Success story
Maadi Athletes From an outlandish inspiration to a life-transformation weapon
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otivation and persistence have upended many stereotypes in Egypt, but surprisingly it did not only encompass young fitness enthusiasts, but more senior members as well! Although the team embraces a very broad age group from 10-65 years old, Maadi Athletes members’ sole aim is to promote triathlon in Maadi. Magda Habib, one of the team founders, tells us more about the initiative as well as how triathletes focus on the essential abilities rather than defer to perceived limitations and mainstreams. 54 | March 2016
Is the training schedule pretty intense? How do senior people participate in this training? We inaugurated a daily challenging training program that covers all three essential disciplines of triathlon; swimming, cycling, and running. We swim on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and bike on Friday early morning to elude traffic jam for the safety of all members. On various occasions, we engage in events, competitions, and initiatives with mutual relevance. About 40 people participated in Run for Maadi in January, while other members intend to accomplish extended goals.
How do you promote physical activity to meet the varying athletic levels of all members?
Our team includes amateurs and experienced athletes in every discipline. More experienced members assist in developing various