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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.
ENGINE
A sustained 50-minute aerobic workout designed to build your engine and endurance. Expect continuous movement across the bike, rower, ski erg, and running, all at a manageable, steady pace.
GYMNASTICS
This week is all about the bar! On Tuesday, we’ll continue working on pulling strength, followed by kipping and butterfly progressions. On Thursday, Bar Muscle Ups will make an appearance. Get ready for low bar drills, strength work and BMU progressions galore.
HYROX
A high-intensity session focused on building leg strength and muscular endurance. We will finish each movement with short runs to build resilience under fatigue.
MOBILITY
Back to the flows, yes, back in popular demand, I’m running it back. Full body stretching ended with stability/activation of course.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in Pure Strength, we kick off Monday with a heavy set of RDLS, followed by some Front squat volume, and then some frontal plane strength work. On Wednesday, we have some overcoming isometrics to kick our session off, followed by some cluster sets on the bench press, and then some push-pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch; we are breaking down the movement. Starting with the 3-position snatch. Drilling the timings under the barbell. Followed by snatch pulls and a complex of behind-the-neck push press into OHS.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
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.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 5 mins blocks. You will take a 2 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 5x.
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. This week we will be running 300m repeats at 3km pace, each with a very easy float between.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 100m effort through the park behind InnerFight, you will then have 300m easy/recovery before repeating the sequence.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be working on a negative split run. After 20 mins of easy running you will go into 1 min on, 1 min off intervals for 30 mins. Post session coffees at Common Grounds from 7am.
Monday:
Starting the week with some pressing tempo push-up work, followed by some bench press and death march, and then a strongman-style workout for an epic start to the week!
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - 3 to 5 tempo push-ups tempo @31x1
B) Every 90 sec x 10 alt between - 5 Barbell bench press @20x1 (building) & 16 alt DB death march
Conditioning:
For Time:
10-1 Sandbag Over Shoulder
1-10 Dumbbell STOH
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some sled work in the strength, and then some Interval work that will challenge your squat and pull endurance.
Strength:
A) 6 mins build to max triple broad jump
Rest 2 mins
B) Every 2 mins x 5 2 length sled push
Conditioning:
4 min window
30 sec wall sit
30 wall balls
15 pull-ups
AMRAP cal ski
Rest 2 mins x 4
Wednesday:
Wednesday is all about the barbell in both the skill and a fast-paced
Squat clean and run workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 8 - 2 power clean + 2 push press
Rest 2 mins
B) Every 90 sec x 3 6 BB good mornings @30x1
Conditioning:
For Time:
15-12- 9 Squat Cleans
After each set, a park run
Thursday:
Thursday, we have some strict pull-up work followed by a long endurance workout on the rower.
Strength:
A: In a 2-minute window, establish a MAX unbroken set of strict pull-ups/chest 2 bar/bar muscle-ups
+
B: EMOM 8 @ 33% of A
Conditioning:
30 mins Max Cal Row:
0-10 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpees
11-20 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpee box jump
21-30 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpee box jump over
Friday:
FUF, we are finishing off with some single-leg and core work, and then 6 rounds of
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 20 sec strict TTB/SLR
rest 2 min
B) Every 2 mins x 4 - 12 alt front rack KB reverse lunge
Conditioning:
6 Rounds For Time:
12 TTB
40/30 Cal Ass Bike and C2 bike (Alternating)
20 Russian KB Swing
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 ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
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.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 5 mins blocks. You will take a 2 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 5x.
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. This week we will be running 300m repeats at 3km pace, each with a very easy float between.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 100m effort through the park behind InnerFight, you will then have 300m easy/recovery before repeating the sequence.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be working on a negative split run. After 20 mins of easy running you will go into 1 min on, 1 min off intervals for 30 mins. Post session coffees at Common Grounds from 7am.
Monday:
Starting the week with some pressing tempo push-up work, followed by some bench press and death march, and then a strongman-style workout for an epic start to the week!
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - 3 to 5 tempo push-ups tempo @31x1
B) Every 90 sec x 10 alt between - 5 Barbell bench press @20x1 (building) & 16 alt DB death march
Conditioning:
For Time:
10-1 Sandbag Over Shoulder
1-10 Dumbbell STOH
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some sled work in the strength, and then some Interval work that will challenge your squat and pull endurance.
Strength:
A) 6 mins build to max triple broad jump
Rest 2 mins
B) Every 2 mins x 5 2 length sled push
Conditioning:
4 min window
30 sec wall sit
30 wall balls
15 pull-ups
AMRAP cal ski
Rest 2 mins x 4
Wednesday:
Wednesday is all about the barbell in both the skill and a fast-paced
Squat clean and run workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 8 - 2 power clean + 2 push press
Rest 2 mins
B) Every 90 sec x 3 6 BB good mornings @30x1
Conditioning:
For Time:
15-12- 9 Squat Cleans
After each set, a park run
Thursday:
Thursday, we have some strict pull-up work followed by a long endurance workout on the rower.
Strength:
A: In a 2-minute window, establish a MAX unbroken set of strict pull-ups/chest 2 bar/bar muscle-ups
+
B: EMOM 8 @ 33% of A
Conditioning:
30 mins Max Cal Row:
0-10 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpees
11-20 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpee box jump
21-30 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpee box jump over
Friday:
FUF, we are finishing off with some single-leg and core work, and then 6 rounds of
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 20 sec strict TTB/SLR
rest 2 min
B) Every 2 mins x 4 - 12 alt front rack KB reverse lunge
Conditioning:
6 Rounds For Time:
12 TTB
40/30 Cal Ass Bike and C2 bike (Alternating)
20 Russian KB Swing
ENGINE
A sustained 50-minute aerobic workout designed to build your engine and endurance. Expect continuous movement across the bike, rower, ski erg, and running, all at a manageable, steady pace.
GYMNASTICS
This week is all about the bar! On Tuesday, we’ll continue working on pulling strength, followed by kipping and butterfly progressions. On Thursday, Bar Muscle Ups will make an appearance. Get ready for low bar drills, strength work and BMU progressions galore.
HYROX
A high-intensity session focused on building leg strength and muscular endurance. We will finish each movement with short runs to build resilience under fatigue.
MOBILITY
Back to the flows, yes, back in popular demand, I’m running it back. Full body stretching ended with stability/activation of course.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in Pure Strength, we kick off Monday with a heavy set of RDLS, followed by some Front squat volume, and then some frontal plane strength work. On Wednesday, we have some overcoming isometrics to kick our session off, followed by some cluster sets on the bench press, and then some push-pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch; we are breaking down the movement. Starting with the 3-position snatch. Drilling the timings under the barbell. Followed by snatch pulls and a complex of behind-the-neck push press into OHS.
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: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 5 mins blocks. You will take a 2 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 5x.
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. This week we will be running 300m repeats at 3km pace, each with a very easy float between.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 100m effort through the park behind InnerFight, you will then have 300m easy/recovery before repeating the sequence.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be working on a negative split run. After 20 mins of easy running you will go into 1 min on, 1 min off intervals for 30 mins. Post session coffees at Common Grounds from 7am.
Monday:
Starting the week with some pressing tempo push-up work, followed by some bench press and death march, and then a strongman-style workout for an epic start to the week!
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - 3 to 5 tempo push-ups tempo @31x1
B) Every 90 sec x 10 alt between - 5 Barbell bench press @20x1 (building) & 16 alt DB death march
Conditioning:
For Time:
10-1 Sandbag Over Shoulder
1-10 Dumbbell STOH
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some sled work in the strength, and then some Interval work that will challenge your squat and pull endurance.
Strength:
A) 6 mins build to max triple broad jump
Rest 2 mins
B) Every 2 mins x 5 2 length sled push
Conditioning:
4 min window
30 sec wall sit
30 wall balls
15 pull-ups
AMRAP cal ski
Rest 2 mins x 4
Wednesday:
Wednesday is all about the barbell in both the skill and a fast-paced
Squat clean and run workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 8 - 2 power clean + 2 push press
Rest 2 mins
B) Every 90 sec x 3 6 BB good mornings @30x1
Conditioning:
For Time:
15-12- 9 Squat Cleans
After each set, a park run
Thursday:
Thursday, we have some strict pull-up work followed by a long endurance workout on the rower.
Strength:
A: In a 2-minute window, establish a MAX unbroken set of strict pull-ups/chest 2 bar/bar muscle-ups
+
B: EMOM 8 @ 33% of A
Conditioning:
30 mins Max Cal Row:
0-10 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpees
11-20 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpee box jump
21-30 mins every 2:30 mins 6 burpee box jump over
Friday:
FUF, we are finishing off with some single-leg and core work, and then 6 rounds of
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 20 sec strict TTB/SLR
rest 2 min
B) Every 2 mins x 4 - 12 alt front rack KB reverse lunge
Conditioning:
6 Rounds For Time:
12 TTB
40/30 Cal Ass Bike and C2 bike (Alternating)
20 Russian KB Swing
ENGINE
A sustained 50-minute aerobic workout designed to build your engine and endurance. Expect continuous movement across the bike, rower, ski erg, and running, all at a manageable, steady pace.
GYMNASTICS
This week is all about the bar! On Tuesday, we’ll continue working on pulling strength, followed by kipping and butterfly progressions. On Thursday, Bar Muscle Ups will make an appearance. Get ready for low bar drills, strength work and BMU progressions galore.
HYROX
A high-intensity session focused on building leg strength and muscular endurance. We will finish each movement with short runs to build resilience under fatigue.
MOBILITY
Back to the flows, yes, back in popular demand, I’m running it back. Full body stretching ended with stability/activation of course.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in Pure Strength, we kick off Monday with a heavy set of RDLS, followed by some Front squat volume, and then some frontal plane strength work. On Wednesday, we have some overcoming isometrics to kick our session off, followed by some cluster sets on the bench press, and then some push-pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch; we are breaking down the movement. Starting with the 3-position snatch. Drilling the timings under the barbell. Followed by snatch pulls and a complex of behind-the-neck push press into OHS.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
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.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
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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