Send us a text A small track session turned into a movement. We sat down with Connor Doel, Head of PE at Repton Al Barsha and co‑founder of Hybrid Run Club, to unpack how eight friends training for hybrid races became a 150‑runner community that pairs performance with belonging. From the first Thursday meet‑ups to a flagship “Hybrid Circuit” event with 135 athletes and a DJ on the infield, Connor shares the choices that made it work: differentiated sessions, clear pacing, and coaches who know...
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Send us a text A small track session turned into a movement. We sat down with Connor Doel, Head of PE at Repton Al Barsha and co‑founder of Hybrid Run Club, to unpack how eight friends training for hybrid races became a 150‑runner community that pairs performance with belonging. From the first Thursday meet‑ups to a flagship “Hybrid Circuit” event with 135 athletes and a DJ on the infield, Connor shares the choices that made it work: differentiated sessions, clear pacing, and coaches who know...
Send us a text Roger Nicholson takes us behind the scenes of school sports in Dubai, revealing how a volunteer-led organisation has created one of the most unique sporting ecosystems in international education. As both PE teacher at JESS and chair of the Dubai Affiliated School Sports Association (DASSA), Nicholson offers a fascinating dual perspective on how competitive sports shape student development. From its humble beginnings with just six schools to its current network of nearly 100 in...
School Talk: UAE
Send us a text A small track session turned into a movement. We sat down with Connor Doel, Head of PE at Repton Al Barsha and co‑founder of Hybrid Run Club, to unpack how eight friends training for hybrid races became a 150‑runner community that pairs performance with belonging. From the first Thursday meet‑ups to a flagship “Hybrid Circuit” event with 135 athletes and a DJ on the infield, Connor shares the choices that made it work: differentiated sessions, clear pacing, and coaches who know...
