Kalective Journal: personal training and HYROX guides for Dubai

On Saturday 24 October, Kalern Thomas and Lucy Johnson won the Mixed Doubles at HYROX Abu Dhabi in 55:15: first overall and first in the 30–34 age group, 19 seconds clear of second place in a field of almost 200 pairs. The numbers Finish: 55:15 (1st overall, 1st in age group 30–34, top 1%) Running (8 × 1 km): 29:20 Stations: 22:02 Roxzone (transitions): 4:01 Average 1 km run: 3:40 Average pace: 3:50/km Where the race was won 1. Running stayed honest Averaging 3:40 per km acro

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The fitness challenges to join in Dubai this season: Dubai Fitness Challenge, HYROX Dubai, run clubs, race-prep squads and team challenges.

What a personal trainer costs in Dubai in 2026, what drives the price, and how to get affordable coaching that actually gets results.

How fitness coaching builds real confidence and mental toughness, and where to find confidence-building fitness programmes in Dubai.