Are there any serious distance runners training in Doha on a regular basis?
By peterfrancis •
I would like to enquire if anybody is aware of distance runners located and training in Doha. I am a teacher moving to Doha in August and would like to continue running at a reasonable standard e.g. 15min 50 secs for 5,000m. Is it possible to gain access to an athletics track??
Thanks a million for that Davina! I am from Ireland so I would settle for facilities even as good as crystal palace ha ha. I am just glad to hear there are groups running there so I dont have to do all my distance miles on my own. Looking forward to getting out there in August. Do you enjoy the way of living there?
doha has a fantastic Athetics venue for all to use in the Aspire Zone. It's that good that you can always see national teams trainig on it. A lot of African teams come here in the winter months when the temp is just right to run. You will see them around in their kits. Anyone can use this facilitie as far as i have been able to see, so the answer to your question is yes. It is far better than the Gateshead and Crystal Palace venues in England if you are from there, in terms of condition and climate.
you will be a winner!