Endurance & Hybrid Athlete | Community Builder | Lawyer
Vanessa is a Dubai-based endurance and hybrid athlete and a lawyer by profession, balancing a demanding full-time career with long-distance running and hybrid sport. Her journey into endurance was shaped by a major surgery and the realities of training while managing a chronic condition. This experience reframed her approach to discipline, performance and recovery in sport.
Vanessa has completed multiple half marathons, trail races and HYROX events and is currently training towards ultra-distance running. Alongside her own training, Vanessa is actively involved in the UAE running and fitness community, including her role as a Burj2Burj ambassador.
She is also the founder of The Comeback Collective, a community-led platform focused on making movement accessible and inclusive, particularly for those returning to sport after setbacks, injury or long breaks. Through events, shared experiences and everyday conversations, Vanessa is passionate about helping people integrate training into real life.