5 Minutes With Manal Rostom | Marathon Runner, Mountaineer & Founder Of Surviving Hijab | Myprotein

5 Minutes With… Manal Rostom Manal is Egypt’s most prominent marathon runner & mountaineer and has achieved many firsts for Arab & Egyptian women. She is also a major women’s rights activist and founder of “Surviving Hijab” which is a safe place for hijabi women all across the world to celebrate their achievements and share their struggles. Manal is an incredible athlete who is undeniably fuelled by ambition (for herself and others), so we were honoured to sit down with her for a few minutes to hear her story. Discover how she made the life-altering decision to leave a dependable career as a pharmacist to pursue her dreams of climbing mountains, and the adversity she has had to face and overcome along the way. ** See more from Manal here: https://bit.ly/3uJIvrr ** At Myprotein it’s our mission to #FuelYourAmbition and push you forwards on your #ForeverFit journey. We’re here for active men and women who want to invest in themselves mentally and physically — for the long run. Only expert-backed advice. No quick fixes — just the facts.