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Are your Knickers in a Twist?
Think BIG picture.
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
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Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
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Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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