Comp Elite
• For Every Day: New Balance 1080

Sign up for the New Balance Run Club:

• Dubai @nbrc_dubai - Sign Up Here
• Abu Dhabi @nbrc_abudhabi - Sign Up Here
• Doha @nbrc_doha - Sign Up Here
• Riyadh @