Dubai Fitness Challenge Archives

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Community HealthAn ultramarathon a day: ‘I thought I’d just go a little bit further’

November 22, 202011 min

For most people the Dubai Fitness Challenge has meant making simple changes to their daily exercise routine, maybe by upping their daily step count or working out for a little longer. But for Ghani Souleymane, it has been a little more gruelling. Since the DFC began on October 30, Souleymane has run 45km every day. Note that: Every. Day. After being inspired by the 2018 exploits of Marcus Smith, who ran a marathon a day...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Community HealthDig into the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020

October 29, 20209 min

The year 2020 has undoubtedly been one of the toughest years faced by today’s world, due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Daily routines and habits have given way to the “new normal.” It has also made us think more than ever about health and wellbeing, both physical and mental. Luckily, the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30×30 is back from October 30, to give a little boost to those whose health and fitness might have fallen by...

by Danae Mercer

Community FitnessHere’s your guide to the Dubai Fitness Challenge

October 16, 201914 min

Dubai Fitness Challenge – aka the Dubai 30 x 30, which aims to get everyone in the city exercising for 30 minutes a day all month long – keeps growing. The 2018 event recorded an impressive 34 percent increase on 2017, with more than one million people registering to participate. This year is no different in terms of scale. Running from October 18 to November 16 across the city, organizers have planned more than 40 events...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Community FitnessInspired by the Dubai Fitness Challenge, this new mom launched her own 30×30 in Abu Dhabi

December 16, 201846 min

Enter #ZainabsAD30x30.

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FitnessMore than 1 million people did the 2018 Dubai 30×30 Challenge

December 4, 20183 min

The city-wide initiative encouraged residents and visitors to exercise 30 minutes a day for 30 consecutive days between October 26 and November 26.

by Danae Mercer

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Community FitnessMarcus Smith ran 30 marathons during the Dubai Fitness Challenge

November 25, 2018514 min

He wanted to show off Dubai and demonstrate what people can be capable of.

by Danae Mercer

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Community FitnessPeople of Determination and Team Angel Wolf get involved in the Dubai Fitness Challenge

November 23, 20186 min

From regular events on Sunday at Sustainable City to cycling and water sports, here’s how People of Determination are getting involved in the Dubai Fitness Challenge.

by Danae Mercer