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Members of the Month (January)
Congratulations to all the Members of the Month for January!
InnerFight: MOE ABEIDAT
Moe consistently embodies the values that we champion at InnerFight. His consistency is evident; he continues to show up week in and week out, trains hard and sets an excellent example for all his family to follow.
The changes we have seen in Moe have not only been physical and mental but also in his approach to life. There is no weakness here, and he is truly smashing life.
Youth: JUMANA FAIZULLABHOY
Jumana Faizullabhoy is a member of our Teens program. She is patient and has focused determination. Her recent progress is a testament to her will to move well and work towards improvement. Jumana always puts forth her best effort in class and isn’t afraid to challenge herself. She is friendly with her classmates and a true pleasure to have in class. Congratulations, Jumana!
Endurance: CRAIG BERGIN
Coach Rob Jones says, "Craig has truly exemplified dedication and achievement Since joining InnerFight Endurance. Personal bests in two consecutive half marathons in as many weeks as well as a marathon PB this season showcases his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Balancing his roles as an athlete, husband, and father, Craig demonstrates that with thoughtful planning and unwavering consistency, you can successfully navigate and excel in all aspects of life.
His realism and honesty about future goal timelines add an inspiring touch to his journey.
Congratulations to Craig for embodying the perfect blend of athleticism and family commitment."
Ladies Run Club: MEGAN VAN DER BERG
Megan has been a member of LRC since March 2022, and this month she showed No Weakness at the DCS Half Marathon. Megan gradually upped her run volume over a 12-week block to get half marathon ready with fellow LRC runners. Megan managed to balance working life, house hunting and moving house in the last couple of weeks of her training. Despite the challenges, she showed up with a smile and embraced each session and the event. Thank you for being an awesome member of this community, Megan.
Endurance - Ireland: PAUL 'PAULIE' KILEEN
This month we are highlighting a very special individual, Paulie. Paulie displays a mindset of self improvement every day. His “why” is very clear and there is never a whisper of doubt in his compliance. Paulie has taken his running to the next level, training 3 days a week with the team and is now working towards his first 10k race in March and then onto The Dublin Half marathon in September.
Paulie will say it himself, he has not had an easy life battling addiction from a very young age. Turning 59 on Sunday and being clean for 2 years there is no doubt in his mind that he will get to the marathon distance as his main goal by believing in his ability and showing up.
Thanks for being you, keep smashing it.
Endurance - New Zealand: BLAKE CARLIN
Blake joined InnerFight Endurance-New Zealand in November 2023 with the goal to do something for himself. He shows up every week to track with his game face on, ready to attack the sessions at full noise. Balancing work and family is a hard enough job as it is before adding training on to your plate, but Blake has made it a staple in his week to commit to and is executing it with guts, hard work and, a decent amount of stubbornness too. He came 1st in his first short trail event and just smashed out a fast 10km at a local event in Tauranga.
Blake now has his sights set on the Rotorua Marathon in May.
You’re an asset to our community Blake with your great yarns and your willingness to be comfortable about being uncomfortable.
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner, which means shorter higher intensity intervals across machines and body weight exercises
GYMNASTICS
This week, we will focus on TTB progressions, followed by gymnastics-focused strength work.
HYROX
40 mins of Hyrox interval work. The faster you go, the more rest you can earn.
MOBILITY
Stability/activation has been showing up as a big weakness in mobility classes, so this session's primary focus will be on these on both the upper & lower body.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we kick off a new training block, transitioning from high-volume speed reps to heavier weights and less volume. On Monday, we are hitting a paused bench press, followed by some upper-body bodybuilding. On Wednesday, we start a progression on box-front squats with a hearty dose of single-leg work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we will spend time overhead in weightlifting. Moving onto a classic lifting complex, ‘clean + front squat + split jerk’. Finishing off with some clean pulls
Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
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
Wednesday - Coffee Spin
With Muscat 70.3 on the weekend, today is an easy spin out with a coffee at the end.
Start time: 05:59 am
Location : BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday Ride
An endurance ride with a mixed group of road cyclists and triathletes. There is an option to do 85 or 105km. Speak to coach Rob Foster if attending, rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Sunday - Burj to Burj
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Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
This morning we will focus on mobility to help you recover from your weekend of racing, running, or general training load.
PM Session:
This evening we will drop the duration for our tempo blocks, but increase the rep scheme. So there will be 7x reps of 4 mins Tempo, each with a 1 min recovery.
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 2 x 800m @ 10k pace, 60 seconds rest
2 x 400 @ 5k pace, 40 seconds rest
2 x 200 @ 3k pace - 20 seconds rest
1 x 1km @ best effort
3mins rest before round 2.
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. Today we will run 800s at a 8/10 effort, each with a 2 mins rest.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will return to the canal bridge for some hill repeats. An excellent session to get some strength in the legs, espeically if you are running Two Oceans.
Sunday
Time: 05:59am
Session: Burj to Burj
Today is the B2B Half Marathon. Warm up location, time, and pin will be shared in WhatsApp.
This week, we kick start the week with a clean complex and then the Macho Mile. Tuesday is about a gymnastics EMOM, then into 2 short fast couplets. We are working on our overhead pressing strength and getting upside down on Wednesday, and then we have a tough conditioning piece. We continue progressing with the overhead squats and a very leggy Thursday workout. Friday therapy, we have more gymnastics skills, followed by a partner workout to round out your week.
Monday:
Strength:
Get ready to lift as we start with a Clean Complex, which consists of 1 Hang Power Clean, 1 Low Hang Power Clean and 1 Power Clean, intending to build the weight over 8 sets!
Every 90 sec x 8 Sets
1 hang power clean
1 low hang power clean
1 power clean
Conditioning:
The Macho Mile: this workout is epic and has been tested by the coaching team! We want a heavy barbell and some consistent efforts on the run for this workout! Get excited, folks. It is going to be a belter!
"Macho" Mile
4 rounds For Time:
Park Run
3 rounds of Macho Man
(3 power clean + 3 front squat + 3 shoulder to overhead (80/60)
Tuesday:
Strength:
This strength piece is all about gymnastics and positioning. Building some Volume in the Toes to Bar with 15-second efforts. Positional work to develop the core shoulders and arms with some 30-second Front Leaning Rest Holds. Chin over bar holds an isometric exercise to work on activation of the muscle groups responsible for the movement. We then hit the floor and work on our Arch Holds!
EMOM 16
A) 15-sec Toes to Bar
B) 30-sec F
C) 10-15 sec chin over bar hold into 10-15 sec dead hang
d) 30-sec Arch Hold
Conditioning:
For the workout, we have 4-minute AMRAPs where we look for high outputs on the machines and can then maintain the gymnastics movements under fatigue. For each AMRAP, we are targeting 3+ Rounds.
2 Rounds:
4 min amrap
12/9 Cal ass bike
9 TTB
rest 2 mins
4 min amrap
12/9 Cal ski
9 burpees to target
rest 2 mins
Wednesday:
Strength:
There is a big emphasis here on unilateral pushing strength, working single arm with a Dumbell Push Press before working upside down in a Piked Handstand Pushup, where we take the reps up and look for volume!
Every 90 sec x 8 alt between
A: 3/3 DB push press *building in weight
B: 8-15 Piked Handstand Push Ups
Conditioning:
This one is all about working hard to earn some rest! The shoulders will be fatigued, and that's intentional to develop resilience in this area. The aim here is to complete the work with 2 minutes to 90 seconds of rest each round. Can you keep it consistent?
Every 4 mins alternate between x 3 rounds
A: 5 wall walks
50 Double Unders
20 American KB swing (20/12)
B: 15-hand-release push-ups
50 Double Unders
20 Hang KB snatch
rest 2 mins
Thursday:
Strength:
We dial in some positioning with Band Resisted Overhead Squats before getting onto the barbell, where we look to progress into some loaded Tempo Overhead Squats. We will be looking for strict Tempo here which will help to develop good movement patterns for the Overhead Squat.
EMOM 6
5 band resisted OHS (Tempo 32x1)
Every 2 mins x 6
3 OHS (Tempo 21x1)
Conditioning:
The race is on, but will your legs be able to hold on? The time for this workout will be 15 minutes. The key will be to stay consistent on the lunges and work through an ascending ladder or High Box Jumps!
For Time
6 Alt Front Dumbell Rev Lunges (2 x 50/35)
2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20 Reps Box Jumps (30/24 in)
Friday:
Strength:
The focus will be volume in the Chest to Bar movement. We will be working at a scale where we can execute the movement for 15 seconds consistently with good movement patterns. We will be super setting this with some leg endurance with 60-sec wall sits!
Conditioning:
As usual, we end the week with a Bang! A partner workout includes the row, thrusters, and rope climbing. In what order, what distance, and what reps must you show up to find out! Therapy!!!
InnerFight: MOE ABEIDAT
Moe consistently embodies the values that we champion at InnerFight. His consistency is evident; he continues to show up week in and week out, trains hard and sets an excellent example for all his family to follow.
The changes we have seen in Moe have not only been physical and mental but also in his approach to life. There is no weakness here, and he is truly smashing life.
Youth: JUMANA FAIZULLABHOY
Jumana Faizullabhoy is a member of our Teens program. She is patient and has focused determination. Her recent progress is a testament to her will to move well and work towards improvement. Jumana always puts forth her best effort in class and isn’t afraid to challenge herself. She is friendly with her classmates and a true pleasure to have in class. Congratulations, Jumana!
Endurance: CRAIG BERGIN
Coach Rob Jones says, "Craig has truly exemplified dedication and achievement Since joining InnerFight Endurance. Personal bests in two consecutive half marathons in as many weeks as well as a marathon PB this season showcases his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Balancing his roles as an athlete, husband, and father, Craig demonstrates that with thoughtful planning and unwavering consistency, you can successfully navigate and excel in all aspects of life.
His realism and honesty about future goal timelines add an inspiring touch to his journey.
Congratulations to Craig for embodying the perfect blend of athleticism and family commitment."
Ladies Run Club: MEGAN VAN DER BERG
Megan has been a member of LRC since March 2022, and this month she showed No Weakness at the DCS Half Marathon. Megan gradually upped her run volume over a 12-week block to get half marathon ready with fellow LRC runners. Megan managed to balance working life, house hunting and moving house in the last couple of weeks of her training. Despite the challenges, she showed up with a smile and embraced each session and the event. Thank you for being an awesome member of this community, Megan.
Endurance - Ireland: PAUL 'PAULIE' KILEEN
This month we are highlighting a very special individual, Paulie. Paulie displays a mindset of self improvement every day. His “why” is very clear and there is never a whisper of doubt in his compliance. Paulie has taken his running to the next level, training 3 days a week with the team and is now working towards his first 10k race in March and then onto The Dublin Half marathon in September.
Paulie will say it himself, he has not had an easy life battling addiction from a very young age. Turning 59 on Sunday and being clean for 2 years there is no doubt in his mind that he will get to the marathon distance as his main goal by believing in his ability and showing up.
Thanks for being you, keep smashing it.
Endurance - New Zealand: BLAKE CARLIN
Blake joined InnerFight Endurance-New Zealand in November 2023 with the goal to do something for himself. He shows up every week to track with his game face on, ready to attack the sessions at full noise. Balancing work and family is a hard enough job as it is before adding training on to your plate, but Blake has made it a staple in his week to commit to and is executing it with guts, hard work and, a decent amount of stubbornness too. He came 1st in his first short trail event and just smashed out a fast 10km at a local event in Tauranga.
Blake now has his sights set on the Rotorua Marathon in May.
You’re an asset to our community Blake with your great yarns and your willingness to be comfortable about being uncomfortable.
Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
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
Wednesday - Coffee Spin
With Muscat 70.3 on the weekend, today is an easy spin out with a coffee at the end.
Start time: 05:59 am
Location : BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday Ride
An endurance ride with a mixed group of road cyclists and triathletes. There is an option to do 85 or 105km. Speak to coach Rob Foster if attending, rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Sunday - Burj to Burj
https://www.burj2burj.com/about
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
This morning we will focus on mobility to help you recover from your weekend of racing, running, or general training load.
PM Session:
This evening we will drop the duration for our tempo blocks, but increase the rep scheme. So there will be 7x reps of 4 mins Tempo, each with a 1 min recovery.
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 2 x 800m @ 10k pace, 60 seconds rest
2 x 400 @ 5k pace, 40 seconds rest
2 x 200 @ 3k pace - 20 seconds rest
1 x 1km @ best effort
3mins rest before round 2.
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. Today we will run 800s at a 8/10 effort, each with a 2 mins rest.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will return to the canal bridge for some hill repeats. An excellent session to get some strength in the legs, espeically if you are running Two Oceans.
Sunday
Time: 05:59am
Session: Burj to Burj
Today is the B2B Half Marathon. Warm up location, time, and pin will be shared in WhatsApp.
This week, we kick start the week with a clean complex and then the Macho Mile. Tuesday is about a gymnastics EMOM, then into 2 short fast couplets. We are working on our overhead pressing strength and getting upside down on Wednesday, and then we have a tough conditioning piece. We continue progressing with the overhead squats and a very leggy Thursday workout. Friday therapy, we have more gymnastics skills, followed by a partner workout to round out your week.
Monday:
Strength:
Get ready to lift as we start with a Clean Complex, which consists of 1 Hang Power Clean, 1 Low Hang Power Clean and 1 Power Clean, intending to build the weight over 8 sets!
Every 90 sec x 8 Sets
1 hang power clean
1 low hang power clean
1 power clean
Conditioning:
The Macho Mile: this workout is epic and has been tested by the coaching team! We want a heavy barbell and some consistent efforts on the run for this workout! Get excited, folks. It is going to be a belter!
"Macho" Mile
4 rounds For Time:
Park Run
3 rounds of Macho Man
(3 power clean + 3 front squat + 3 shoulder to overhead (80/60)
Tuesday:
Strength:
This strength piece is all about gymnastics and positioning. Building some Volume in the Toes to Bar with 15-second efforts. Positional work to develop the core shoulders and arms with some 30-second Front Leaning Rest Holds. Chin over bar holds an isometric exercise to work on activation of the muscle groups responsible for the movement. We then hit the floor and work on our Arch Holds!
EMOM 16
A) 15-sec Toes to Bar
B) 30-sec F
C) 10-15 sec chin over bar hold into 10-15 sec dead hang
d) 30-sec Arch Hold
Conditioning:
For the workout, we have 4-minute AMRAPs where we look for high outputs on the machines and can then maintain the gymnastics movements under fatigue. For each AMRAP, we are targeting 3+ Rounds.
2 Rounds:
4 min amrap
12/9 Cal ass bike
9 TTB
rest 2 mins
4 min amrap
12/9 Cal ski
9 burpees to target
rest 2 mins
Wednesday:
Strength:
There is a big emphasis here on unilateral pushing strength, working single arm with a Dumbell Push Press before working upside down in a Piked Handstand Pushup, where we take the reps up and look for volume!
Every 90 sec x 8 alt between
A: 3/3 DB push press *building in weight
B: 8-15 Piked Handstand Push Ups
Conditioning:
This one is all about working hard to earn some rest! The shoulders will be fatigued, and that's intentional to develop resilience in this area. The aim here is to complete the work with 2 minutes to 90 seconds of rest each round. Can you keep it consistent?
Every 4 mins alternate between x 3 rounds
A: 5 wall walks
50 Double Unders
20 American KB swing (20/12)
B: 15-hand-release push-ups
50 Double Unders
20 Hang KB snatch
rest 2 mins
Thursday:
Strength:
We dial in some positioning with Band Resisted Overhead Squats before getting onto the barbell, where we look to progress into some loaded Tempo Overhead Squats. We will be looking for strict Tempo here which will help to develop good movement patterns for the Overhead Squat.
EMOM 6
5 band resisted OHS (Tempo 32x1)
Every 2 mins x 6
3 OHS (Tempo 21x1)
Conditioning:
The race is on, but will your legs be able to hold on? The time for this workout will be 15 minutes. The key will be to stay consistent on the lunges and work through an ascending ladder or High Box Jumps!
For Time
6 Alt Front Dumbell Rev Lunges (2 x 50/35)
2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20 Reps Box Jumps (30/24 in)
Friday:
Strength:
The focus will be volume in the Chest to Bar movement. We will be working at a scale where we can execute the movement for 15 seconds consistently with good movement patterns. We will be super setting this with some leg endurance with 60-sec wall sits!
Conditioning:
As usual, we end the week with a Bang! A partner workout includes the row, thrusters, and rope climbing. In what order, what distance, and what reps must you show up to find out! Therapy!!!
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner, which means shorter higher intensity intervals across machines and body weight exercises
GYMNASTICS
This week, we will focus on TTB progressions, followed by gymnastics-focused strength work.
HYROX
40 mins of Hyrox interval work. The faster you go, the more rest you can earn.
MOBILITY
Stability/activation has been showing up as a big weakness in mobility classes, so this session's primary focus will be on these on both the upper & lower body.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we kick off a new training block, transitioning from high-volume speed reps to heavier weights and less volume. On Monday, we are hitting a paused bench press, followed by some upper-body bodybuilding. On Wednesday, we start a progression on box-front squats with a hearty dose of single-leg work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we will spend time overhead in weightlifting. Moving onto a classic lifting complex, ‘clean + front squat + split jerk’. Finishing off with some clean pulls
InnerFight: MOE ABEIDAT
Moe consistently embodies the values that we champion at InnerFight. His consistency is evident; he continues to show up week in and week out, trains hard and sets an excellent example for all his family to follow.
The changes we have seen in Moe have not only been physical and mental but also in his approach to life. There is no weakness here, and he is truly smashing life.
Youth: JUMANA FAIZULLABHOY
Jumana Faizullabhoy is a member of our Teens program. She is patient and has focused determination. Her recent progress is a testament to her will to move well and work towards improvement. Jumana always puts forth her best effort in class and isn’t afraid to challenge herself. She is friendly with her classmates and a true pleasure to have in class. Congratulations, Jumana!
Endurance: CRAIG BERGIN
Coach Rob Jones says, "Craig has truly exemplified dedication and achievement Since joining InnerFight Endurance. Personal bests in two consecutive half marathons in as many weeks as well as a marathon PB this season showcases his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Balancing his roles as an athlete, husband, and father, Craig demonstrates that with thoughtful planning and unwavering consistency, you can successfully navigate and excel in all aspects of life.
His realism and honesty about future goal timelines add an inspiring touch to his journey.
Congratulations to Craig for embodying the perfect blend of athleticism and family commitment."
Ladies Run Club: MEGAN VAN DER BERG
Megan has been a member of LRC since March 2022, and this month she showed No Weakness at the DCS Half Marathon. Megan gradually upped her run volume over a 12-week block to get half marathon ready with fellow LRC runners. Megan managed to balance working life, house hunting and moving house in the last couple of weeks of her training. Despite the challenges, she showed up with a smile and embraced each session and the event. Thank you for being an awesome member of this community, Megan.
Endurance - Ireland: PAUL 'PAULIE' KILEEN
This month we are highlighting a very special individual, Paulie. Paulie displays a mindset of self improvement every day. His “why” is very clear and there is never a whisper of doubt in his compliance. Paulie has taken his running to the next level, training 3 days a week with the team and is now working towards his first 10k race in March and then onto The Dublin Half marathon in September.
Paulie will say it himself, he has not had an easy life battling addiction from a very young age. Turning 59 on Sunday and being clean for 2 years there is no doubt in his mind that he will get to the marathon distance as his main goal by believing in his ability and showing up.
Thanks for being you, keep smashing it.
Endurance - New Zealand: BLAKE CARLIN
Blake joined InnerFight Endurance-New Zealand in November 2023 with the goal to do something for himself. He shows up every week to track with his game face on, ready to attack the sessions at full noise. Balancing work and family is a hard enough job as it is before adding training on to your plate, but Blake has made it a staple in his week to commit to and is executing it with guts, hard work and, a decent amount of stubbornness too. He came 1st in his first short trail event and just smashed out a fast 10km at a local event in Tauranga.
Blake now has his sights set on the Rotorua Marathon in May.
You’re an asset to our community Blake with your great yarns and your willingness to be comfortable about being uncomfortable.
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
This morning we will focus on mobility to help you recover from your weekend of racing, running, or general training load.
PM Session:
This evening we will drop the duration for our tempo blocks, but increase the rep scheme. So there will be 7x reps of 4 mins Tempo, each with a 1 min recovery.
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 2 x 800m @ 10k pace, 60 seconds rest
2 x 400 @ 5k pace, 40 seconds rest
2 x 200 @ 3k pace - 20 seconds rest
1 x 1km @ best effort
3mins rest before round 2.
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. Today we will run 800s at a 8/10 effort, each with a 2 mins rest.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will return to the canal bridge for some hill repeats. An excellent session to get some strength in the legs, espeically if you are running Two Oceans.
Sunday
Time: 05:59am
Session: Burj to Burj
Today is the B2B Half Marathon. Warm up location, time, and pin will be shared in WhatsApp.
This week, we kick start the week with a clean complex and then the Macho Mile. Tuesday is about a gymnastics EMOM, then into 2 short fast couplets. We are working on our overhead pressing strength and getting upside down on Wednesday, and then we have a tough conditioning piece. We continue progressing with the overhead squats and a very leggy Thursday workout. Friday therapy, we have more gymnastics skills, followed by a partner workout to round out your week.
Monday:
Strength:
Get ready to lift as we start with a Clean Complex, which consists of 1 Hang Power Clean, 1 Low Hang Power Clean and 1 Power Clean, intending to build the weight over 8 sets!
Every 90 sec x 8 Sets
1 hang power clean
1 low hang power clean
1 power clean
Conditioning:
The Macho Mile: this workout is epic and has been tested by the coaching team! We want a heavy barbell and some consistent efforts on the run for this workout! Get excited, folks. It is going to be a belter!
"Macho" Mile
4 rounds For Time:
Park Run
3 rounds of Macho Man
(3 power clean + 3 front squat + 3 shoulder to overhead (80/60)
Tuesday:
Strength:
This strength piece is all about gymnastics and positioning. Building some Volume in the Toes to Bar with 15-second efforts. Positional work to develop the core shoulders and arms with some 30-second Front Leaning Rest Holds. Chin over bar holds an isometric exercise to work on activation of the muscle groups responsible for the movement. We then hit the floor and work on our Arch Holds!
EMOM 16
A) 15-sec Toes to Bar
B) 30-sec F
C) 10-15 sec chin over bar hold into 10-15 sec dead hang
d) 30-sec Arch Hold
Conditioning:
For the workout, we have 4-minute AMRAPs where we look for high outputs on the machines and can then maintain the gymnastics movements under fatigue. For each AMRAP, we are targeting 3+ Rounds.
2 Rounds:
4 min amrap
12/9 Cal ass bike
9 TTB
rest 2 mins
4 min amrap
12/9 Cal ski
9 burpees to target
rest 2 mins
Wednesday:
Strength:
There is a big emphasis here on unilateral pushing strength, working single arm with a Dumbell Push Press before working upside down in a Piked Handstand Pushup, where we take the reps up and look for volume!
Every 90 sec x 8 alt between
A: 3/3 DB push press *building in weight
B: 8-15 Piked Handstand Push Ups
Conditioning:
This one is all about working hard to earn some rest! The shoulders will be fatigued, and that's intentional to develop resilience in this area. The aim here is to complete the work with 2 minutes to 90 seconds of rest each round. Can you keep it consistent?
Every 4 mins alternate between x 3 rounds
A: 5 wall walks
50 Double Unders
20 American KB swing (20/12)
B: 15-hand-release push-ups
50 Double Unders
20 Hang KB snatch
rest 2 mins
Thursday:
Strength:
We dial in some positioning with Band Resisted Overhead Squats before getting onto the barbell, where we look to progress into some loaded Tempo Overhead Squats. We will be looking for strict Tempo here which will help to develop good movement patterns for the Overhead Squat.
EMOM 6
5 band resisted OHS (Tempo 32x1)
Every 2 mins x 6
3 OHS (Tempo 21x1)
Conditioning:
The race is on, but will your legs be able to hold on? The time for this workout will be 15 minutes. The key will be to stay consistent on the lunges and work through an ascending ladder or High Box Jumps!
For Time
6 Alt Front Dumbell Rev Lunges (2 x 50/35)
2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20 Reps Box Jumps (30/24 in)
Friday:
Strength:
The focus will be volume in the Chest to Bar movement. We will be working at a scale where we can execute the movement for 15 seconds consistently with good movement patterns. We will be super setting this with some leg endurance with 60-sec wall sits!
Conditioning:
As usual, we end the week with a Bang! A partner workout includes the row, thrusters, and rope climbing. In what order, what distance, and what reps must you show up to find out! Therapy!!!
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner, which means shorter higher intensity intervals across machines and body weight exercises
GYMNASTICS
This week, we will focus on TTB progressions, followed by gymnastics-focused strength work.
HYROX
40 mins of Hyrox interval work. The faster you go, the more rest you can earn.
MOBILITY
Stability/activation has been showing up as a big weakness in mobility classes, so this session's primary focus will be on these on both the upper & lower body.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we kick off a new training block, transitioning from high-volume speed reps to heavier weights and less volume. On Monday, we are hitting a paused bench press, followed by some upper-body bodybuilding. On Wednesday, we start a progression on box-front squats with a hearty dose of single-leg work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we will spend time overhead in weightlifting. Moving onto a classic lifting complex, ‘clean + front squat + split jerk’. Finishing off with some clean pulls
Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
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
Wednesday - Coffee Spin
With Muscat 70.3 on the weekend, today is an easy spin out with a coffee at the end.
Start time: 05:59 am
Location : BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday Ride
An endurance ride with a mixed group of road cyclists and triathletes. There is an option to do 85 or 105km. Speak to coach Rob Foster if attending, rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Sunday - Burj to Burj
https://www.burj2burj.com/about
InnerFight: MOE ABEIDAT
Moe consistently embodies the values that we champion at InnerFight. His consistency is evident; he continues to show up week in and week out, trains hard and sets an excellent example for all his family to follow.
The changes we have seen in Moe have not only been physical and mental but also in his approach to life. There is no weakness here, and he is truly smashing life.
Youth: JUMANA FAIZULLABHOY
Jumana Faizullabhoy is a member of our Teens program. She is patient and has focused determination. Her recent progress is a testament to her will to move well and work towards improvement. Jumana always puts forth her best effort in class and isn’t afraid to challenge herself. She is friendly with her classmates and a true pleasure to have in class. Congratulations, Jumana!
Endurance: CRAIG BERGIN
Coach Rob Jones says, "Craig has truly exemplified dedication and achievement Since joining InnerFight Endurance. Personal bests in two consecutive half marathons in as many weeks as well as a marathon PB this season showcases his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Balancing his roles as an athlete, husband, and father, Craig demonstrates that with thoughtful planning and unwavering consistency, you can successfully navigate and excel in all aspects of life.
His realism and honesty about future goal timelines add an inspiring touch to his journey.
Congratulations to Craig for embodying the perfect blend of athleticism and family commitment."
Ladies Run Club: MEGAN VAN DER BERG
Megan has been a member of LRC since March 2022, and this month she showed No Weakness at the DCS Half Marathon. Megan gradually upped her run volume over a 12-week block to get half marathon ready with fellow LRC runners. Megan managed to balance working life, house hunting and moving house in the last couple of weeks of her training. Despite the challenges, she showed up with a smile and embraced each session and the event. Thank you for being an awesome member of this community, Megan.
Endurance - Ireland: PAUL 'PAULIE' KILEEN
This month we are highlighting a very special individual, Paulie. Paulie displays a mindset of self improvement every day. His “why” is very clear and there is never a whisper of doubt in his compliance. Paulie has taken his running to the next level, training 3 days a week with the team and is now working towards his first 10k race in March and then onto The Dublin Half marathon in September.
Paulie will say it himself, he has not had an easy life battling addiction from a very young age. Turning 59 on Sunday and being clean for 2 years there is no doubt in his mind that he will get to the marathon distance as his main goal by believing in his ability and showing up.
Thanks for being you, keep smashing it.
Endurance - New Zealand: BLAKE CARLIN
Blake joined InnerFight Endurance-New Zealand in November 2023 with the goal to do something for himself. He shows up every week to track with his game face on, ready to attack the sessions at full noise. Balancing work and family is a hard enough job as it is before adding training on to your plate, but Blake has made it a staple in his week to commit to and is executing it with guts, hard work and, a decent amount of stubbornness too. He came 1st in his first short trail event and just smashed out a fast 10km at a local event in Tauranga.
Blake now has his sights set on the Rotorua Marathon in May.
You’re an asset to our community Blake with your great yarns and your willingness to be comfortable about being uncomfortable.
InnerFight: MOE ABEIDAT
Moe consistently embodies the values that we champion at InnerFight. His consistency is evident; he continues to show up week in and week out, trains hard and sets an excellent example for all his family to follow.
The changes we have seen in Moe have not only been physical and mental but also in his approach to life. There is no weakness here, and he is truly smashing life.
Youth: JUMANA FAIZULLABHOY
Jumana Faizullabhoy is a member of our Teens program. She is patient and has focused determination. Her recent progress is a testament to her will to move well and work towards improvement. Jumana always puts forth her best effort in class and isn’t afraid to challenge herself. She is friendly with her classmates and a true pleasure to have in class. Congratulations, Jumana!
Endurance: CRAIG BERGIN
Coach Rob Jones says, "Craig has truly exemplified dedication and achievement Since joining InnerFight Endurance. Personal bests in two consecutive half marathons in as many weeks as well as a marathon PB this season showcases his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Balancing his roles as an athlete, husband, and father, Craig demonstrates that with thoughtful planning and unwavering consistency, you can successfully navigate and excel in all aspects of life.
His realism and honesty about future goal timelines add an inspiring touch to his journey.
Congratulations to Craig for embodying the perfect blend of athleticism and family commitment."
Ladies Run Club: MEGAN VAN DER BERG
Megan has been a member of LRC since March 2022, and this month she showed No Weakness at the DCS Half Marathon. Megan gradually upped her run volume over a 12-week block to get half marathon ready with fellow LRC runners. Megan managed to balance working life, house hunting and moving house in the last couple of weeks of her training. Despite the challenges, she showed up with a smile and embraced each session and the event. Thank you for being an awesome member of this community, Megan.
Endurance - Ireland: PAUL 'PAULIE' KILEEN
This month we are highlighting a very special individual, Paulie. Paulie displays a mindset of self improvement every day. His “why” is very clear and there is never a whisper of doubt in his compliance. Paulie has taken his running to the next level, training 3 days a week with the team and is now working towards his first 10k race in March and then onto The Dublin Half marathon in September.
Paulie will say it himself, he has not had an easy life battling addiction from a very young age. Turning 59 on Sunday and being clean for 2 years there is no doubt in his mind that he will get to the marathon distance as his main goal by believing in his ability and showing up.
Thanks for being you, keep smashing it.
Endurance - New Zealand: BLAKE CARLIN
Blake joined InnerFight Endurance-New Zealand in November 2023 with the goal to do something for himself. He shows up every week to track with his game face on, ready to attack the sessions at full noise. Balancing work and family is a hard enough job as it is before adding training on to your plate, but Blake has made it a staple in his week to commit to and is executing it with guts, hard work and, a decent amount of stubbornness too. He came 1st in his first short trail event and just smashed out a fast 10km at a local event in Tauranga.
Blake now has his sights set on the Rotorua Marathon in May.
You’re an asset to our community Blake with your great yarns and your willingness to be comfortable about being uncomfortable.
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