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Inaugural Torch Climb race!

Posted on 1 April 2012 by fitnessqatar

http://www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com/torch-staircase-run-big-success/ In the first ever staircase run in Qatar, eager city residents raced to the top of the 51st floor of the Torch Doha in an attempt to claim the coveted title of fastest participant in the inaugural Torch Staircase Run … Continue reading →






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Education City – Biathlon Event 23 March 2012

Posted on 26 February 2012 by fitnessqatar

Open to all with a minimal entry fee and some great prizes.  Why not give this event a go and challenge your fitness.






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Crazy?…..you decide!

Posted on 21 February 2012 by fitnessqatar

A quick update on the intrepid Qatar resident Ziyad Rahim who is preparing to enter the awesome and terrifying Marathon des Sables (see post below for full details) on 6 April. Well Ziyad recently received news from another very hard … Continue reading →






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Duhail Mountain Bike Race – 24 Feb 2012

Posted on 15 February 2012 by fitnessqatar

‎ Brought to you by Chain Reaction – Qatar’s leading bike club. Duhail mountain bike race: not the usual 5 laps but a 3 hour endurance race, ride as many laps in 3 hours, as simple as that.  You can … Continue reading →






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Wheels ‘n Heels 2012

Posted on 10 February 2012 by fitnessqatar

Today is a great day to get out with the family, the fifth anniversary of Qatar’s largest annual community event.  Kids’ zones, fitness zones and a range of interesting, interactive event make a day of supporting charity all the more … Continue reading →






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Tour of Qatar 2012

Posted on 8 February 2012 by fitnessqatar

The tour of Qatar http://www.letour.fr/us/homepage_horscourseTQA.html finished stage 3 yesterday.  There are 3 more stages left raced over the next 3 days. The worlds best cyclists are assembled for a gruelling road race covering the whole of Qatar.  Each stage is … Continue reading →






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Brave Qatar resident enters Marathon des Sables

Posted on 7 February 2012 by fitnessqatar

Ziyad Rahim, Head of Market Risk at Barwa Bank, who will be competing in the Marathon Des Sables (MDS) from 6 April – 16 April 2012. As a participant, Ziyad will raise money and awareness for the cure of NOMA, … Continue reading →






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Qatar National Sports Day 14 Feb 2012

Posted on 6 February 2012 by fitnessqatar

In an Emiri decree of late 2011, the second Tuesday of each February has been set aside as a national holiday for Qatar in which “All government ministries and agencies and firms and establishments in the private sector shall do … Continue reading →






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