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 Want to know how a gym thrives without leaning on hype or high-skill circus moves? We sit down with Michael Logue, founder of Athlete Gyms, to unpack how a people-first culture, clear programming, and genuine hospitality can outperform big ad spends in a crowded Dubai market. Michael traces his path from Manchester to Dubai, the early days coaching across multiple studios, and the leap to opening Athlete after building a loyal community that existed before the space did. We di...
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...
