Ibtisam Gardabou
I am an enthusiastic girl who is bursting with energy. I am a student of Tourism & Recreation Management. I love adventurous challenges. I have only recently become an Etixx ambassador so my experience is still very limited, but I think the Etixx Ambassadors Team is fantastic!
My disciplines
- Obstacle course racing -> Invictus OCR Team Belgium
- Survivalrun
- Athletics ((middle) long distance and cross) -> Koninklijke Racing Club Gent
Number of hours’ training per week
15 - 17 hours
"Hard work beats talent
when talent doesn’t work."
My favourite Etixx products
I like using the Recovery Shake PRO LINE before or after strength training. This ensures the circulation of amino acids, providing more chance of muscle growth. I like to use the Isotonic Drink Energy Gels during long training sessions of over 2 hours.
My personal record
Bronze at the World Championships 13-19y (2019)
My #GiveItYourAll moments in 2021
- Podium Elite at the Belgian Championships
- Podium European Championships (Italy) in my age group
- Participation Elite World Cup (America)
- Elite Qualification for Fiso World Cup (Russia)
- Top 3 Elite in the Belgian ranking
- Podium BK Survivalrun
My social media
Instagram: @ibtisamgardabou
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