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Usually Mr Ghani runs alone, but sometimes he will be joined by members of the running community, which gives him a boost in morale. Photo: Souleymane Ghani

Souleymane Ghani is an Adidas ambassador and running coach who is aiming to complete 30 Ironman challenges in 30 days as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Antonie Robertson / The National

The Ironman is one of the most difficult challenges, involving a 3.8km swim, a 180km cycle and a 42km run. Antonie Robertson / The National

He is raising money for Heroes of Hope, a charitable branch of Al Jalila Foundation that supports children of determination in developing sporting, social and interpersonal skills. Antonie Robertson / The National

Every day, Mr Ghani wakes up at 4am after only two hours of sleep to fit in 16 hours of gruelling exercise. Antonie Robertson / The National

Mr Ghani usually heads out to Kite Beach after his morning prayer to kick off his three-hour swim at 6am. Antonie Robertson / The National

Throughout the day, Mr Ghani refuels with nutrient-packed shakes to keep his energy levels high before heading to DxBike in Meydan to cycle, which usually takes about eight hours. Antonie Robertson / The National

Mr Ghani will then run for about four or five hours, taking a 15-minute power nap if he is exhausted. Photo: Souleymane Ghani

Usually Mr Ghani runs alone, but sometimes he will be joined by members of the running community, which gives him a boost in morale. Photo: Souleymane Ghani

Souleymane Ghani is an Adidas ambassador and running coach who is aiming to complete 30 Ironman challenges in 30 days as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Antonie Robertson / The National

The Ironman is one of the most difficult challenges, involving a 3.8km swim, a 180km cycle and a 42km run. Antonie Robertson / The National

He is raising money for Heroes of Hope, a charitable branch of Al Jalila Foundation that supports children of determination in developing sporting, social and interpersonal skills. Antonie Robertson / The National

Every day, Mr Ghani wakes up at 4am after only two hours of sleep to fit in 16 hours of gruelling exercise. Antonie Robertson / The National

Mr Ghani usually heads out to Kite Beach after his morning prayer to kick off his three-hour swim at 6am. Antonie Robertson / The National

Throughout the day, Mr Ghani refuels with nutrient-packed shakes to keep his energy levels high before heading to DxBike in Meydan to cycle, which usually takes about eight hours. Antonie Robertson / The National

Mr Ghani will then run for about four or five hours, taking a 15-minute power nap if he is exhausted. Photo: Souleymane Ghani

Usually Mr Ghani runs alone, but sometimes he will be joined by members of the running community, which gives him a boost in morale. Photo: Souleymane Ghani

Day in the Life: Ironman's gruelling fundraiser for 2023 Dubai Fitness Challenge

Souleymane Ghani is running, swimming and cycling for up to 16 hours a day to raise money for disadvantaged children in the emirate

Emma Pearson

November 07, 2023

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