Even the sweltering June heat was unable to frustrate the enthusiasm of some elite runners who participated in the FuelCell Fastest Mile Challenge at Dubai International Academy on Tuesday.
\nBorn out of a longstanding partnership between New Balance and Ultimate Athletics, the challenge saw both male and female athletes compete for the crown of UAE\u2019s best over a one-mile distance.
\nFor any athlete involved in the sport of running, a good pair of shoes is the most important equipment. Not only does the right shoe provide optimal comfort for a runner, but it can also give the extra speed boost to gain a competitive edge. It is this combination that New Balance have aimed to\u00a0perfect with their FuelCell series of running shoes, the latest offering of which is the RC Elite v2.
\nThe lightweight running shoes feature the high rebound FuelCell midsole compound, while being paired with a full-length carbon fibre plate to facilitate energy return and propulsion.
\nThe runners in Tuesday\u2019s Fastest Mile Challenge were given the opportunity to experience the RC Elite, and the reviews post the event were glowingly positive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe New Balance RC Elite honestly made a huge difference,\u201d said young Isobel Charlier, who finished first in the female division.
\n\u201cNormally when I run, my feet start to hurt and cramp after a short distance. I didn\u2019t feel any such pain in these new shoes which was a refreshing change.
\n\u201cIt obviously feels great to finish first. It was an excellent competition overall and I loved the opportunity to compete with the best runners from the region.\u201d
\nIsobel is one of several young talents who are being developed under the tutelage of experienced coaches of the New Balance Run Club (NBRC). The weekly running club provides free coaching to athletes of all ages and abilities in coordination with Ultimate Athletics.
\nConvening every Tuesday evening at the Dubai International Academy track in Al Barsha, NBRC conducts drills to improve every athlete\u2019s performance while also providing advice on running techniques.
\nAnother athlete who is benefiting from the run club is Oliver Demain, who finished a strong third in the men\u2019s division.
\n\u201cIt was pretty satisfying to finish on the podium after what was a great race. The new shoes were amazing and I can already feel the difference in terms of performance,\u201d the youngster said after the Fastest Mile Challenge.
\n\u201cPreviously, I used to have an issue where my pace would drop off drastically towards the end. While I did tail off a bit towards the end today, I think my speed didn\u2019t drop as much as it would in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n
While young talent impressed during the evening, no one embodied NBRC\u2019s goal of empowering runners of all ages and abilities than Lee Garett.
\nThe 40-year-old was the emphatic winner of the Men\u2019s race on Tuesday and powered ahead of the field after stitching together an impressive finish.
\n\u201cI had a plantar fasciitis injury over a year and a half ago. Ever since then, I have put myself back together and have been training consistently for a year and a half,\u201d he said after his victory.
\n\u201cI have developed a good routine with work and training and I am able to manage my body, which is great for a 40-year-old. Age is just a number. I just want to compete with the best. As long as my body does not get injured, I will keep going.\u201d
\nGarett too, had only good things to say about the RC Elite shoes and the competition.
\n\u201cIt was a great event,\u201d he stated.
\n\u201cThey have tried to bring together some of the best runners to have a mile race-off, there was also the added incentive of the new shoes which were amazing.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be able to participate in a fast race in the UAE, especially towards the end of June in this weather is just such a great opportunity. New Balance has done a really good job.\u201d
\nThe reviews from the athletes was music to the ears\u00a0of Sebastian Van Pletzen, the marketing manager of New Balance\u2019s MENA region.
\n\u201cThis was the perfect event to authenticate the FuelCell RC Elite, which is an amazing and innovative running shoe,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cThe feedback we have received from the athletes is that it is unrivalled in terms of technology, comfort and delivering speed.
\n\u201cI am hearing that several of the athletes today have beaten their personal best with these running shoes.
\n\u201cThe FuelCell Fast Mile challenge was born around a concept to deliver what the FuelCell RC Elite is about. If you talk about FuelCell and the RC Elite, it delivers speed. It is the language of speed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to deliver that through this event which is bringing the fastest runners in the UAE together to compete for this prestigious award. From what I understand, the numbers delivered here today are some of the best numbers we have seen in this region for a while.\u201d
\nThe numbers delivered at the event were indeed commendable, with Lee Garett taking home the men’s gold with a timing of under four-and-a-half minutes. Meanwhile, Isobel clocked five minutes and nineteen seconds on the way to the top position in the female division. The\u00a0top-three finishers in each category were awarded medals for their fabulous efforts on the track.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Even the sweltering June heat was unable to frustrate the enthusiasm of some elite runners who participated in the FuelCell Fastest Mile Challenge at Dubai International Academy on Tuesday.
\nBorn out of a longstanding partnership between New Balance and Ultimate Athletics, the challenge saw both male and female athletes compete for the crown of UAE\u2019s best over a one-mile distance.
\nFor any athlete involved in the sport of running, a good pair of shoes is the most important equipment. Not only does the right shoe provide optimal comfort for a runner, but it can also give the extra speed boost to gain a competitive edge. It is this combination that New Balance have aimed to\u00a0perfect with their FuelCell series of running shoes, the latest offering of which is the RC Elite v2.
\nThe lightweight running shoes feature the high rebound FuelCell midsole compound, while being paired with a full-length carbon fibre plate to facilitate energy return and propulsion.
\nThe runners in Tuesday\u2019s Fastest Mile Challenge were given the opportunity to experience the RC Elite, and the reviews post the event were glowingly positive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe New Balance RC Elite honestly made a huge difference,\u201d said young Isobel Charlier, who finished first in the female division.
\n\u201cNormally when I run, my feet start to hurt and cramp after a short distance. I didn\u2019t feel any such pain in these new shoes which was a refreshing change.
\n\u201cIt obviously feels great to finish first. It was an excellent competition overall and I loved the opportunity to compete with the best runners from the region.\u201d
\nIsobel is one of several young talents who are being developed under the tutelage of experienced coaches of the New Balance Run Club (NBRC). The weekly running club provides free coaching to athletes of all ages and abilities in coordination with Ultimate Athletics.
\nConvening every Tuesday evening at the Dubai International Academy track in Al Barsha, NBRC conducts drills to improve every athlete\u2019s performance while also providing advice on running techniques.
\nAnother athlete who is benefiting from the run club is Oliver Demain, who finished a strong third in the men\u2019s division.
\n\u201cIt was pretty satisfying to finish on the podium after what was a great race. The new shoes were amazing and I can already feel the difference in terms of performance,\u201d the youngster said after the Fastest Mile Challenge.
\n\u201cPreviously, I used to have an issue where my pace would drop off drastically towards the end. While I did tail off a bit towards the end today, I think my speed didn\u2019t drop as much as it would in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n
While young talent impressed during the evening, no one embodied NBRC\u2019s goal of empowering runners of all ages and abilities than Lee Garett.
\nThe 40-year-old was the emphatic winner of the Men\u2019s race on Tuesday and powered ahead of the field after stitching together an impressive finish.
\n\u201cI had a plantar fasciitis injury over a year and a half ago. Ever since then, I have put myself back together and have been training consistently for a year and a half,\u201d he said after his victory.
\n\u201cI have developed a good routine with work and training and I am able to manage my body, which is great for a 40-year-old. Age is just a number. I just want to compete with the best. As long as my body does not get injured, I will keep going.\u201d
\nGarett too, had only good things to say about the RC Elite shoes and the competition.
\n\u201cIt was a great event,\u201d he stated.
\n\u201cThey have tried to bring together some of the best runners to have a mile race-off, there was also the added incentive of the new shoes which were amazing.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be able to participate in a fast race in the UAE, especially towards the end of June in this weather is just such a great opportunity. New Balance has done a really good job.\u201d
\nThe reviews from the athletes was music to the ears\u00a0of Sebastian Van Pletzen, the marketing manager of New Balance\u2019s MENA region.
\n\u201cThis was the perfect event to authenticate the FuelCell RC Elite, which is an amazing and innovative running shoe,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cThe feedback we have received from the athletes is that it is unrivalled in terms of technology, comfort and delivering speed.
\n\u201cI am hearing that several of the athletes today have beaten their personal best with these running shoes.
\n\u201cThe FuelCell Fast Mile challenge was born around a concept to deliver what the FuelCell RC Elite is about. If you talk about FuelCell and the RC Elite, it delivers speed. It is the language of speed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to deliver that through this event which is bringing the fastest runners in the UAE together to compete for this prestigious award. From what I understand, the numbers delivered here today are some of the best numbers we have seen in this region for a while.\u201d
\nThe numbers delivered at the event were indeed commendable, with Lee Garett taking home the men\u2019s gold with a timing of under four-and-a-half minutes. Meanwhile, Isobel clocked five minutes and nineteen seconds on the way to the top position in the female division. The\u00a0top-three finishers in each category were awarded medals for their fabulous efforts on the track.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93670"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=93670"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93671,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93670\/revisions\/93671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=93670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=93670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=93670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}