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The Practice of Endurance · Est. MMXXV · Abu Dhabi

Irish origin.
UAE operations.

An introduction to our founders, coaching principles, and why our athletes say Sláinte feels more like a home than a fitness club or coaching studio.
Niall and Michelle McCarthy with their IRONMAN 70.3 category awards
Niall & Michelle McCarthy
Abu Dhabi, UAE · Cork, Ireland
Our Founders

Founders with a shared passion for endurance.

Sláinte Endurance was founded by Niall and Michelle McCarthy—respected athletes, experienced coaches and active members of Abu Dhabi’s thriving endurance community.

Founder

Niall McCarthy

Elite endurance athlete and coach with a degree in Health and Exercise, multiple IRONMAN world championship starts, and a coaching history spanning first-timers to serious age-group athletes.

  • Health & Exercise · University of Limerick
  • Level 4 swim coaching credentials
  • World championship racing background
Founder

Michelle McCarthy

Coach, athlete and community anchor with a strong swim background, IRONMAN 70.3 race credentials and experience across adult, youth and adaptive coaching.

  • Level 4 swim coaching credentials
  • IRONMAN 70.3 athlete
  • Inclusive coaching experience
Our Team

A team driven by performance.

Commercial Director

Murray Baker

Systems & Admin

Eben Johansen

Who we are:
One club. One Family.
Members often describe Sláinte as a family that still races hard. That is the personification of the passion and purpose of our founders and team.
The Sláinte Way
“Showing up for others is part of the training effect.”

Sláinte created a family of athletes where every skill level can access expert coaching, genuine support and a clear path towards their personal goals.

Whether you are taking your first steps into triathlon or preparing for your next major race, you’ll find a welcoming community that takes your ambitions seriously while respecting the life you lead beyond sport.

Find us
Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Andalus Al Seef Resort & Spa
Al Seef Village Mall
Al Muntazah — Zone 1
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emailhello@slainteendurance.com
Our Coaches

Experienced coaches who inspire.

Fabian Perera

Swim Academy Manager - Meet the coach behind the Vision
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Raffaele Polonara

Head Coach - Triathlon Youth Academy
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