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How powerful is the running mind?
Why the mind-muscle connection matters when running
The connection between body and mind is an undeniable phenomenon. When working together they can achieve unbelievable things… but what happens when they aren’t fully in sync?
I started working with Tom on my running form after the summer of 2023. After asking myself a lot of questions, I was faced with an uncomfortable truth – I didn’t have all the answers.
A new running challenge: feeling the mind-muscle connection
I have been running for years. I know how to strategize a race. I know when to push hard and sometimes (but not always) I know when to pull back.
I’ve studied countless videos and photos of myself running. I know exactly what it looks like: my right foot is off at an angle; my left arm crosses my body more than my right arm does and my heels rarely touch the ground.
I’m not unaware of what’s happening when I’m running, I just hadn’t been feeling it.
During a drill in my first run form session, Tom surprised me with a simple question: “How did that movement feel when you placed your foot here instead of there?”
The blank look I have him was perhaps all the feedback he needed. I honestly had no idea; I simply wasn’t connecting my mind and body at all.
Progress is never linear
I still go through entire runs where my mind wanders or I chat away to others, and any thoughts about my form goes out of the window. But I have learnt to cue myself and take on more cues from others.
I now feel the left side of my core as I run the bend at track, I relax my shoulder when I get tired, I create impact on the floor with meaning to propel myself up and forward, and (when I remember) I check to see how straight my foot is when I walk.
Running for numbers on a clock or simply for my own mental health has always been on the easier side for me. My journey forging a stronger mind-body connection when I run has become a new challenge – and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
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ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
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Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
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Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
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We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
The connection between body and mind is an undeniable phenomenon. When working together they can achieve unbelievable things… but what happens when they aren’t fully in sync?
I started working with Tom on my running form after the summer of 2023. After asking myself a lot of questions, I was faced with an uncomfortable truth – I didn’t have all the answers.
A new running challenge: feeling the mind-muscle connection
I have been running for years. I know how to strategize a race. I know when to push hard and sometimes (but not always) I know when to pull back.
I’ve studied countless videos and photos of myself running. I know exactly what it looks like: my right foot is off at an angle; my left arm crosses my body more than my right arm does and my heels rarely touch the ground.
I’m not unaware of what’s happening when I’m running, I just hadn’t been feeling it.
During a drill in my first run form session, Tom surprised me with a simple question: “How did that movement feel when you placed your foot here instead of there?”
The blank look I have him was perhaps all the feedback he needed. I honestly had no idea; I simply wasn’t connecting my mind and body at all.
Progress is never linear
I still go through entire runs where my mind wanders or I chat away to others, and any thoughts about my form goes out of the window. But I have learnt to cue myself and take on more cues from others.
I now feel the left side of my core as I run the bend at track, I relax my shoulder when I get tired, I create impact on the floor with meaning to propel myself up and forward, and (when I remember) I check to see how straight my foot is when I walk.
Running for numbers on a clock or simply for my own mental health has always been on the easier side for me. My journey forging a stronger mind-body connection when I run has become a new challenge – and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
The connection between body and mind is an undeniable phenomenon. When working together they can achieve unbelievable things… but what happens when they aren’t fully in sync?
I started working with Tom on my running form after the summer of 2023. After asking myself a lot of questions, I was faced with an uncomfortable truth – I didn’t have all the answers.
A new running challenge: feeling the mind-muscle connection
I have been running for years. I know how to strategize a race. I know when to push hard and sometimes (but not always) I know when to pull back.
I’ve studied countless videos and photos of myself running. I know exactly what it looks like: my right foot is off at an angle; my left arm crosses my body more than my right arm does and my heels rarely touch the ground.
I’m not unaware of what’s happening when I’m running, I just hadn’t been feeling it.
During a drill in my first run form session, Tom surprised me with a simple question: “How did that movement feel when you placed your foot here instead of there?”
The blank look I have him was perhaps all the feedback he needed. I honestly had no idea; I simply wasn’t connecting my mind and body at all.
Progress is never linear
I still go through entire runs where my mind wanders or I chat away to others, and any thoughts about my form goes out of the window. But I have learnt to cue myself and take on more cues from others.
I now feel the left side of my core as I run the bend at track, I relax my shoulder when I get tired, I create impact on the floor with meaning to propel myself up and forward, and (when I remember) I check to see how straight my foot is when I walk.
Running for numbers on a clock or simply for my own mental health has always been on the easier side for me. My journey forging a stronger mind-body connection when I run has become a new challenge – and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
The connection between body and mind is an undeniable phenomenon. When working together they can achieve unbelievable things… but what happens when they aren’t fully in sync?
I started working with Tom on my running form after the summer of 2023. After asking myself a lot of questions, I was faced with an uncomfortable truth – I didn’t have all the answers.
A new running challenge: feeling the mind-muscle connection
I have been running for years. I know how to strategize a race. I know when to push hard and sometimes (but not always) I know when to pull back.
I’ve studied countless videos and photos of myself running. I know exactly what it looks like: my right foot is off at an angle; my left arm crosses my body more than my right arm does and my heels rarely touch the ground.
I’m not unaware of what’s happening when I’m running, I just hadn’t been feeling it.
During a drill in my first run form session, Tom surprised me with a simple question: “How did that movement feel when you placed your foot here instead of there?”
The blank look I have him was perhaps all the feedback he needed. I honestly had no idea; I simply wasn’t connecting my mind and body at all.
Progress is never linear
I still go through entire runs where my mind wanders or I chat away to others, and any thoughts about my form goes out of the window. But I have learnt to cue myself and take on more cues from others.
I now feel the left side of my core as I run the bend at track, I relax my shoulder when I get tired, I create impact on the floor with meaning to propel myself up and forward, and (when I remember) I check to see how straight my foot is when I walk.
Running for numbers on a clock or simply for my own mental health has always been on the easier side for me. My journey forging a stronger mind-body connection when I run has become a new challenge – and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
The connection between body and mind is an undeniable phenomenon. When working together they can achieve unbelievable things… but what happens when they aren’t fully in sync?
I started working with Tom on my running form after the summer of 2023. After asking myself a lot of questions, I was faced with an uncomfortable truth – I didn’t have all the answers.
A new running challenge: feeling the mind-muscle connection
I have been running for years. I know how to strategize a race. I know when to push hard and sometimes (but not always) I know when to pull back.
I’ve studied countless videos and photos of myself running. I know exactly what it looks like: my right foot is off at an angle; my left arm crosses my body more than my right arm does and my heels rarely touch the ground.
I’m not unaware of what’s happening when I’m running, I just hadn’t been feeling it.
During a drill in my first run form session, Tom surprised me with a simple question: “How did that movement feel when you placed your foot here instead of there?”
The blank look I have him was perhaps all the feedback he needed. I honestly had no idea; I simply wasn’t connecting my mind and body at all.
Progress is never linear
I still go through entire runs where my mind wanders or I chat away to others, and any thoughts about my form goes out of the window. But I have learnt to cue myself and take on more cues from others.
I now feel the left side of my core as I run the bend at track, I relax my shoulder when I get tired, I create impact on the floor with meaning to propel myself up and forward, and (when I remember) I check to see how straight my foot is when I walk.
Running for numbers on a clock or simply for my own mental health has always been on the easier side for me. My journey forging a stronger mind-body connection when I run has become a new challenge – and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
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