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Who is Abdallah Mekky?
Abdallah Mekky is a runner based in Cairo, Egypt, rebuilding his marathon base and training toward three long-distance dream runs across Egypt. This is his personal running site.
What is this site?
This is Abdallah Mekky’s marathon training log — where he tracks miles, mindset, and progress toward racing marathons again, plus three long-distance dream runs across Egypt.
Is Abdallah currently training for a specific race?
Not a specific race yet. Right now the focus is rebuilding base fitness — consistent mileage — before targeting a marathon.
What are the three dream routes?
Cairo to Alexandria (~220km), Cairo to Aswan (~900km), and Aswan to Alexandria (~1200km) — three long-term, self-designed distance runs across Egypt. None have been attempted yet; see the Dream page for details.
How can I follow Abdallah’s training?
Every logged run gets posted to Strava as it happens — that’s the best place to follow along in real time. The Records page also fills in as races happen.
What apps does Abdallah use to train?
Nike Run Club for run tracking, Nike Training Club for strength work, Strava for logging and community, Runna for a structured marathon plan, plus Health, Fit, and a recovery-tracking app. Full details are on the Gear page.
Is running the only sport Abdallah does?
No — running is just the most consistent thread. He also plays futsal, messes around with freestyle football, and is chasing Hyrox and CrossFit fitness on the side. See the About page.
Is Abdallah training for Hyrox or CrossFit competitively?
Not competitively, not yet. It’s a new goal he’s actively working toward alongside the running — early days, full effort.
How can I get in touch?
Email hello@abdallahmekky.com or find contact details on the Contact page.