End of season awards
InnerFight Endurance Ireland have marked the end of the 2023 Irish running calendar with its inaugural end of season awards.
The team that was established in 2022 has seen the community and thirst for both road running and trail running in Ireland grow rapidly over the last 12 months. Members have raced in short and long format road and trail races locally in Ireland and overseas, most recently in Amsterdam along with the wider global InnerFight community.
The effort of team members were recognised with bespoke awards pieces, custom made by a key member of the Irish community, Brain. In similar fashion as is done at InnerFight endurance in Dubai members were recognised for: Runner of the year, Rookie of the year, Community award and the ultimate "No Weakness" award.
Congratulations to the respective winners of the awards:
Runner of the year - Sarah Clarke
The Rookie of the year - Olly James
Community award - Brian Tyrrell
No Weakness award - Dealga McAree
In this short period of just over 12 months Coach Simon has built a fun and inspiring community that more than understand hard work, which the members are proud to be a part of. Their commitment to community sessions, personalised programs and races around the world this year has set a rock solid foundation for things to come.
The event was hosted at the Happy Pear which has been a great support to InnerFight Endurance Ireland since it's inception. The energy in the room on the evening of the awards really underpins what this brand is all about and presenting the awards was clearly a very proud and moving moment for Simon.
As the night came to a close, Hannah surprised the team with a poem she had written.
A Google review was the task at hand
but as I sat down to write, I thought how will they ever understand
This group is so encouraging and oh so merry
weather its your first 5k or 200 in Kerry
If you are doing the park run, the eco an Ultra or more
There really isnt much this team can’t endure
At start lines and finishes at tempo and track
You can always be sure, We’ll be having the crack!
The crew are amazing and that’s easy to say
but what about our Coach I could go on all day
He is more than a coach and even a friend
What he has done for us all he will never comprehend
He has knowledge and courage and more grit than most
but I can guarantee he will never be the type to boast
so I am honoured to stand here and share some kind words
about Simon our Run coach and all he deserves
A Few years ago he was out for a run
and though of an idea he thought could be fun
He raced home to Ele and jot some things down
Little did he know it would be the talk of the town
It started from there and has never looked back
always learning and growing while leading this pack
I can speak for us all as I thank you tonight
We are so bloody proud be part of InnerFight
So here is to the future we know will be bright
More training smiles and races at Ireland's InnerFight.
Great work InnerFight Endurance Ireland enjoy the off season and be ready for more great things in 2024.
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
InnerFight Endurance Ireland have marked the end of the 2023 Irish running calendar with its inaugural end of season awards.
The team that was established in 2022 has seen the community and thirst for both road running and trail running in Ireland grow rapidly over the last 12 months. Members have raced in short and long format road and trail races locally in Ireland and overseas, most recently in Amsterdam along with the wider global InnerFight community.
The effort of team members were recognised with bespoke awards pieces, custom made by a key member of the Irish community, Brain. In similar fashion as is done at InnerFight endurance in Dubai members were recognised for: Runner of the year, Rookie of the year, Community award and the ultimate "No Weakness" award.
Congratulations to the respective winners of the awards:
Runner of the year - Sarah Clarke
The Rookie of the year - Olly James
Community award - Brian Tyrrell
No Weakness award - Dealga McAree
In this short period of just over 12 months Coach Simon has built a fun and inspiring community that more than understand hard work, which the members are proud to be a part of. Their commitment to community sessions, personalised programs and races around the world this year has set a rock solid foundation for things to come.
The event was hosted at the Happy Pear which has been a great support to InnerFight Endurance Ireland since it's inception. The energy in the room on the evening of the awards really underpins what this brand is all about and presenting the awards was clearly a very proud and moving moment for Simon.
As the night came to a close, Hannah surprised the team with a poem she had written.
A Google review was the task at hand
but as I sat down to write, I thought how will they ever understand
This group is so encouraging and oh so merry
weather its your first 5k or 200 in Kerry
If you are doing the park run, the eco an Ultra or more
There really isnt much this team can’t endure
At start lines and finishes at tempo and track
You can always be sure, We’ll be having the crack!
The crew are amazing and that’s easy to say
but what about our Coach I could go on all day
He is more than a coach and even a friend
What he has done for us all he will never comprehend
He has knowledge and courage and more grit than most
but I can guarantee he will never be the type to boast
so I am honoured to stand here and share some kind words
about Simon our Run coach and all he deserves
A Few years ago he was out for a run
and though of an idea he thought could be fun
He raced home to Ele and jot some things down
Little did he know it would be the talk of the town
It started from there and has never looked back
always learning and growing while leading this pack
I can speak for us all as I thank you tonight
We are so bloody proud be part of InnerFight
So here is to the future we know will be bright
More training smiles and races at Ireland's InnerFight.
Great work InnerFight Endurance Ireland enjoy the off season and be ready for more great things in 2024.
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
InnerFight Endurance Ireland have marked the end of the 2023 Irish running calendar with its inaugural end of season awards.
The team that was established in 2022 has seen the community and thirst for both road running and trail running in Ireland grow rapidly over the last 12 months. Members have raced in short and long format road and trail races locally in Ireland and overseas, most recently in Amsterdam along with the wider global InnerFight community.
The effort of team members were recognised with bespoke awards pieces, custom made by a key member of the Irish community, Brain. In similar fashion as is done at InnerFight endurance in Dubai members were recognised for: Runner of the year, Rookie of the year, Community award and the ultimate "No Weakness" award.
Congratulations to the respective winners of the awards:
Runner of the year - Sarah Clarke
The Rookie of the year - Olly James
Community award - Brian Tyrrell
No Weakness award - Dealga McAree
In this short period of just over 12 months Coach Simon has built a fun and inspiring community that more than understand hard work, which the members are proud to be a part of. Their commitment to community sessions, personalised programs and races around the world this year has set a rock solid foundation for things to come.
The event was hosted at the Happy Pear which has been a great support to InnerFight Endurance Ireland since it's inception. The energy in the room on the evening of the awards really underpins what this brand is all about and presenting the awards was clearly a very proud and moving moment for Simon.
As the night came to a close, Hannah surprised the team with a poem she had written.
A Google review was the task at hand
but as I sat down to write, I thought how will they ever understand
This group is so encouraging and oh so merry
weather its your first 5k or 200 in Kerry
If you are doing the park run, the eco an Ultra or more
There really isnt much this team can’t endure
At start lines and finishes at tempo and track
You can always be sure, We’ll be having the crack!
The crew are amazing and that’s easy to say
but what about our Coach I could go on all day
He is more than a coach and even a friend
What he has done for us all he will never comprehend
He has knowledge and courage and more grit than most
but I can guarantee he will never be the type to boast
so I am honoured to stand here and share some kind words
about Simon our Run coach and all he deserves
A Few years ago he was out for a run
and though of an idea he thought could be fun
He raced home to Ele and jot some things down
Little did he know it would be the talk of the town
It started from there and has never looked back
always learning and growing while leading this pack
I can speak for us all as I thank you tonight
We are so bloody proud be part of InnerFight
So here is to the future we know will be bright
More training smiles and races at Ireland's InnerFight.
Great work InnerFight Endurance Ireland enjoy the off season and be ready for more great things in 2024.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
InnerFight Endurance Ireland have marked the end of the 2023 Irish running calendar with its inaugural end of season awards.
The team that was established in 2022 has seen the community and thirst for both road running and trail running in Ireland grow rapidly over the last 12 months. Members have raced in short and long format road and trail races locally in Ireland and overseas, most recently in Amsterdam along with the wider global InnerFight community.
The effort of team members were recognised with bespoke awards pieces, custom made by a key member of the Irish community, Brain. In similar fashion as is done at InnerFight endurance in Dubai members were recognised for: Runner of the year, Rookie of the year, Community award and the ultimate "No Weakness" award.
Congratulations to the respective winners of the awards:
Runner of the year - Sarah Clarke
The Rookie of the year - Olly James
Community award - Brian Tyrrell
No Weakness award - Dealga McAree
In this short period of just over 12 months Coach Simon has built a fun and inspiring community that more than understand hard work, which the members are proud to be a part of. Their commitment to community sessions, personalised programs and races around the world this year has set a rock solid foundation for things to come.
The event was hosted at the Happy Pear which has been a great support to InnerFight Endurance Ireland since it's inception. The energy in the room on the evening of the awards really underpins what this brand is all about and presenting the awards was clearly a very proud and moving moment for Simon.
As the night came to a close, Hannah surprised the team with a poem she had written.
A Google review was the task at hand
but as I sat down to write, I thought how will they ever understand
This group is so encouraging and oh so merry
weather its your first 5k or 200 in Kerry
If you are doing the park run, the eco an Ultra or more
There really isnt much this team can’t endure
At start lines and finishes at tempo and track
You can always be sure, We’ll be having the crack!
The crew are amazing and that’s easy to say
but what about our Coach I could go on all day
He is more than a coach and even a friend
What he has done for us all he will never comprehend
He has knowledge and courage and more grit than most
but I can guarantee he will never be the type to boast
so I am honoured to stand here and share some kind words
about Simon our Run coach and all he deserves
A Few years ago he was out for a run
and though of an idea he thought could be fun
He raced home to Ele and jot some things down
Little did he know it would be the talk of the town
It started from there and has never looked back
always learning and growing while leading this pack
I can speak for us all as I thank you tonight
We are so bloody proud be part of InnerFight
So here is to the future we know will be bright
More training smiles and races at Ireland's InnerFight.
Great work InnerFight Endurance Ireland enjoy the off season and be ready for more great things in 2024.
InnerFight Endurance Ireland have marked the end of the 2023 Irish running calendar with its inaugural end of season awards.
The team that was established in 2022 has seen the community and thirst for both road running and trail running in Ireland grow rapidly over the last 12 months. Members have raced in short and long format road and trail races locally in Ireland and overseas, most recently in Amsterdam along with the wider global InnerFight community.
The effort of team members were recognised with bespoke awards pieces, custom made by a key member of the Irish community, Brain. In similar fashion as is done at InnerFight endurance in Dubai members were recognised for: Runner of the year, Rookie of the year, Community award and the ultimate "No Weakness" award.
Congratulations to the respective winners of the awards:
Runner of the year - Sarah Clarke
The Rookie of the year - Olly James
Community award - Brian Tyrrell
No Weakness award - Dealga McAree
In this short period of just over 12 months Coach Simon has built a fun and inspiring community that more than understand hard work, which the members are proud to be a part of. Their commitment to community sessions, personalised programs and races around the world this year has set a rock solid foundation for things to come.
The event was hosted at the Happy Pear which has been a great support to InnerFight Endurance Ireland since it's inception. The energy in the room on the evening of the awards really underpins what this brand is all about and presenting the awards was clearly a very proud and moving moment for Simon.
As the night came to a close, Hannah surprised the team with a poem she had written.
A Google review was the task at hand
but as I sat down to write, I thought how will they ever understand
This group is so encouraging and oh so merry
weather its your first 5k or 200 in Kerry
If you are doing the park run, the eco an Ultra or more
There really isnt much this team can’t endure
At start lines and finishes at tempo and track
You can always be sure, We’ll be having the crack!
The crew are amazing and that’s easy to say
but what about our Coach I could go on all day
He is more than a coach and even a friend
What he has done for us all he will never comprehend
He has knowledge and courage and more grit than most
but I can guarantee he will never be the type to boast
so I am honoured to stand here and share some kind words
about Simon our Run coach and all he deserves
A Few years ago he was out for a run
and though of an idea he thought could be fun
He raced home to Ele and jot some things down
Little did he know it would be the talk of the town
It started from there and has never looked back
always learning and growing while leading this pack
I can speak for us all as I thank you tonight
We are so bloody proud be part of InnerFight
So here is to the future we know will be bright
More training smiles and races at Ireland's InnerFight.
Great work InnerFight Endurance Ireland enjoy the off season and be ready for more great things in 2024.