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The plan was for the Fantastic Four to go on a short little trip. That was all. Just a short trip and then boom....back to the old nine to five grind. But we ran into a little problem, didn't we. Well, hi there! Welcome to our wonderful treaty on pools, tubs, water holes, and puddles. Hopefully you will learn something. If you do not, please do not sue us. The "Great Bath" at the site of Mohenjo-Daro in modern-day Pakistan was most likely the first swimming pool, dug during the 3rd millennium BC. This pool is 12 by 7 metres (39 by 23 feet), is lined with bricks, and was covered with a tar-based sealant. Swimming pools became popular in Britain in the mid-19th century. As early as 1837, six indoor pools with diving boards existed in London, England. The Maidstone Swimming Club in Maidstone, Kent is believed to be the oldest surviving swimming club in Britain. It was formed in 1844, in response to concerns over drownings in the River Medway, especially since would-be rescuers would often drown because they themselves could not swim to safety. he modern Olympic Games started in 1896 and included swimming races, after which the popularity of swimming pools began to spread. In the US, the Racquet Club of Philadelphia clubhouse (1907) boasts one of the world's first modern above-ground swimming pools. The first swimming pool to go to sea on an ocean liner was installed on the White Star Line's Adriatic in 1906. he Amateur Swimming Association was founded in 1869 in England, and the Oxford Swimming Club in 1909. The presence of indoor baths in the cobbled area of Merton Street might have persuaded the less hardy of the aquatic brigade to join. So, bathers gradually became swimmers, and bathing pools became swimming pools. According to the Guinness World Records, the largest swimming pool in the world is San Alfonso del Mar Seawater pool in Algarrobo, Chile. It is 1,013 m (3,323 ft) long and has an area of 8 ha (20 acres). At its deepest, it is 3.5 m (11 ft) deep. It was completed in December 2006. In 2021, Deep Dive Dubai, located in Dubai, UAE, was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's deepest swimming pool reaching 60 metres (200 ft). The Y-40 swimming pool at the Hotel Terme Millepini in Padua, Italy, previously held the record, 42.15 m (138.3 ft), from 2014 until 2021. The Fleishhacker Pool in San Francisco was the largest heated outdoor swimming pool in the United States. Opened on 23 April 1925, it measured 1,000 by 150 ft (300 by 50 m) and was so large that the lifeguards required kayaks for patrol. It was closed in 1971 due to low patronage.   To check out some wet art, go to: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2025/04/14/ff-9-last-splash/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Shake Your Leg by Sascha Ende Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 001 by Sascha Ende

Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back to dissect The Amazing Race 37, Episode 6! This week, teams jet off to Dubai, where they face adrenaline-pumping challenges and strategic decisions. The leg kicks off with a breathtaking skydiving Roadblock over the iconic Palm Jumeirah, testing racers' courage and composure. Meanwhile, a tempting Fast Forward at Deep Dive Dubai offers one team the chance to skip ahead, while others must meticulously prepare an elaborate afternoon tea at the luxurious Atlantis the Royal. The tension peaks with a hydrofoil surfing challenge at Burj Al Arab Public Beach, pushing teams to their limits—and soaking Jeff's sneakers in the process! Ultimately, a nail-biting footrace to the Pit Stop leads to an emotional elimination that leaves everyone reflecting on the journey. Tune in as we break down the alliances, challenges, and pivotal moments from this unforgettable leg of the race!

Purple Pants Podcast | Soaked Sneakers & Skydives in Dubai | Episode 6 Recap   Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back to dissect The Amazing Race 37, Episode 6! This week, teams jet off to Dubai, where they face adrenaline-pumping challenges and strategic decisions. The leg kicks off with a breathtaking skydiving Roadblock over the iconic Palm Jumeirah, testing racers' courage and composure. Meanwhile, a tempting Fast Forward at Deep Dive Dubai offers one team the chance to skip ahead, while others must meticulously prepare an elaborate afternoon tea at the luxurious Atlantis the Royal. The tension peaks with a hydrofoil surfing challenge at Burj Al Arab Public Beach, pushing teams to their limits—and soaking Jeff's sneakers in the process! Ultimately, a nail-biting footrace to the Pit Stop leads to an emotional elimination that leaves everyone reflecting on the journey. Tune in as we break down the alliances, challenges, and pivotal moments from this unforgettable leg of the race! You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down.https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g   LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed  WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back to dissect The Amazing Race 37, Episode 6! This week, teams jet off to Dubai, where they face adrenaline-pumping challenges and strategic decisions. The leg kicks off with a breathtaking skydiving Roadblock over the iconic Palm Jumeirah, testing racers' courage and composure. Meanwhile, a tempting Fast Forward at Deep Dive Dubai offers one team the chance to skip ahead, while others must meticulously prepare an elaborate afternoon tea at the luxurious Atlantis the Royal. The tension peaks with a hydrofoil surfing challenge at Burj Al Arab Public Beach, pushing teams to their limits—and soaking Jeff's sneakers in the process! Ultimately, a nail-biting footrace to the Pit Stop leads to an emotional elimination that leaves everyone reflecting on the journey. Tune in as we break down the alliances, challenges, and pivotal moments from this unforgettable leg of the race!

GUE instructor, PADI Course Director, Musician, Dive magazine editor, Technical Diver, to say that Jesper Kjoller is a man who wears many hats would be an understatement. In this episode, I get a chance to sit down with him and hear his story. A journey that brought him to Dubai, where he resides as the Marketing Manager for the deepest pool in the world. Not just a pool but an experience waiting to be explored. Quest Magazine, Deep Dive Dubai, Storytelling, GUE community, and much more. Please enjoy. Recorded in December 2024Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jesperkjoller/GUE Profile:https://www.gue.com/diver-training/gue-instructors/instructor-resume?id=4437Additional Links:Deep Dive Dubaihttps://deepdivedubai.com/Quest Magazine:https://www.gue.com/questFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/jesperkjoller

Up until recently, Dubai city might not have been on top of scuba divers' list of places to visit to discover the wonders of the underwater world. But that all changed when a number of divers got together and created the world's deepest swimming pool, furnished like a city and fitted with sunken cars, motorbikes and even arcade games. The world's deepest swimming pool is located in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It has been verified by Guinness World Records as the deepest swimming pool for diving. “It's the world's deepest facility; 60 meters/200 feet, and it's the world's largest deep facility at 15 million liters, nearly four million gallons (of water),” says Jarrod Jablonski, director of Deep Dive Dubai, who is also a record-breaking cave diver. The amount of water pumped into the pool is the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools. The technology used means people could listen to whale sounds or even their favorite songs while diving. The pool has become a popular attraction with advanced divers and non-divers wanting to experience going underwater. It's also a place for diving courses. “Something this grand doesn't really happen very much in my industry of scuba diving. And it was such a neat way for somebody that was so passionate about the underwater world to create an environment that allows people of all types to explore and feel safe and comfortable while they share in the passion of the environment that I love so deeply,” says Jablonski. Scuba diving is increasing in popularity in the UAE, with a large dive community actively teaching and running trips in different emirates. The country's location by the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman has created many diving spots. Deep Dive Dubai has also become somewhat of a social media attraction, with influencers posting videos of their dives, and newly engaged couples taking their engagement photos underwater in the pool. Dubai has in the past attracted attention for its many unconventional Guinness World Records, and is adding this to the list. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Today's episode is a continuation of our discussion on female athlete health with Dr Kate Jordan, a sports and exercise medicine physician at based in Dubai.The first part of this REWIND episode came out last week, and you can access it directly from here: EP55: Part 1 Female athlete health: Sports and Exercise Medicine doctor Kate Jordan on common injuries, LEA and right fuelling for performance.In this episode, we go deeper into our discussion on training on your menstrual cycle, hormones, the importance of supplements, and strength and resistance training as we age. We would like to add that this is a general discussion on athlete health and any information in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute a personal consultation with a physician, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any health concerns, please speak to your doctor. We hope you enjoy the episode! To know more about Dr. Kate Jordan, visit find her on LinkedIn. Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.com For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn

Concussions, shoulder troubles, ACL tears, low bone density, Low Energy Availability, menopause …Sports, and injuries from it, tend to impact female athletes in a different way to their male counterparts. Yet, it is only now that awareness and medical research has ramped up around the gender differences in sports medicine. Joining us on today's show to discuss some of the most pressing issues in female athlete health is Dr Kate Jordan, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai.Dr Jordan has worked with elite athletes throughout her career. She's been with international teams at the London 2021 Olympics, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, She has also been with the British Olympic team, Scottish Rugby and Football, and at the Scottish Institute of Sports.Dr Jordan is currently working with British Swimming, for World Rugby as a tournament doctor and a medical educator, and in anti-doping. Having treated a wide range of illnesses and injuries in elite sports, Dr Jordan shares insights from her personal experiences with patients and current research around female health. She also demystifies female health concerns and talks about the need to look closely at the performance vs long-term health balance. This is the first or our two part interview with Dr Jordan where we explore common injuries in female athletes, Low Energy Availability, disordered eating and the right fuelling for performance and health. Tune in next week for Part 2 where we discuss training, the menstrual cycle, hormones and menopause, as well.We would like to add that this is a general discussion on female athlete health and any information in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute a personal consultation with a physician, diagnosis or treatment if you have any health concerns. Enjoy!To know more about Dr. Kate Jordan, find her on LinkedIn. Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comFor more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn@dawnable

Freediving für Unternehmer Hallo Podcast Nation. Schön, dass ihr heute wieder dabei seid, schön das DU heute wieder dabei bist. Ich begrüße Dich heute wieder aus dem sonnigen, aber winterlichen Las Vegas. Falls Du schon mal in Vegas warst, wirst Du vermutlich Vegas mit schwitzen assoziieren. Aber im Winter trifft das leider nicht zu. Denn auch hier geht es nachts teilweise auf den Gefrierpunkt und auch tagsüber ist es nur noch ca. 15°C.. aber dafür meist strahlend blauer Himmel und Sonnenschein. Aber, für uns geht es in Kürze wieder zurück nach Dubai. Endlich wieder in die Wärme. Hier haben wir es auch im Winter selten unter 20°C und jetzt aktuell sind es dort angenehme 28°. Damit kann man leben.   Heute soll es aber nicht um das Wetter in unterschiedlichen Ländern gehen, sondern um das Thema "Fokus in der Tiefe: Wie Freediving Dein Business stärken kann".   Wie Du sicherlich weißt, sind Freediving und die Unterwasserjagd als Freediver eine meiner persönlichen Leidenschaften. Und hierfür ist Dubai einfach ein Eldorado. Aber keine Angst, ich will Dich heute nicht zum Freediver ausbilden, sondern dieses Thema als Metapher für das erfolgreiche Unternehmertum nutzen.   Freediving ist nicht nur ein Sport – es ist wirklich eine Metapher für das Unternehmertum. Aber warum? Genau das werden wir heute erkunden. Also, lehn Dich zurück, entspann Dich und lass uns gemeinsam in die Tiefe gehen!   Freediving für Unternehmer: Die Kunst des Atmens Wir starten mit der Kunst des Atmens. Ähnlich wie beim Freediving ist das kontrollierte Atmen im Geschäftsleben entscheidend. Es geht um Ruhe, um einen klaren Kopf zu bewahren. Also, atme tief ein und lass uns tiefer gehen.   Freediving für Unternehmer: Die Tiefe als Herausforderung Die Tiefe, sei es im Ozean oder im Geschäftsleben, stellt uns vor Herausforderungen. Beim Freediving geht es um physische und psychische Herausforderungen. Sei es um den richtigen Umgang mit dem deutlich höheren Druck in der Tiefe (z.B. Ohren) oder einfach um die Angst, die Ungewissheit und auch das Risiko, was da unten im tiefdunklem Blau, für mich an der Oberfläche noch unsichtbar, auf mich wartet. Im Unternehmertum geht es auch um das Bewältigen physischen und psychischen Herausforderungen. Und auch hier wird es, egal wie gut man plant, Ungewissheiten, Ängste und Risiken geben. Aber was können wir als Unternehmer jetzt konkret davon lernen?   Freediving für Unternehmer: Risikomanagement und Vorbereitung Schauen wir uns mal das Risikomanagement und Vorbereitung an. Beim Freediving ist eine durchdachte Planung und Vorbereitung entscheidend. Denn hier hast Du für all das, was Du Dir unter Wasser vornimmst, nur einen einzigen Atemzug Zeit. Nur einen, verdammten Atemzug. Und mit diesem musst Du Dein Ziel sicher erreichen. Je nach Trainingsstand hast Du dafür 30 Sekunden, eine Minute, 3 Minuten oder als sehr gut trainierter Freediver auch noch länger Zeit. Trotzdem ist es nur ein Atemzug und Du musst Dich VORHER genau drauf vorbereiten und darfst Dein Ziel nicht aus den Augen verlieren.   Freediving für Unternehmer: Die Stille unter Wasser und im Business Was uns unter Wasser hilft, aber auch, besonders Ungeübten, anfangs sehr zu schaffen machen kann, ist die Stille. Absolute Stille. Es existieren noch nicht einmal Atemgeräusche. Diese Stille ist nicht nur physikalisch, sondern auch mental. Sie ermöglicht, wenn man damit umgehen kann, klares Denken und bewusste Entscheidungen. Wie können wir diese Stille im Geschäft nutzen?   Freediving für Unternehmer: Fokussierte Zielsetzung Sprechen wir über fokussierte Zielsetzung. Beim Freediving setzt man sich klare Ziele für einen Tauchgang. Und, wie gesagt, mit nur einem einzigen Atemzug. Da gibt es keine Zeit abzuschweifen. Oder sich unterwegs zu überlegen, ob man nicht doch woanders hintauchen möchte. Oder das man ganz vergessen hat für das Abendessen einzukaufen oder was im letzten Meeting schief gelaufen ist. Unterwasser gibt es nur einen Fokus: Zielerreichung und Überleben. Im Unternehmertum ist das genauso wichtig. Wie können wir unseren Fokus schärfen und klare Ziele setzen, um unseren Weg zum Erfolg zu ebnen?   Hole Dir hier das Hörbuch "Selfmade Millionäre packen aus: Diese neun Eigenschaften führen zum Erfolg"               Freediving für Unternehmer: Teamarbeit und Vertrauen Über Teamarbeit und Vertrauen tauchen wir als Nächstes ein. Beim Freediving ist Teamarbeit lebenswichtig. Auch wenn man alleine taucht, so lautet die erste Regel „Tauche nie alleine“. Widersprüchlich? Nein. Denn Du tauchst tatsächlich alleine. Aber eine oder mehrere weitere Personen sind mit Dir im Wasser und beobachten Dich. Ab einer gewissen Tauchtiefe, welche vorher auf den Meter genau abgesprochen ist, tauchen sie Dir entgegen, um Dir Sicherheit zu geben. Denn falls bei Deiner Durchführung etwas schief läuft, kann das für Dich potenziell tödlich sein! Und dafür ist Dein Team da. Falls Du bewusstlos wirst, sorgt Dein Team dafür, dass Du an die Lebensrettende Oberfläche kommst, um wieder Atmen zu können. Und hey, jemandem im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes sein Leben anzuvertrauen… dazu gehört schon einiges an Vertrauen. Das gilt ebenso für Unternehmen. Wie bauen wir starke Teams auf und schaffen Vertrauen? Denn auch im Unternehmen geht es Tag für Tag um das Überleben des Unternehmens. Hast Du ein Team, dem Du das Leben Deines Unternehmens anvertrauen kannst?   Freediving für Unternehmer: Selbstbeherrschung und Stressresistenz Ein weiterer wichtiger Punkt – Selbstbeherrschung und Stressresistenz. Beim Freediving lernt man, ruhig zu bleiben, selbst in sehr stressigen Situationen. Die Problematik beim Streß beim Freediving: Bei Stress steigt der Puls. Schnellerer Puls bedeutet höherer Sauerstoffverbrauch und Sauerstoff ist das, was wir unter Wasser nicht haben. Daher lernt man als Freediver, auch bei Stress extrem ruhig zu bleiben. Wie können wir diese Fähigkeiten als Unternehmer entwickeln und auf Stresssituationen im Geschäft vorbereitet sein?   Freediving für Unternehmer: Die Kraft der Visualisierung Eine Möglichkeit ist tatsächlich, mit dem Freediving anzufangen oder zumindest mal reinzuschnuppern. Eine andere Möglichkeit, welche wir auch beim Freediving nutzen und die Wirkung auch wirklich messen können, ist die Kraft der Visualisierung. Beim Freediving visualisiert man den perfekten Tauchgang. Im Business können wir diese Technik nutzen, um unsere Ziele klar vor Augen zu haben. Aber auch den genauen Weg, den wir gehen wollen, um das Ziel zu erreichen. Aber als Unternehmer haben wir trotzdem einen großen Vorteil einem Freediver gegenüber: Wir können mehrere Atemzüge nehmen.   Freediving für Unternehmer: Tauche mit uns in die Tiefe! Und wenn Du jetzt verstanden hast, wie sehr Du als Unternehmer vom Freediving profitieren kannst, dann kannst Du jetzt dabei sein! Denn wir bieten im Winter 2023 / 2024 erstmalig spezielle Freedivingkurse für Unternehmer in Dubai an. Mit dem Deep Dive Dubai haben wir die Möglichkeit, im tiefsten Pool der Welt unter höchsten Sicherheitsvorkehrungen an unser persönliches Limit zu gehen. Bei dem Erlebnis geht es nicht nur alleine um das Freediving, sondern auch darum, wie Du Deine erlernten Fähigkeiten und Deine Erlebnisse in Dein geschäftliches Leben übertragen kannst. Und ja, natürlich profitiert auch Dein Privatleben davon Unser Chef-Ausbilder ist übrigens mehrfacher Weltrekordhalter und mehrfacher Weltmeister in verschiedenen Disziplinen des Freediving. Du lernst hier also nur von den Besten. Genauso, wie es sein sollte. Hast Du Lust, mit uns atemlos in die Tiefe zu gleiten? Dann schicke so schnell wie möglich eine Email an Redaktion@tomstalktime.com mit dem Stichwort „Freediving für Unternehmer“ und mein Team schickt Dir weitere Infos zu.   Ich freue mich darauf, mit Dir zusammen im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes Tief ans Eingemachte zu gehen, um Dir anschließend dabei zuzuschauen, wie Du in größere Höhen aufsteigst.   Vielen Dank, dass da bis zum Schluss dabei warst. Vergiss nicht, TomsTalkTime.com zu abonnieren, um keine weiteren inspirierenden Episoden zu verpassen. Bis zum nächsten Mal, bleibt fokussiert und erfolgreich!   In diesem Sinne, denk immer dran: Wer will findet Wege. Wer nicht will, findet Gründe. Dein Tom   PS. hier ein spannendes Buch zum Thema +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mehr Freiheit, mehr Geld und mehr Spaß mit DEINEM eigenen Podcast. Erfahre jetzt, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, Deinen eigenen Podcast zu starten. 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On today's show, I sit down and have a conversation with Jarrod Jablonski. An aquatic lover from a very young age, learning to swim before he could walk, It was only natural for him to find his way to the underwater world. His drive for exploration led him to create a new standard with Global Underwater Explorers. Conservation, underwater caves, Deep Dive Dubai, and much more in this episode of Off Gassing: A Scuba Podcast  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jarrodjablonski/https://www.instagram.com/guehq/https://www.instagram.com/deepdivedubai/Website:https://www.gue.com/https://deepdivedubai.com/

Amber Lethem has grown up with the sea being an important part of day to life in Hawaii, and her travels around the world have gifted Amber many great stories to share! In this episode, we expose some of the most memorable dive spots Amber has experienced around the world - from Deep Dive Dubai to Spain and even as far as Tahiti! An Underwater Model, freediving enthusiast and super enthusiastic ocean advocate - you'll love Amber's enthusiasm during this episode! Want to follow Amber on her next adventure? Find her on Instagram @HawaiiSiren. PS - Want to learn more about the basics of Underwater Photography? Here's 30% off my Underwater Photography Basics Online Mini Course to say thanks for listening to the podcast! - ⁠Simply use the ⁠discount code PODCAST23 here⁠ and get started today.

Hi all, We hope you're having an amazing summer. We're working on some great new episodes at the moment. We're also having some new adventures that we can't wait to share with you all. In the meantime, we wanted to share once again the story of Nelly Attar, the first Arab women to summit K2. We hope that it inspires you to reach new heights! xDawn*****July 22, 2022 – On this day our guest, Nelly Attar, became the first Arab woman to summit K2.This is historic for the Arab world. Not only is this the world's second-highest peak after Mount Everest but is also one of the most dangerous mountains to climb. With its peak 8,611 meters high, located in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan, this is famously known as the Savage Mountain.It was a challenge that the 33-year-old mountaineer took on to honour her late father, who was responsible for sparking that spirit of the outdoors and adventure in her. Unfazed by the facts and figures of the mountain's challenging terrain, and some of the most unforgiving conditions and weather on the planet, she went out and achieved her dream. In fact, Nelly tells us that she manifested and visualised her accent down to a T. How she'd climb, what she'd do when she got to the top, the fireball outfit that she'd wear, and of course, wanting to raise the flag of Lebanon high.We go from the ground up to the summit with Nelly in this episode as she narrates her days adopting a tunnel vision as she prepared for this big push, the risk assessment that went into it, and turning to faith in the face of fear. Nelly has also seen and experienced the toll such expeditions take on the environment and tells us what mountaineers can do to reduce their impact when they take on such challenges.To follow Nelly, find her on instagram at @nellyattar and www.nellyattar.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetThis was a chat filled with lessons and laughter. We hope you enjoy it!Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hi Afshan here,In a new book by sports journalist Sally Jenkins called The Right Call - What sports teach us about work and life, she says that we are all a combination of light and electricity as much as tissue. Sports and exercise light us up like a swarm of fireflies. It sounds romantic but if I have to bring it to reality and layman terms, it's that rush of joy I feel when I get off my bike after a ride or the sustained high after a run. It's what makes sports not just for the elite and professionals but for everyone - you and me - community athletes. And it's what Najla Hallit, our guest today, discusses with us as she takes on one of the biggest challenges in the triathlon universe and a race on every triathlete's bucket list - Challenge Roth in Germany - on June 25. Najla only started sports in 2020, at the age of 36, and hasn't looked back since. Challenge Roth, a long-distance triathlon, similar to the Ironman brand, with distances of 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run, is only her second full triathlon.The long-distance Challenge Roth has been organised by the Challenge Family since 2002.The race sees more than 3,500 participants each year. There are more than 260,000 spectators on course cheering them on, along with 7.500 volunteers that keep it going. This makes it one of the biggest triathlon festivals on the calendar and a coveted one for every triathlete - pro or amateur. Like Jenkins book, this episode is more about what sports can teach you about navigating life from the lens of a community athlete who spent the last four months training for one of her biggest races. The discipline, commitment, balance and sacrifice that comes with it as you spend 12 to 16 hours training for an event while also balancing your daily life as a non-professional. We also talk about developing a strong physical and mental foundation to endure and finding a community to keep you going in your sport. We are also heading to Germany to cheer the Roth challengers on and soak in the energy of this electrifying race, so stay tuned for more coverage from the ground. Enjoy!To follow Najla Hallit, head to @naj_hallitTo find out more about Challenge Roth, visit www.challenge-roth.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hello Dawn here, If you've been following along, you know I spend a lot of time on a bike. Particularly in the lead-up to a big race. Like many cyclists or athletes who absolutely love one particular sport, I sometimes ignore strength & mobility. Two areas of fitness I also love, but always seem to come second place to cycling. Enter Barre Effect in Dubai, which was recommended after a conversation with my coach about cross training. In this episode, I speak with Barre Effect Founder Nora Hameidani who shares just exactly what Barre is, her own athletic background, how she came to found Barre Effect and how Barre is not just great for cyclists but everyone who wants to build strength, balance and flexibility. We also chat through the challenges of opening a fitness studio in the middle of the global pandemic and how the studio - and its community - are thriving. To find Barre Effect online including their class schedule, visit www.barreeffectdxb.com or on IG, @barreeffectdxb. Highly highly recommend. To read more about Barre for cyclists, check out this article in Bicycling Magazine and GET TO THE BARRE! Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Jeżeli interesuje Ciebie zanurkowanie w najgłębszym basenie na świecie, to ten odcinek jest dla Ciebie. Deep Dive Dubai to basen głęboki na 60 metrów, podzielony na wiele poziomów, w których znajdziemy bibliotekę, salę gier, mieszkanie, garaż, samochody czy fragmentu ulicy. Dodatkowo kompleks wyposażony jest w 56 kamer, które monitorują nasze nurkowanie oraz 12 osobową komorę dekompresyjną. Zaciekawieni? Ja tak i to bardzo. Posłuchajmy zatem Martyny.

Hey Guys,Today, we've got a special episode with questions about athlete health that you shared with us on our social platforms.Dr Kate Jordan, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai, stayed back after our two-part episode on female athlete health, which you can find here: Part 1 , Part 2 , to answer them.So, if you ever wondered why and how to top up on your collagen, how to improve your cycling power, supplements you may need as an athlete, or should you train through a niggle, you've come to the right place. We have you covered.We would like to add that this is a general discussion on athlete health and any information in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute a personal consultation with a physician, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any health concerns, please speak to your doctor. We hope you enjoy the episode! To know more about Dr. Kate Jordan, visit the Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Today's episode is a continuation of our discussion on female athlete health with Dr Kate Jordan, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai.The first part of this episode came out last week, and you can access it directly from here: EP33: Part1 Female athlete health: Sports and Exercise Medicine doctor Kate Jordan on common injuries, LEA and right fuelling for performance. In this episode, we go deeper into our discussion on training on your menstrual cycle, hormones, the importance of supplements, and strength and resistance training as we age. We would like to add that this is a general discussion on athlete health and any information in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute a personal consultation with a physician, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any health concerns, please speak to your doctor. We hope you enjoy the episode! To know more about Dr. Kate Jordan, visit the Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Concussions, shoulder troubles, ACL tears, low bone density, Low Energy Availability, menopause …Sports, and injuries from it, tend to impact female athletes in a different way to their male counterparts. Yet, it is only now that awareness and medical research has ramped up around the gender differences in sports medicine. Joining us on today's show to discuss some of the most pressing issues in female athlete health is Dr Kate Jordan, a sports and exercise medicine physician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai.Dr Jordan has worked with elite athletes throughout her career. She's been with international teams at the London 2021 Olympics, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, She has also been with the British Olympic team, Scottish Rugby and Football, and at the Scottish Institute of Sports.Dr Jordan is currently working with British Swimming, for World Rugby as a tournament doctor and a medical educator, and in anti-doping. Having treated a wide range of illnesses and injuries in elite sports, Dr Jordan shares insights from her personal experiences with patients and current research around female health. She also demystifies female health concerns and talks about the need to look closely at the performance vs long-term health balance. This is the first or our two part interview with Dr Jordan where we explore common injuries in female athletes, Low Energy Availability, disordered eating and the right fuelling for performance and health. Tune in next week for Part 2 where we discuss training, the menstrual cycle, hormones and menopause, as well.We would like to add that this is a general discussion on female athlete health and any information in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute a personal consultation with a physician, diagnosis or treatment if you have any health concerns. Enjoy! To know more about Dr. Kate Jordan, visit the Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

No matter at what age you enter a sport, your attitude is what cements your success. Today's guest and the first woman to join the Saudi Arabia Alpine Skiing Team, Sharifa Al-Sudairi, epitomises courage in competition. The 36-year-old athlete only took up professional ski racing in 2020 and admits that she has a long way to go. But Sharifa has already become a trailblazer among Arab women for her “never give up” mindset, which she has consciously been training since becoming an athlete. From growing up tackling the slopes of Switzerland as a child to enduring crashes as a forerunner, Sharifa has kept picking herself back up to push on in the sport and competed in her first official competition at Ski Dubai last November, which we get into in the show.We also discuss the huge potential in winter sports that is building in the Kingdom, now that Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games and the reception that women from the region have been receiving world over for making a mark in a range of sports. Sharifa's perspective and lessons through skiing resonate with us, and we hope they do with you too!Enjoy! To follow Sharifa, head to @sharifa_skiTo find out more about the Saudi Snow Sports Federation, visit @sssfksa and wintersports.saToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

When Rally Jameel, the first navigational rally in the region exclusively for women, was launched in Saudi two years ago, we were excited to see how this event with a low barrier to entry would encourage more women into motorsports. Today, we have one half of this year's Rally Jameel's winning team Hanna Riehle, who takes us a little bit closer to what it was like on ground, navigating the desert of Saudi with 81 other women who grabbed this unique opportunity to prove their mettle. This was Hanna and co-driver Evelina Chlebowska's second year competing as team Sandstorm Express. After coming very close to ranking at the top in the first edition, they clinched the win in this year's 1,600km, five-day long rally, which took place in March. All in a 10-year-old Toyota FJ Cruiser and without any sponsors. Hanna tells us how she's always been naturally competitive, so this win comes as no surprise. The sports consultant from Germany moved to Saudi in search of a new adventure in 2018. From playing multiple sports, including football and Crossfit, and getting her sailing and motorbike licenses, to leaving home at 18 to volunteer in Uruguay, Hanna lives outside of comfort zone.In this episode, we chat with Hanna about her foray into rally racing and the importance of cooperation and complete confidence in your teammate to stay safe and competitive in these races. Hanna also explains how this rally is filled with camaraderie and support for everyone participating and how such initiatives can propel women's sports in the region. Hanna's energy was infectious and we're looking forward to a trip to Saudi to explore all that it has to offer in sports soon.Enjoy the show! To know more about Rally Jameel, head to rallyjameel.com and @rallyjameelIf you want to listen to our interview with Darkar Rally athlete Dania Akeel, you can find that episode HERE.Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Today's guest is playing a big role in the development of cycling in the UAE, particularly for women. Melissa Moncada is the Head of Team at UAE Team ADQ - that's the UAE's Women's WorldTour Cycling Team. She's also Vice President at Colnago. As you'll hear in this episode, UAE Team ADQ extends beyond a pro team, it's a movement. It features a pro team, a development team - the first of its kind in the Women's WorldTour may we add, - as well as a grassroots movement, Women Moving Forward which provides pathways and opportunities for UAE residents to enjoy cycling. As two cyclists, we loved our chat with Melissa, learning about the inner workings of a women's pro cycling team. In this episode you'll learn about its structure, the team behind the team and how UAE Team ADQ is part of a bigger mission to inspire and enable a new generation of cyclists at every level. To listen to UAE Team ADQ cyclist Safiya Al Sayegh's Episode (EP28), click here. For updates on UAE Team ADQ, visit www.uaeteamadq.com and follow @uaeteam_adq and the team's development team @uaedevo_team. To follow UAE Team ADQ's work in encouraging more women to start cycling, follow @wmn_moving_fwd. To know more about Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Women's WorldTour, visit uci.org . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

What does it feel like to row across the Atlantic Ocean? What motivates you to do something like that? Toby Gregory, the Founder and Director of the Arabian Ocean Rowing team, is here to tell us exactly what it felt like to row the first UAE-flagged boat across the Atlantic Ocean unsupported and unassisted. Interestingly, more people have been to space and climbed Mount Everest than actually taking on this 5,000 km journey from the coast of Africa to Antigua. So, having Toby share how he conceived the idea and what it took to go on this 40-day expedition with his teammates where they navigated everything from 40-foot waves, sleep deprivation and sea sickness was an amazing storm of astonishment, excitement and inspiration for us too! The journey was also undertaken to raise awareness of marine pollution with the UN Environment Programme Clean Seas team. Toby has been continuing that work with talks and workshops in the UAE since his return.During the conversation, we also couldn't help but take notes on being practitioners of experiencing joy, building an unwavering mindset for endurance and winning the day by focusing on achieving three things. Toby's story of courage in motion has given us a lot of food for thought and hope it does for you too. Enjoy the show.To follow updates from the Arabian Ocean Rowing Team, head to @arabianoceanrowingteamTo know more about the UN Environment Programme Clean Seas initiative, visit www.cleanseas.org/Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

All the latest news from around the freediving world, and lots more! This episode covers the winter break and April 2023. We discuss: Donny has settled in Dahab and is happy as a pig in mud Jordy is going to the AIDA Pool World Championships 2023 in South Korea in June. Vertical Blue is going ahead again in 2023! New locations announced for Deep Week, including Deep Dive Dubai and Xiaoliuqiu, Taiwan Pipin Ferreras is suing Netflix over the freediving film 'No Limit' which Ferreras claims depicts him as a murderer. New CMAS event - Speed 4x50m - to debut at the CMAS Indoor World Championships in Kuwait in May. Due to illness, two current world record holders will be absent from the pool world championships 2023 - Mirela Kardasevich (Croatia) and Matt Malina (Poland). Why I Freedive finally kicks off with responses from Natalia Wilk (Poland), Ante and Ana (Croatia), Evan Walther (USA), Patricia Ong (Singapore), Bas Mensonides (Netherlands) and Tom Way (United Kingdom). Competition highlights, including several elite depth freedivers trading the ocean for pool comps. First depth comp held at Camotes Freediving in Cebu, Philippines. Comp organised by Thibault Guignes who completed a successful 110m FIM dive after a couple of years away from the competition scene Several world records set in 2023 already! - David Vencl (Czech) - Guinness World Record 52.1m deep in 1-4 degrees without a wetsuit - Alessia Zecchini (Italy) - AIDA CWTB World Record 109m - Alexey Molchanov (Russia) - AIDA Variable Weight (Monofin) World Record 156m - Goran Colak (Croatia) - CMAS DYNB World Record 275.9m (pending doping test) - Mirela Kardasevich (Croatia) - CMAS DYNB World Record 258.5m (pending doping test) - Magdalena Solich-Talanda (Poland) - CMAS DYNB World Record 257.1m (pending doping test) - Julia Kozerska (Poland) - AIDA DNF World Record 210m Upcoming major competitions - CMAS Indoor (Pool) World Championships 2023: 8-13 May, Kuwait - AIDA Pool World Championships 2023: 10-16 June, Jeju, South Korea - Vertical Blue 2023: 20-30 July, Dean's Blue Hole, Long Island, Bahamas - CMAS Outdoor (Depth) World Championships 2023: 19-27 August, Roatan, Honduras - AIDA Depth World Championships: 20-30 Spetember, Limassol, Cyprus Shout-outs to Mat Grech (Australia), Sheena McNally (Canada) and Fabio Tunno. Next episode to be released end of May/early June, including results from the CMAS Indoor World Championships Send PB shout outs and ‘Why I Freedive' in text form to news@freediveandthrive.com We would love to hear from you about freediving news, competitions, new products or anything else freediving-related! Send us an email to news@freediveandthrive.com

Hello, it is us again Ever wondered what three things your favourite athlete would take with them on a deserted island? Or what their favourite food is? Or perhaps the worst advice they've ever received? Yes, we know you can't get enough of our guests. In our new bonus series More Mettle, we fire 10 fun questions at our in-studio guests to peel back their professional layers and get to their humorous, quirky and uninhibited side. Our first guest on the series is UAE Team ADQ rider Safiya Al Sayegh, First Arab and Emirati on the UCI Women's WorldTour. Expect witty responses, very entertaining moments and a whole lot of laughs. Enjoy!To follow Safiya's journey, head to @safiya.alsayeghFor updates on UAE Team ADQ, visit www.uaeteamadq.com and follow @uaeteam_adq and the team's development team @uaedevo_team. To follow UAE Team ADQ's work in encouraging more women to start cycling, follow @wmn_moving_fwd. To know more about Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Women's WorldTour, visit uci.org . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Today's guest is Safiya Al Sayegh, and if you don't know that name yet - where have you been hiding? Remember it because this Emirati cyclist is the heroine we need! Safiya is the first Emirati and first Arab woman to join a WorldTour Pro Team, UAE Team ADQ. The 21-year-old athlete kicked off her cycling career in 2016 and turned pro last year, displaying remarkable growth under the guidance of UAE Team ADQ.She closed 2022 with six medals from the Arab Track Championships, including two gold, three silver and one bronze. And she has been seizing the day by securing a National title in both the Individual Time Trial and Road Race at the annual National Championship for the third time in 2023, confirming her status as the UAE National Champion.The pro is now gearing up for a number of international races, including the Asian Road Cycling Championships in June, the UCI World Championships in Glasgow in August, the Asian Games in China and the Arab Championships in Saudi - both in September.In our chat with Safiya, we talk about her first bike, family support, getting dropped and downhills, picking herself back up after a tough mental battle to win an international title, her passion and purpose, and balancing it all with full time university studies. We also chat about Olympic aspirations and how she's looking forward to the future as the first Emirati on the Women's World Tour. We hope you enjoy!To follow Safiya's journey, head to @safiya.alsayeghFor updates on UAE Team ADQ, visit www.uaeteamadq.com and follow @uaeteam_adq and the team's development team @uaedevo_team. To follow UAE Team ADQ's work in encouraging more women to start cycling, follow @wmn_moving_fwd. To know more about Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Women's WorldTour, visit uci.org . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Hello Dawn here, Today we have a special bonus episode that's a little different to our usual athlete interviews as we touch upon the business of sport and sport leadership here in the United Arab Emirates. As someone who's worked in sports communications for over 11 years, I recently had the opportunity to go to the Leaders in Sport Business Summit in Abu Dhabi held on 1-2 March. This episode shares some observations and snippets from just one of the many thought-provoking panels that took place. If you're unfamiliar with Leaders in Sport, among other things, they bring influential individuals within the sports industry together in a series of global events. The events are really a platform to foster discussion and debate about the state of the industry, explore trends and discuss ways to drive the industry forward. The panel you will hear in this episode includes the very inspirational Dr Omniyat Al Hajeri, Vice Chairwoman of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy ( FBMA), speaking live from the stage about the work of the FBMA and women's sports in general. She is joined by professional cyclist and pro rider for UAE Team ADQ, Safiya Al Sayegh, the first Emirati woman to race in the Women's WorldTour on a panel moderated by Laura McQueen, Managing Director of Leaders in Sport. We wanted to share some insights from this very uplifting panel and Dr Omniyat in particular as a sports leader as she discusses the role of the FBMA in sport development for women in the UAE and what it means for athletes like Safiya. The panel chats about leadership, pathways into sport, how the UAE is fostering talent and also, how organizations like the FBMA are encouraging more diversity in the wider sporting ecosystem. Dr Ominyat also discusses the many opportunities that exist here in the UAE for sport, something that as a long-time resident, I can absolutely attest to. A big thank you again to the Leaders in Sport team who kindly provided this audio for us to use within the podcast. To find out more information about Leaders in Sport visit https://leadersinsport.com. For more information on the work of the FBMA, visit https://www.fbma.ae and for more information on UAE Team ADQ, visit https://www.uaeteamadq.com/.Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Emirati CrossFitter Shahad Budebs doesn't shy away from telling women - “Let's get bulky”. Because getting swole is exactly what will get you to the top of the sport. The four-time Fittest in the UAE athlete sits down with us in-studio days before she dives into her intense training for the CrossFit Games semi-finals in June.The 28-year-old, who only began CrossFit in 2017 after being on the UAE National football team and the UAE athletics team, has had a meteoric rise in world rankings. In just five years, she went from 34,506th worldwide and 90th in the UAE, to 257th worldwide, 7th in Asia and 1st in the UAE according to CrossFit. She tells us what it takes for an athlete to move up the ranks in the game and the support this requires from family and sponsors. Shahad talks about her drive to keep growing in the sport and why she'll make every sacrifice to raise the flag of her country at the games. She also addresses common misconceptions that women have about the sport.We, Dawn and Afshan, met in a CrossFit class, so this episode brought back fond and painful memories of squatting 20kg barbells and doing burpees over bars. We hope you enjoy!To follow Shahad's journey, head to @shahad.budebsFind her rankings and all about the CrossFit Games on games.crossfit.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Ultra running and adventure sports athlete Ivana Kolaric is back with us for this episode where she talks about her most recent and very exciting multi-day, non-stop adventure in New Zealand - Godzone - also known as the largest expedition race in the world. For those of you who haven't heard our first chat with Ivana on the podcast where she tells us what makes her push her limits in sports and discusses her self-supported Trans Balkan Ultra Cycling Race in 2022, don't worry, head to EP2 here: ‘TENACITY: Ultra athlete Ivana Kolaric on going from fitness to seeking the world's toughest races' .We had to get Ivana back on because we were excitedly following her as she did this 558km multi-discipline challenge, which involved 136kms of trekking, 310kms of mountain biking, 47kms of canoeing and 65kms of kayaking over 12 stages, which her team of four had to finish in 8.5 days. We don't just want to take you back in time with stories of athletes as they grow in their sports but aim to bring you their experiences from their challenges and find out how others can get involved. And that's exactly what we got from her rollercoaster journey through the Fiordland of New Zealand. We talk about how the team of four - Luke, Ivana, Nikolai and Adrian - was formed, packing gear, navigating it with only a physical map and compass (no technology allowed), the nurturing role of the support crew that met them at different stages, highlights and lowlights and how this race promotes a spirit of participation for everyone with its equitable rules. We also find out that navigating a bush in New Zealand requires a different skill, one that they couldn't have done without their master navigator Adrian, who we would like on our adventures too! Was this her hardest challenge and would she do it again? Keep listening to find out. To know more about Godzone, visit godzoneadventure.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Our guest on today's episode has had an illustrious career in gymnastics, starting at a young age when most Olympics hopefuls spend uncountable hours in the gym perfecting routines to now coaching young athletes in the sport - coming full circle in her sport. Sarah Mercer, who is from South Africa, represented Great Britain in the 1992 Olympics that took place in Barcelona. That was the ultimate goal for which, in her own words, she “put horse blinkers on” to achieve it. No injury, no amount of overtraining and not even the bureaucratic process could stop her from her road to the Olympics. In fact, she's down in the history books for a routine that is named after her - “The Mercer” But moving past her adulation and achievements in gymnastics is the trials of an athlete, and of other professional and elite athletes in gymnastics today, that is increasingly making the news in this sport. The extreme body image pressures, the physical toll and mental stress. Is it worth it to be that consumed? For Sarah, it definitely gave her everything she had hoped for in the sport, but also pushed her into acknowledging the toxic environment that she was a part of and motivated her to advocate for ways to change it. Today, Sarah works with young gymnasts to make sure that they take all the positives from the sport and train in a safe and nurturing environment. She is also coaching the team of young gymnasts who are representing the UAE at the Special Olympics in Berlin this June. In this discussion, Sarah talks about her challenges and opportunities in her career as an Olympic gymnast, and also about how to create a cultural shift in gymnastics and keep young people happier and healthier in the sport. Sarah is a coach at Simply Gymnastics. For more information, visit www.simplygymnastics.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetSarah's approach to sports and its purpose is something that we hope inspires others coaches too! Enjoy!Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

We have hosted athletes from across the Middle East, and some of the common factors among them has been their growth mindset, positive competitive spirit and, importantly, the guidance of good coaches and mentors in their sports. Maria Kavussanu, a professor in sports and exercise psychology at the University of Birmingham in the UK has dedicated several years to understanding what causes prosocial and antisocial behaviours in sports, and its consequences. In this discussion with her, we talk about morality in sports, developing the right mindset and her most recent study on “authentic leadership”, which looked into the influence of a coach on an athlete's behaviour, attitudes and performance in their sports. This was published in the Sports Exercise and Performance Psychology academic journal last year. She also discusses how elite and amateur athletes can ease stress and preserve their mental wellbeing.Prof. Maria has published more than 120 journal articles and book chapters and has received funding for her research from the Economic and Social Research Council, the Nuffield Foundation, the World Anti-Doping Agency, and the International Olympic Committee. To find out more about Prof. Kavussanu, visit the University of Birmingham Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe learnt a lot...

I am just back from Race Around Rwanda and Afshan and I are busy working on a whole bunch of new episodes for you. Expect a full race debrief from me and other women on the race, as well as a host of new athletes, new sports, new stories and new perspectives. We'll be back next Monday with a brand new episode but until then we wanted to reshare one of our first and favorites with Linda Krokenberger, the UAE's first female camel jockey trainer. If you're a new listener, we hope you enjoy and if you're a long time listener, we hope you enjoy again! Please don't forget to take the time to rate and review us wherever you're listening to The Mettleset! ****Camels are an integral part of the region's heritage and the embodiment of the Bedouin way of life. But seeing a woman race a camel was uncommon until last year when we started seeing images of female jockeys racing camels to the finish line go viral on social media. Our guest Linda Krockenberger, UAE's first female camel jockey trainer and the co-founder of the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre in Dubai, which is the first licensed camel riding school in the region, is to credit for this revolution in a sport that has traditionally been practised by men only.Linda's love for camels blossomed when she took a 14-day trek from Liwa in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi to Dubai on this friendly creature in 2019. She shifted her entire focus and career into building a riding centre with co-founder Obaid Al Falasi in 2021, where women felt welcome and encouraged to pursue it as a sport. The centre also established the first and only camel racing championship for female jockeys in the region last year. Now, with a majority of students at the centre being women, Linda sees the vast potential of growing the sport across the region and also leading the way in shaping the regulations around jockey safety, animal welfare and preservation of heritage in the sport. In this episode, we explore the camel racing scene in the UAE and get Linda to share memorable and pivotal moments in her journey, and the upcoming camel racing season for women, which begins on October 29. You can follow the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre on @adcrc.me , www.adcrc.meThe schedule for season two of the championship for women can be found on their Race Page . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. Linda's achievements prove that anything is possible when you are resolute in your mission. We hope it drives you to achieving yours. Enjoy! For more info, follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

In this episode with our guest Faranak Partoazar, a mountain biker from Iran with several accolades to her name, Dawn and I want to first acknowledge the challenges and obstacles women in Iran continue to face today, which makes Faranak's journey into mountain biking even more compelling. The safety of our guests, who come from across the region, is of utmost importance to us, and we have avoided sensitive topics in this discussion. At the age of nine, Faranak had to give up cycling because it was frowned upon for girls to be seen riding in Iran. But it was an obsession that never left her and at 21, she went looking for it again. The rest is history, literally!Faranak became one of the first professional mountain bikers in Iran, starting her career in 2014 and going on to win national titles and races at home, and also becoming the first woman in Iran to win medals in the Asian Championships. This, after the several hurdles of being harassed while riding, horrific accidents and difficulties in finding sponsors. She persevered to prove that women can be more successful than men in this sport in Iran. Our conversation with Faranak goes back to her childhood when she found cycling and then into finding her passion for mountain biking. We talk about the challenges she was met with, her competitions and how her purpose has grown to being the voice of encouragement for young women who want to pursue any sport anywhere in the world. To follow Nelly, find her on instagram at @faranakpartoazar and www.faranakpartoazar.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit

July 22, 2022 – On this day our guest, Nelly Attar, became the first Arab woman to summit K2. This is historic for the Arab world. Not only is this the world's second-highest peak after Mount Everest but is also one of the most dangerous mountains to climb. With its peak 8,611 meters high, located in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan, this is famously known as the Savage Mountain.It was a challenge that the 33-year-old mountaineer took on to honour her late father, who was responsible for sparking that spirit of the outdoors and adventure in her. Unfazed by the facts and figures of the mountain's challenging terrain, and some of the most unforgiving conditions and weather on the planet, she went out and achieved her dream. In fact, Nelly tells us that she manifested and visualised her accent down to a T. How she'd climb, what she'd do when she got to the top, the fireball outfit that she'd wear, and of course, wanting to raise the flag of Lebanon high.We go from the ground up to the summit with Nelly in this episode as she narrates her days adopting a tunnel vision as she prepared for this big push, the risk assessment that went into it, and turning to faith in the face of fear. Nelly has also seen and experienced the toll such expeditions take on the environment and tells us what mountaineers can do to reduce their impact when they take on such challenges. To follow Nelly, find her on instagram at @nellyattar and www.nellyattar.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetThis was a chat filled with lessons and laughter. We hope you enjoy it! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Former Paralympian Jessica Smith joins us on the episode for a very honest discussion on diversity, and inclusion for people with disabilities. As an elite swimmer who represented Australia in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Jessica isn't a stranger to the pressures of performance and scrutiny. But when it comes to athletes with disabilities, this is compounded by the lack of much-needed psychological, financial, and infrastructural support, as well. After retiring at the age of 22 to address her eating disorders and mental wellbeing, the athlete turned to being a loud and strong advocate for disability awareness, diversity and inclusion. She was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her outstanding achievement and service towards this cause. As a co-founder of Touch, a talent management and inclusivity consultancy, which she set up after moving to Dubai in 2019, Jessica works with her team to provide opportunities for athletes with disabilities, and leads the conversation around effective inclusion and diversity.In the episode, Jessica takes us into conversations on inclusion that are rarely spoken about. She opens up about finding and losing her identity to swimming, and then regaining it once she moved away. She also shares her thoughts on what more can be done to diversify the sporting ecosystem and how to start the conversation around inclusivity and community integration. To follow Jessica, find her on instagram at @jessicasmith27 and www.jessicasmith.com.auTo learn about Touch Dubai, visit www.touch-dubai.com/Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences.Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Today's episode features a real life mermaid. Nataliia Zharkova is a world record breaking freediver and five-time World Champion but she didn't find freediving, freediving found her. Co-host Dawn first met Nataliia in 2021 when she worked with the team at Deep Dive Dubai and took an introductory freedive lesson with her. Yes, you too can train with this phenomenal athlete in Dubai! What struck Dawn about freediving at the time was the slow and graceful athleticism that freedivers need to be successful in their sport. As you'll hear in Nataliia's discussion with Dawn, her accomplishments in the freediving world came quite naturally. Among those accomplishments are five World Championships and six World Records. She is one of only two women in history to freedive the Arch of the Blue Hole in the Red Sea with only a monofin. She is also the 7th woman in the world to reach a depth of 100m in a single breath - 102m in fact. Her longest breath hold is a staggering 6 minutes and 23 seconds. In the context of hustle culture and what can sometimes be a toxic focus on achievement in sport, this discussion with Nataliia challenges perceptions on how it's possible to reach your goals. We chat through her upbringing in the Ukraine, her start in swimming, the power of the mind in freediving, and what it takes to slow down, both in the water and outside of it. We also chat through how Nataliia sees freediving as a sport of hope and a sport of the future. To follow Nataliia, find her on instagram at @zharkova_freediver To take a freediving lesson with Nataliia, visit Deep Dive Dubai's website www.deepdivedubai.com. To learn more about freediving in general, visit the International Association for the Development of Apnea (ADIA) at https://www.aidainternational.orgOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

There's something unexplainable and enigmatic about underwater caves, which Jarrod Jablonski, the Director of Deep Dive Dubai - the world's deepest diving pool - beautifully paints for us in this episode. He should know! The accomplished explorer, educator, published author and world-record setting diver has spent countless hours navigating caves all around the world with an upward of 10,000 dives in his 30-year career. We sat down with Jarrod to discuss his childhood and university days diving in Florida, where he also set a world record for the longest cave dive, a 90m dive spanning 18km that saw him underwater for 30 hours - you heard that correct - his world record for the longest cave traverse, 11km also at 90km.He also discusses how his own experience in the sport and the critical need for elevating diver safety and aquatic conservation led him to setting up the non-profit Global Underwater Explorers. Of course, we couldn't let him leave with chatting about some of his most adventurous dives, his role at Deep Dive Dubai and who the best celebrity diver is. Follow Jarrod's diving expeditions and conservation efforts on @jarrodjablonski .To know more about Global Underwater Explorers' programme, head to gue.com .You can find more information about Deep Dive Dubai on @deepdivedubai and deepdivedubai.com . Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. This chat highlighted the power of curiosity and made us appreciate the spirit of exploration. We hope you enjoy!For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Our guest Melina Timson, a triathlon coach and Women for Tri Ambassador, recently completed a 30KM UltraOceanman Kalamata, Greece, open water swim. She walked into our recording studio with pictures of a swollen tongue from a condition called salt mouth that open water swimmers have from long durations of time in salt water. This was only one of the many challenges that she faced during this mind boggling race, including choppy conditions and sea sickness, which she tells us made her want to give up several times while on the course. But there was always something that kept her going that day. The 43-year-old triathlete, who has a background in sport and exercise science, had given up racing after her teenage years but returned physically and, more crucially, mentally stronger to sports at the age of 36. She completed the Ironman distance Challenge Roth in Germany, qualified for and finished the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2019, and continues taking on challenges that push her limits. At the same time, as a Dubai-based coach, she has been helping others achieve their triathlon goals and advocates for more inclusion and diversity within the athlete community through her role as a Women for Tri Ambassador. She also participated in leading the first Triathlon Training Camp for Women in Saudi Arabia earlier this year. In this no-holds-barred chat, Melina opens up about her journey into Triathlon, her bounce back after long Covid, how she returned from the brink of almost giving up in the UltraOceanman race and her role in furthering women's participation in the sport. Follow Melina's initiatives and races on @tk_melina You can find more information about the UltraOceanman race on their website . For details about the Women for Tri programme, head to the Ironman Foundation . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of

Camels are an integral part of the region's heritage and the embodiment of the Bedouin way of life. But seeing a woman race a camel was uncommon until last year when we started seeing images of female jockeys racing camels to the finish line go viral on social media. Our guest Linda Krockenberger, UAE's first female camel jockey trainer and the co-founder of the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre in Dubai, which is the first licensed camel riding school in the region, is to credit for this revolution in a sport that has traditionally been practiced by men only.Linda's love for camels blossomed when she took a 14-day trek from Liwa in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi to Dubai on this friendly creature in 2019. She shifted her entire focus and career into building a riding centre with co-founder Obaid Al Falasi in 2021, where women felt welcome and encouraged to pursue it as a sport. The centre also established the first and only camel racing championship for female jockeys in the region last year. Now, with a majority of students at the centre being women, Linda sees the vast potential of growing the sport across the region and also leading the way in shaping the regulations around jockey safety, animal welfare and preservation of heritage in the sport. In this episode, we explore the camel racing scene in the UAE and get Linda to share memorable and pivotal moments in her journey, and the upcoming camel racing season for women, which begins on October 29. You can follow the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre on @adcrc.me , www.adcrc.meThe schedule for season two of the championship for women can be found on their Race Page . Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. Linda's achievements prove that anything is possible when you are resolute in your mission. We hope it drives you to achieving yours. Enjoy! For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Can you win a boxing match with a dislocated shoulder? Our guest, Anisha Shetty, a two-time UAE Muay Thai Champion and three-time National Muay Thai champion for India, can and did!The 26-year-old athlete with an unwavering dream of making Muay Thai a household name in the UAE went against her family's wishes to pursue a career in mechanical engineering and learnt everything there is to know about the sport first in India and then in Thailand before moving to the UAE to become a coach. Anisha is ready to conquer the UAE's professional Muay Thai scene, but also wants to share her knowledge and techniques with others and make the sport less intimidating, especially for women. An athlete on a mission, Anisha tells us about “not throwing in the towel” when faced by challenges and lessons learnt along the way, her mission to build this as an after-school activity for children and the goal to become the queen of the 50s weight categories in the championship.Follow Anisha's journey as she takes on the next Muay Thai championship on @anisha.shetty. Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. Anisha has convinced us into trying Muay Thai and we hope you get inspired too. Enjoy! For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Before becoming a well-recognised mental health advocate, Amna Al Hadad was the UAE's most talked about powerlifter. She is the first Arab and GCC National to compete in the Reebok Crossfit Asia Regionals in Korea in 2012, the First Arab and GCC Woman to become a competitive covered weightlifter and first Emirati to compete in the 10th International Women Weightlifting Grand Prix in 2013, and played a crucial part in the 7-member Female UAE National Weightlifting team that competed to earn a quota for the Rio Olympics, in 2016. But her most fulfilling accomplishment has been inspiring others with her story of overcoming mental health battles and competing in a predominantly male-dominated sport in the Middle East. The prolific advocate tells us about how she got drawn into the sport of weightlifting, how she beat the odds in her sport and life post-competition. We also discuss what it's like to have your very own wax sculpture at Madame Tussauds! You can follow Amna on @amna.s.alhaddad , www.amnaalhaddad.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. The talk with Amna really inspired us and brought to light the importance of mental health in sport. We hope you enjoy it! For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetDawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

A pro endurance athlete based in Dubai, Ivana Kolaric is excited by challenges that push her to extremes. She's competed in the World Toughest Race: Eco Challenge Fiji, the 386kms MOAB240 endurance ultra trail run in Utah, the Spartan World Championship in 2021 and the very first edition of the 1,366km off-road & self-supported Trans Balkan Ultra Cycling Race in 2022.In this episode, Ivana talks to us about keeping her limitless energy for the outdoors alive since childhood, all her character-defining moments in some of the world's toughest races, her startline rituals and the power of positive attitude and mindset to move mountains in anything you set your mind to.To find Ivana, and follow her journey, check her out at @ivko_fitnessFind out more about the races discussed in the episode, visit:https://www.transbalkanrace.com/https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/moabToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and free-dive experiences.Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and all major socials at @themettleset.We hope you enjoy the episode!Dawn & Afshan@dawnable@afshahmed

Dawn here! In late 2018, I decided to enter the world of self-supported ultra cycling with little more than a wish and a prayer, and signed up for my very first ultra race. At the time, I didn't own a bike, had never owned a road bike and I had no racing (or real road cycling) experience at all. Three months later, in February 2019, I crossed the line at my first Ultracycling race, BikingMan Oman, having completed 1040km/7500m in 104 hours. I went on to compete in two further BikingMan races, one successfully and one, not so much.In this episode, Afshan and I discuss how I managed to do this, the friends who helped me along the way and something that happened on the race that I have never spoken about publicly before. It's a deeply personal episode for me but I hope it can inform, and encourage others to be fearless and accomplish whatever goal they set out to achieve, especially if it seems out of reach.I've put more details on our website www.themettleset.com and if you'd like to follow my cycling journey as I revive my ultra cycling career in the next edition of Race Around Rwanda, please follow me on Instagram @dawnable.Today's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and free-dive experiences.Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.We hope you enjoy the episode!Dawn & Afshan@dawnable@afshahmed

Two scuba divers presumed dead after getting trapped on a shipwreck, the Loch Ness monster has been spotted by sonar. Will we see more pools like Deep Dive Dubai? We talk about all of this and plenty more in this episode of Deco Stop.

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Should you trust scuba diving influencers? Deep Dive Dubai is now open to the public, holy cow Batman the Swift AI from Shearwater looks amazing and why a development plan puts a dive centre in doubt... We talk about all of these things and more in this episode of Deco Stop.

阿拉斯加以南海域发生8.2级地震 多国相关部门发出海啸预警 【路透社】当地时间7月28日晚，美国阿拉斯加地区发生8.2级地震，震源深度46.7千米，震中位于阿拉斯加佩里维尔东南偏南91千米。美国国家海洋和大气管理局随后发出海啸预警。并在评估地震对于加拿大和美国其他地区的海啸影响；太平洋海啸预警中心也向美国的夏威夷州和关岛发出海啸预警。 阿拉斯加地震中心学家维斯特（Michael West）坦言，此次地震是1965年以来，阿拉斯加地区发生的最大一起地震。美国地质调查局指出，在规模8.2地震发生后，震央周边已出现至少13起余震，规模介于3.3至6.2之间。此次美国的海底地震也惊动了新西兰和澳大利亚。新西兰国家紧急事务管理局在推特上表示，他们也在评估情况，并表示如果此次地震确实产生了海啸波，那么海啸可能要12个小时后才能到达新西兰，政府仍有时间撤离民众。 1、美联储议息会议：维持零利率 美国经济正在复苏 【侨报网】7月28日，美联储结束了为期两天的议息会议并宣布，将维持当前接近于零的利率水平，持续采取债券资产回购措施，以此向美国经济注入流动性。另外美联储还表示美国经济正在向他们制定的目标取得进展。 美联储宣布将维持联邦基金利率标准区间在0-0.25%. 这一点符合市场预期。根据联储点阵图，大多数联储会成员预计至少到2022年底才会加息。另外联储还宣布将维持每个月1200亿元的扩大资产负债表的行动。此前市场一直在寻找联储回撤这一“扩表”政策的线索。一些批评者认为联储持续“扩表”将导致资产泡沫现象。 2、终于谈成！万亿美元基建法案取得里程碑进展 【CNN】周三（7月28日），一项大约1万亿美元的基础设施投资法案在参议院一个两党参议员小组以67比32的投票结果取得里程碑式进展。参议院少数党领袖、肯塔基州共和党议员麦康奈尔(Mitch McConnell)支持此动议。不过该法案还将面临更多程序性投票和对法案本身的辩论，这项计划最终通过可能还将需要几个星期。 白宫表示，该法案的投资包括1100亿美元用于公路投资，730亿美元用于电网升级，660亿美元用于铁路建设，650亿美元用于扩大宽带接入，550亿美元用于清洁饮用水，500亿美元用于环境复原力，390亿美元用于公共交通，250亿美元用于机场设施。白宫的一份概况介绍说，这一两党法案带来5500亿美元新增预期联邦政府支出，低于之前提出的5790亿美元的道路、电力公用事业和互联网宽带方面的新项目支出。 3、旧金山冰淇淋博物馆永久关闭 票曾在18分钟内售罄门票 据《圣荷西水星报》28日报道，位于旧金山的冰淇淋博物馆（The Museum of Ice Cream）近日宣布永久关闭，位于旧金山储蓄联盟银行大楼博物馆位置的标志已经被拆除，冰淇淋博物馆网站上也已删除旧金山场馆信息。据悉，该博物馆于2017年向公众短期开放，为期五个月，并于2018年宣布永久开放，目前已成为INS网红必备的打卡地。 博物馆方面表示，位于旧金山的场馆租约到期，冰淇淋博物馆将于2022年在加州开设另一家分店。而且，冰淇淋博物馆在纽约等地的场馆仍然开放，奥斯汀和新加坡也有新场馆开放。据悉，旧金山是该冰淇淋博物馆的第一个永久场馆，从2017年到2018年末，旧金山的这一场馆吸引了来自65个国家的50万游客到访。在旧金山，冰淇淋博物馆首轮门票曾在18分钟内售罄——每张票38美元，创造了历史。 4、全国公寓协会诉美国政府：疫情期间暂停逐客导致损失570亿美元租金 【CBS】美国全国公寓协会（National Apartment Association）周二表示，他们已向美国政府提起诉讼，要求赔偿该组织成员因联邦政府暂停驱逐房客的命令而遭受的损失。他们在起诉书中表示，截至去年年底，超过1000万租户总计拖欠了570亿美元的租金。该组织认为，公寓业主现在要承担其中270亿美元的债务，因为这些债务没有被联邦租赁援助覆盖。 起诉书称，美国疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）去年发布的禁令伤害了提供关键租赁住房的房东，并“为未来的灾难应对措施树立了一个危险的先例”。业主们被不公平地禁止驱逐不支付租金的租户，而无法并将房子出租给能够支付租金的租户。美国疾病控制与预防中心的禁令是由前总统特朗普的政府实施的，并在拜登执政期间延长。该禁令原定于6月30日到期，但在6月24日宣布延长一个月。 5、谷歌办公室10月中旬重开，或强制接种疫苗 据福克斯电视台28日报道，谷歌公司首席执行官皮查伊(Sundar Pichai)在周三（7月28日）发给其超过13万名员工的电子邮件中表示，该公司现在的目标是让大部分员工从10月18日开始返回办公室工作，而不是之前的9月1日。而对抗不断蔓延的德尔塔（Delta）变种病毒，将要求每个人都要接种新冠疫苗。 据悉，该要求将首先在谷歌位于加州山景城总部和其他美国办事处实施，然后扩展到谷歌运营的其他40多个国家/地区。皮查伊称，疫苗授权将根据每个地方的法律和监管机构进行调整，并且出于医疗和其他“受保护”的原因将视为例外情况。有报道称，谷歌此次决定或是受到了加州和纽约的数十万政府工作人员类似举措的影响。 6、确诊新冠 美国撑杆跳名将肯德里克斯退出东京奥运   【侨报网】美国奥林匹克及残奥委员会（USOPC）周四（29日）宣布，里约奥运撑杆跳铜牌得主、两届世锦赛冠军肯德里克因新冠肺炎检测呈阳性而被隔离，并表示：“运动员、教练和工作人员的健康和安全是我们的首要考量。”作为预防措施，澳大利亚田径队的三名成员在与肯德里克短暂接触后也被隔离，但在核酸检测结果为阴性后被批准参赛。 对于肯德里克斯的退出，他在东京奥运会的主要竞争对手之一，同时是该项目世界纪录保持者、来自瑞典的杜普兰蒂斯对此表示震惊。杜普兰蒂斯表示：“就在一个小时前，我还在为和他的大战做准备。他是我的主要对手之一，他绝对会在决赛中激励我前进。”据悉，肯德里克斯与世界纪录保持者、瑞典的杜普兰蒂斯之间的战斗，原本是周五开始的田径项目看点之一。 7、有人在脸书总部门口摆满裹尸袋：虚假信息在杀人！ 据《CNBS》28日消息，有人当天在美国脸书公司华盛顿特区的总部大门前摆放了不少蓝色裹尸袋，这些裹尸袋上印有脸书公司标志和“虚假信息在杀人”的文字以此来抗议脸书平台上关于疫情的虚假信息泛滥，并谴责这些信息正在“杀人”，以此要求脸书公司加大对疫情相关怀疑论的审查力度。 《RT》称，这次抗议活动是由一个叫做“脸书真正监督委员会”的组织发起。报道介绍说，该组织的出现是对脸书公司于2018年建立的所谓中立“监督委员会”的回应，脸书公司对“监督委员会”的定位为旨在消除人们对平台上虚假信息和不当行为的担忧。不过，这次活动并没有引来脸书公司的积极回应。报道称，脸书公司发言人斯通谴责对此称，“廉价的表演”。而不少网友则认为该举动是“有效的”。 8、实版“飞天大盗”！6旬女子用鹅卵石换走价值3700万钻石 据英国广播公司报道，当地时间28日，法国一名女子因涉嫌盗窃价值420万英镑（3700万元）的钻石被英国法院判犯有串谋盗窃罪。据悉，该名女子名叫露露·拉卡托斯，今年60岁。2016年3月，她冒充宝石学家代表一位俄罗斯投资者检查了伦敦市中心一家珠宝店（ 博德尔斯 ）的宝石。她检查了七颗钻石，并用小鹅卵石替换了这些钻石。检察官表示，在英国同类盗窃罪行中，此案涉案价值有史以来最高。目前，这7颗钻石后来始终没有被找到。 博德尔斯店内的监控拍下了拉卡托斯调换钻石的画面。俄罗斯买家让宝“石估价师”拉卡托斯检查这些宝石，然后把它们放在一个锁着的袋子里，由商家保管，直到收到资金。拉卡托斯检查了七颗钻石中的每一颗并称重后放进了不透明的盒子里。随后，她趁人不备将装有宝石的盒子换成了事先准备好的，外表一模一样但装有鹅卵石的箱子。去年9月，拉卡托斯因欧洲逮捕令在法国被捕，随后被引渡回英国。 9、912亿美元 美国6月贸易逆差创史上第二高水平 【路透社】商务部28日公布的数据显示，6月份全美商品贸易逆差912亿美元，高于5月份的882亿美元，高于经济学家预期中值为逆差880亿美元。据悉，912亿美元的贸易逆差也是史上第二高水平。6月份美国进出口总额攀升至3821亿美元，再创历史新高。 具体来看来看，6月份进口增长1.5%，升至创纪录的2367亿美元，原因是石油等工业产品的进口激增。此前在6月原油期货上涨11%，突破74美元/桶，连续第三个月走高。6月份出口增长0.3%，升至1455亿美元。彭博社认为主要原因是政府的纾困政策和居民更高的储蓄使得民众增加了购买行为，零售销售增加便是佐证。 10、抢先马斯克，Synchron公司获批美国脑机人体试验  【CNBS】当地时间7月28日，神经血管生物电子医学公司Synchron公司宣布脑机技术获得美国FDA（食品和药品管理局）许可。今年晚些时候将开展早期可行性研究，以验证其产品对严重瘫痪患者的安全性和有效性。据悉，synchron的脑机是以微创方式将传感器通过血管输送到大脑，通过无线进行供电和数据传输。此前Synchron已将脑机装置植入了两位渐冻症患者体内，两名患者已可以借助该设备实现了在电脑上收发消息邮件等。今年开始的该人体实验将招募6名患者。 脑机技术较为领先的还有马克思的Neuralink，但Neuralink最大的不同是需要手术取下一块头骨再植入芯片。目前已再猪和猕猴身上完成实验，尚未开展人体实验。马斯克此前表示正在与FDA密切沟通，今年晚些时候或能开始初步人体实验。 11、全球气候比专家预测的还要糟！巴西多地出现罕见寒流天气 【CNBC】巴西南部和东南部近日遭遇罕见寒流天气，多个城市创下低温纪录。据气象预测显示，8月初，寒流将使巴西南部、东南部和中西部各州的气温骤降。圣卡塔里纳和南大河山区预测最低温度为零下10摄氏度，体感温度为零下25摄氏度。这将是不到一个月内袭击巴西的第二波强寒流。 极端寒流袭击巴西南部的同时，北半球多个国家则创下高温和降雨量纪录。例如6月底加拿大莱顿出现摄氏49.6度高温，几周后，德国城市被洪水淹没，降雨量远远超过历年标准。这都证明全球气候变化可能比专家预测的最坏情况还要糟糕。 12、220万美元 司法部拍卖史上最贵唱片 【侨报网】司法部27日宣布，由美国最有影响力的说唱乐团体之一——纽约“武当帮”（Wu-Tang Clan）在数年前录制并拍卖的美国有史以来最昂贵的音乐专辑——《少林往事》（Once Upon a Time in Shaolin），已于当天作为一宗刑事案的充公物品之一被成功拍卖。司法部虽没有公布买主和价格，但外界根据该案的欠款额推算，唱片的卖价至少在220万美元以上。而买家据信并非是单一个人，而是某个机构。 此次司法部拍卖的《少林往事》是乐团为反击流媒体音乐越来越廉价的市场趋势，历时六年于2014录制、之后储存在北非摩洛哥一家酒店的保险柜里后于2015年以200万美元拍卖的神秘专辑。专辑由两张唱盘组成，外包装则是一个雕刻精美、镶有珠宝的银盒子。乐团规定，买家在88年之内不得将此唱片用于商业用途。唱片的乐曲内容至今仅有部分曲目流出。 13、斯里兰卡发现世界上最大的蓝宝石群，约250万克拉，价值6亿人民币 据《BBC》7月27日报道，斯里兰卡当局称，一名叫做加米奇（Gamage）的珠宝商在自家后院指挥工人在后院挖井时无意间挖到了一颗重达510公斤，约250万克拉的的星形蓝宝石群。宝石界的顶尖科学家加米尼·佐伊萨博士（Dr Gamini Zoysa）表示：“我以前从未见过这么大的标本。这可能是4亿年前形成的。”斯里兰卡国家宝石和珠宝管理局主席说：“这是一种特殊的星蓝宝石，可能是世界上最大的。据分析称，这个珍贵的宝石群在国际市场上价值可能高达1亿美元（约6亿人民币）。 据悉，加米奇的家位于科伦坡东南100公里处盆地中的拉特纳普勒（Ratnapura ）是斯里兰卡宝石工业的中心，被称为宝石城。作为宝石城，拉特纳普勒地区已经出土了众多宝石。仅去年，就通过出口宝石、珠宝和钻石赚了大约5亿美元（约32.5亿人民币）。 14、斯坦福大学：居家上班效率高 员工为保持远程工作甚至愿意减薪 据《侨报网》报道，在新冠大流行期间，许多美国上班族被允许在家工作。斯坦福大学对16000名上班族进行的一项为期九个月的研究表明，居家工作将生产力提高了13%。而来自内布拉斯加州专门从事残疾保险的公司Breeze的调查显示，许多人希望保持这种状态。甚至，如果雇主允许远程工作，15%的美国上班族愿意减薪25%。 这份报告称，65%的员工在家工作时会减薪5%，而近40%的员工愿意放弃健康福利，44%的员工愿意放弃牙科保险，来保持居家工作状态。这些数字标志着人们看待工作场所的方式发生了翻天覆地的变化，它凸显了员工对工作和生活平衡的重视。研究和咨询公司Gartner2020年的一份报告显示，超过80%的公司领导人表示，一旦新冠大流行过去，他们计划允许员工至少在部分时间远程工作。 15、迪拜建成世界最深潜水泳池 可看电影下象棋 【RT】6月27日，吉尼斯将迪拜最近建成的跳水池“迪拜深潜”（Deep Dive Dubai）认证为“世界最深潜泳池”。据悉，该潜水池深达60米，而此前，该项世界纪录“保持者”波兰潜水池“最深点（Deepspot）”只有45米。“迪拜深潜”的含水量达1.4亿升，与6个奥林匹克标准池相当，且规模是世界上其他大型潜水池的四倍之多。目前该泳池只对受邀人士开放，但下半年即将对外公开。 据悉，该室内泳池位于占地1500平方米的生蚝结构建筑内，这也是对潜水历史悠久的“珍珠潜水国”阿联酋的致敬。最令人瞩目的“迪拜深潜”之星其实是它的水下城市，潜水者可在水底的“废弃公寓”感受别样的城市风光，变换的文艺灯光和声音系统营造出各类梦幻氛围。该泳池底下设有一个大型电影工作室，里面有与之配套的媒体编辑室及设备。

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Taylor tells Josie about shipwreck survivor Harrison Okene and the sinking of the tugboat Jascon 4. Plus: a deep dive into Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool.

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The Boston Sea Rovers clinic is set for October 1-2, 2021. This is a new date for the show which normally was held in the March timeframe. Tickets are on sale now for the Saturday and Sunday clinic along with the Saturday night film festival. Check out the Boston Sea Rovers Site. Need help identifying fish - check out namethatfish.com   Reef Divers who run the dive operations at the Clearly Cayman Resorts (Cobalt Coast, Little Cayman Beach Resort and Brac Beach Resort) is expanding their operations to Turks and Caicos. They are partnering with East Bay Resort on South Caicos starting in August 2021. Washed Ashore is a non-profit organization that creates marine related sculptures from plastic debris that has washed up on the beach. With over 14,000 volunteers they are doing some incredible work. Deep Dive Dubai is now the world's deepest pool. It is an amazing 60 meters or 197 feet deep with 14 million liters (3.7 million gallons) of water. It is themed as an abandoned sunken city. Farallon Industries is another company that produced some innovative scuba equipment. Started by Ralph Osterhout who build a diver propulsion vehicle that was purchased by the US Navy. Farallon developed the Fara-Fin, the Fara-Lite along with some of the most accurate instrumentation for the time. Farallon was ultimately purchased and folded into Oceanic by Bob Hollis.

18 July 2021: Today Marks asks, what did you used to think was cool back in the day but is so uncool today. He also chats to the Director of the Opera Gallery about two new art pieces in Dubai. Italian performer Walter Scalzone is talking about live music, all for a good cause.  Paris Norriss is diving very very deep today, and we chat to classically-trained 16-year old Dubai student Rayan Ali. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode: Where's Web D? (6:20) Are You Around?: Bill Cosby Docu-series and Comedy special (9:00), Deep Dive Dubai (14:15), Door to Door COVID vaccine awareness (22:00), New/Old RnB Group "The Chi" (26:30), NBA 75th Anniversary Logo (29:20) Detrimental Sports Report: ESPYS (34:30), Is Chris Paul the ideal PG? (40:00), is Devin Booker the 2nd coming of Kobe (47:30)? Simmer Down: Vax That Thang Up (51:45) Patois Phrase of the Pod: Mi Nuh Biznizz (57:00) Scroll or Push the Button - First African American Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion, Zaila Avant-Garde (1:00:00) and more! Who Knew? How tall is the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa? (18:15) What year did Jerry West become the current NBA logo? (32:00) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/detrimental-podcast/message

*) South Africa deploys army to quell riots South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed the army to quell ongoing riots, which he says could lead to medicine and food shortages. At least 10 people are dead, and nearly 500 people have been arrested for looting malls and setting buildings and trucks on fire in Durban and Johannesburg. The riots are in support of former president Jacob Zuma, who's serving a 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court. *) Scores killed in Covid ward fire in Iraq At least 60 people have been killed and dozens injured after a fire at Al Hussein hospital in Iraq's Al Nasiriya city. The fire was reportedly caused by an oxygen tank explosion in the coronavirus isolation ward. Hospital, health and civil defence managers were all suspended and arrested pending an investigation. *) Aung San Suu Kyi facing more charges Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi is facing four additional criminal charges. Her legal team says they have little detail about the new charges. She's currently on trial facing a number of charges brought on by the junta, who toppled her from power in a coup in February. *) Cuba holds its largest anti-govt protests in decades In a rare display of public anger, thousands of Cubans took to the streets for nationwide protests against shortages of food and other basic essentials. The protests marked some of the biggest displays of anti-government sentiment in the country in decades. Cuba is going through its worst economic crisis in decades, as it suffers the consequences of US sanctions imposed by the Trump administration. And finally ... *) Deep Dive Dubai opens to public The world's deepest swimming pool for divers has opened in Dubai. Divers can descend 60 metres to a sunken city-themed landscape and even play arcade games. The pool has been verified by Guinness World Records as the world's deepest swimming pool for diving.

11 July 2021: Mark finds out what the sign of true love is. We also find out what's happening at The Fridge over the summer, and Paris 'Guy In Dubai' talks to us before he takes a dive into the deepest dive pool in the world. A new initiative is being held by Etihad, so we find out how you can take part and win some great prizes. And we end with a beautiful track by a new singer called Reuben Edenojie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае: - Самый глубокий в мире бассейн для дайвинга Deep Dive Dubai откроется в Дубае в июле 2021 года. Бассейн имеет глубину более 60 метров и заполнен 14 млн литров воды. - Популярный мультикультурный парк Global Village, центр шопинга и развлечений под открытым небом в Дубае, возобновит работу во вторник, 26 октября 2021 года.