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Process or Outcome
Journeying through Lockdown and Endurance Adventures
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down again, but this time, working on handstand push-ups. Strength work to round out the session will follow.
MOBILITY
We will do some full-body stretching flows and get the body nice & loose for our continuous stability/activation exercises.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are working to a tough single on the paused bench press and then hitting some incline dumbbell presses as our accessory. Wednesday, we have our final week of box squatting with some single-leg and hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the snatch in weightlifting. Starting with muscle snatch + OHS, moving onto a spicy complex. Then a EMOM power snatch, finishing with some behind the neck push press. Make sure you book in!
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
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
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: 05:5a am
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: Common Grounds
Saturday Ride
Endurance ride with the crew! 85 or 100km options. Email rf@innerfight.com for more info.
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: BOTS
Sunday - Swim/Bike Session
In prep for Mamzar triathlon on the 16th March. Email tw@innerifight.com for more info.
Start time: 06:45 am
Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 6 mins you will have 3 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 4x rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Today we will be running 400s and 200s, which will fluctuate in 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. Today the session is 3 - 4 x
800m, 2 mins rest
400m, 1 min rest
Try and pick up the pace from the 800 to the 400.
Friday
Hills Start Time: 5:29am
Tempo
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Sunday
Time: 06:59am
Location: Wadi Naqab Parking
Session: Long Run
If you need some elevation in your training, then join us today in Wadi Naqab.
We run up past the security hut and keep going until you get to the very top of the climb. Run back down to the bottom.
After 2km or so the tarmac turns into Compact jeep trail.
Monday:
Heavy Thrusters building over nine sets, looking for a heavy single for the day! We then team up and get to work with 7-minute AMRAPs with bike sprints and AMRAP wall balls!
Strength:
Every 90secs x 9 - Barbell Thrusters 3-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1
Conditioning:
Teams of 3 in a 7 min window x 3
2000m C2 bike
AMRAP Wall Balls
rest 2 mins
Tuesday:
Upside down for a Tuesday as we spend some practising and working on scales for the Hand Stand Push Up before finding a max set and then taking a percentage of that, and then getting some volume in the shoulders. The workout for today is a spicy combination of Toes to Bar, Wall Walks and DB Reverse Lunges. Will you get the 5 rounds down within the time cap?
Strength:
A) Kippin Handstand Drills
B) 2mins to Establish a Unbroken Set of Kipping HSPU
C) EMOM x 6 - 33% of your Unbroken Set
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
20 TTB
4 wall walks
12 Double Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunges
Wednesday:
Oly lifting day with the focus being on Touch and Go Power Cleans, slowing increasing in weight, in waves over 12 sets! We then get stuck into a fast and furious workout: will you go unbroken? Can you hang on? How much are you willing to suffer?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 12
A) 3 Touch and Go Power Cleans
B) 2 Touch and Go Power Cleans
C) 1 Power Cleans
Conditioning:
For time
30 Pull-ups
10 Power cleans (80/50)
30/20 Cal Bike
7 min TC
Thursday:
Back Squats, we look for a heavy 1 Rep for the day! A longer workout for today, 24min AMRAP, low skill, but to get the targeted 3+ rounds, you will need to move at a steady pace!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - Paused Back Squats 5-5-3-3-1
Conditioning:
24 Min AMRAP
Olivara run
750/600m ski
20-box jump-over
Friday:
Get excited! We are ending the week with some DB Bench and Inverted Rows before we hit a workout, including DB Hang Clean and Jerks, DB Snatches, and some rowing that will test your grip and your lungs!
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
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
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
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: 05:5a am
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: Common Grounds
Saturday Ride
Endurance ride with the crew! 85 or 100km options. Email rf@innerfight.com for more info.
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: BOTS
Sunday - Swim/Bike Session
In prep for Mamzar triathlon on the 16th March. Email tw@innerifight.com for more info.
Start time: 06:45 am
Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 6 mins you will have 3 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 4x rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Today we will be running 400s and 200s, which will fluctuate in 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. Today the session is 3 - 4 x
800m, 2 mins rest
400m, 1 min rest
Try and pick up the pace from the 800 to the 400.
Friday
Hills Start Time: 5:29am
Tempo
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Sunday
Time: 06:59am
Location: Wadi Naqab Parking
Session: Long Run
If you need some elevation in your training, then join us today in Wadi Naqab.
We run up past the security hut and keep going until you get to the very top of the climb. Run back down to the bottom.
After 2km or so the tarmac turns into Compact jeep trail.
Monday:
Heavy Thrusters building over nine sets, looking for a heavy single for the day! We then team up and get to work with 7-minute AMRAPs with bike sprints and AMRAP wall balls!
Strength:
Every 90secs x 9 - Barbell Thrusters 3-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1
Conditioning:
Teams of 3 in a 7 min window x 3
2000m C2 bike
AMRAP Wall Balls
rest 2 mins
Tuesday:
Upside down for a Tuesday as we spend some practising and working on scales for the Hand Stand Push Up before finding a max set and then taking a percentage of that, and then getting some volume in the shoulders. The workout for today is a spicy combination of Toes to Bar, Wall Walks and DB Reverse Lunges. Will you get the 5 rounds down within the time cap?
Strength:
A) Kippin Handstand Drills
B) 2mins to Establish a Unbroken Set of Kipping HSPU
C) EMOM x 6 - 33% of your Unbroken Set
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
20 TTB
4 wall walks
12 Double Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunges
Wednesday:
Oly lifting day with the focus being on Touch and Go Power Cleans, slowing increasing in weight, in waves over 12 sets! We then get stuck into a fast and furious workout: will you go unbroken? Can you hang on? How much are you willing to suffer?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 12
A) 3 Touch and Go Power Cleans
B) 2 Touch and Go Power Cleans
C) 1 Power Cleans
Conditioning:
For time
30 Pull-ups
10 Power cleans (80/50)
30/20 Cal Bike
7 min TC
Thursday:
Back Squats, we look for a heavy 1 Rep for the day! A longer workout for today, 24min AMRAP, low skill, but to get the targeted 3+ rounds, you will need to move at a steady pace!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - Paused Back Squats 5-5-3-3-1
Conditioning:
24 Min AMRAP
Olivara run
750/600m ski
20-box jump-over
Friday:
Get excited! We are ending the week with some DB Bench and Inverted Rows before we hit a workout, including DB Hang Clean and Jerks, DB Snatches, and some rowing that will test your grip and your lungs!
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down again, but this time, working on handstand push-ups. Strength work to round out the session will follow.
MOBILITY
We will do some full-body stretching flows and get the body nice & loose for our continuous stability/activation exercises.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are working to a tough single on the paused bench press and then hitting some incline dumbbell presses as our accessory. Wednesday, we have our final week of box squatting with some single-leg and hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the snatch in weightlifting. Starting with muscle snatch + OHS, moving onto a spicy complex. Then a EMOM power snatch, finishing with some behind the neck push press. Make sure you book in!
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 6 mins you will have 3 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 4x rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Today we will be running 400s and 200s, which will fluctuate in 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. Today the session is 3 - 4 x
800m, 2 mins rest
400m, 1 min rest
Try and pick up the pace from the 800 to the 400.
Friday
Hills Start Time: 5:29am
Tempo
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Sunday
Time: 06:59am
Location: Wadi Naqab Parking
Session: Long Run
If you need some elevation in your training, then join us today in Wadi Naqab.
We run up past the security hut and keep going until you get to the very top of the climb. Run back down to the bottom.
After 2km or so the tarmac turns into Compact jeep trail.
Monday:
Heavy Thrusters building over nine sets, looking for a heavy single for the day! We then team up and get to work with 7-minute AMRAPs with bike sprints and AMRAP wall balls!
Strength:
Every 90secs x 9 - Barbell Thrusters 3-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1
Conditioning:
Teams of 3 in a 7 min window x 3
2000m C2 bike
AMRAP Wall Balls
rest 2 mins
Tuesday:
Upside down for a Tuesday as we spend some practising and working on scales for the Hand Stand Push Up before finding a max set and then taking a percentage of that, and then getting some volume in the shoulders. The workout for today is a spicy combination of Toes to Bar, Wall Walks and DB Reverse Lunges. Will you get the 5 rounds down within the time cap?
Strength:
A) Kippin Handstand Drills
B) 2mins to Establish a Unbroken Set of Kipping HSPU
C) EMOM x 6 - 33% of your Unbroken Set
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
20 TTB
4 wall walks
12 Double Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunges
Wednesday:
Oly lifting day with the focus being on Touch and Go Power Cleans, slowing increasing in weight, in waves over 12 sets! We then get stuck into a fast and furious workout: will you go unbroken? Can you hang on? How much are you willing to suffer?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 12
A) 3 Touch and Go Power Cleans
B) 2 Touch and Go Power Cleans
C) 1 Power Cleans
Conditioning:
For time
30 Pull-ups
10 Power cleans (80/50)
30/20 Cal Bike
7 min TC
Thursday:
Back Squats, we look for a heavy 1 Rep for the day! A longer workout for today, 24min AMRAP, low skill, but to get the targeted 3+ rounds, you will need to move at a steady pace!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - Paused Back Squats 5-5-3-3-1
Conditioning:
24 Min AMRAP
Olivara run
750/600m ski
20-box jump-over
Friday:
Get excited! We are ending the week with some DB Bench and Inverted Rows before we hit a workout, including DB Hang Clean and Jerks, DB Snatches, and some rowing that will test your grip and your lungs!
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down again, but this time, working on handstand push-ups. Strength work to round out the session will follow.
MOBILITY
We will do some full-body stretching flows and get the body nice & loose for our continuous stability/activation exercises.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are working to a tough single on the paused bench press and then hitting some incline dumbbell presses as our accessory. Wednesday, we have our final week of box squatting with some single-leg and hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the snatch in weightlifting. Starting with muscle snatch + OHS, moving onto a spicy complex. Then a EMOM power snatch, finishing with some behind the neck push press. Make sure you book in!
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
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
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: 05:5a am
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: Common Grounds
Saturday Ride
Endurance ride with the crew! 85 or 100km options. Email rf@innerfight.com for more info.
Start time: 05:59 am
Location: BOTS
Sunday - Swim/Bike Session
In prep for Mamzar triathlon on the 16th March. Email tw@innerifight.com for more info.
Start time: 06:45 am
Location: Common Grounds
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
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