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The Inaugural Dubai T100
InnerFight Endurance Takes on the T100
Over the weekend, 30 InnerFight athletes joined over 1,900 triathletes from around the globe at the beach for the inaugural T100 World Championships. Participants took on either the Sprint race or the full distance of a 2km swim, 80km bike, and 18km run. Having not raced a long-course triathlon in many years—and with the buzz of this race on our doorstep—I dusted off the trisuit for a morning of lactate-fueled fun!
The swim course featured a beautiful two-loop route, with waves of brightly coloured swim caps thrashing through the water in times ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The bike course offered a challenging yet rewarding ride, full of overpasses and tight 180-degree turns. The run tested every athlete's endurance with its varied terrain, sharp turns, and short but powerful ramp climbs.
Conditions were as you'd expect from a November morning—a gentle breeze on the bike that posed little challenge and was just enough to offset the rising desert heat. By the run, the heat was in full "oven mode," with athletes soaking themselves with bottled water, sponges, and ice to stay cool.
For our gym and endurance team, this race was more than just an event; it was a celebration of bringing long-course racing back to Dubai after the 70.3 event ended four years ago. All 30 of our athletes gave it their all, with many achieving personal bests in swim and conquering distances they'd never tackled.
The sidelines were electric with cheers from our community, proving that no race is ever run alone. Whether holding signs, shouting encouragement, snapping photos and videos, or even offering a cheeky bum tap as we passed, the supporters played a pivotal role in the day's success. I stand firm that we had the biggest cheer squad out there. Not a single 2km stretch of the run without seeing a member of our community and hearing their encouragement!
Reflecting on the event, it's clear that the T100 wasn't just about individual achievements. It was a testament to the power of shared goals, unwavering support, and the belief that we can overcome any challenge as a team. This is what endurance sports—and our community—are all about! #NoWeakness
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
Over the weekend, 30 InnerFight athletes joined over 1,900 triathletes from around the globe at the beach for the inaugural T100 World Championships. Participants took on either the Sprint race or the full distance of a 2km swim, 80km bike, and 18km run. Having not raced a long-course triathlon in many years—and with the buzz of this race on our doorstep—I dusted off the trisuit for a morning of lactate-fueled fun!
The swim course featured a beautiful two-loop route, with waves of brightly coloured swim caps thrashing through the water in times ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The bike course offered a challenging yet rewarding ride, full of overpasses and tight 180-degree turns. The run tested every athlete's endurance with its varied terrain, sharp turns, and short but powerful ramp climbs.
Conditions were as you'd expect from a November morning—a gentle breeze on the bike that posed little challenge and was just enough to offset the rising desert heat. By the run, the heat was in full "oven mode," with athletes soaking themselves with bottled water, sponges, and ice to stay cool.
For our gym and endurance team, this race was more than just an event; it was a celebration of bringing long-course racing back to Dubai after the 70.3 event ended four years ago. All 30 of our athletes gave it their all, with many achieving personal bests in swim and conquering distances they'd never tackled.
The sidelines were electric with cheers from our community, proving that no race is ever run alone. Whether holding signs, shouting encouragement, snapping photos and videos, or even offering a cheeky bum tap as we passed, the supporters played a pivotal role in the day's success. I stand firm that we had the biggest cheer squad out there. Not a single 2km stretch of the run without seeing a member of our community and hearing their encouragement!
Reflecting on the event, it's clear that the T100 wasn't just about individual achievements. It was a testament to the power of shared goals, unwavering support, and the belief that we can overcome any challenge as a team. This is what endurance sports—and our community—are all about! #NoWeakness
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
Over the weekend, 30 InnerFight athletes joined over 1,900 triathletes from around the globe at the beach for the inaugural T100 World Championships. Participants took on either the Sprint race or the full distance of a 2km swim, 80km bike, and 18km run. Having not raced a long-course triathlon in many years—and with the buzz of this race on our doorstep—I dusted off the trisuit for a morning of lactate-fueled fun!
The swim course featured a beautiful two-loop route, with waves of brightly coloured swim caps thrashing through the water in times ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The bike course offered a challenging yet rewarding ride, full of overpasses and tight 180-degree turns. The run tested every athlete's endurance with its varied terrain, sharp turns, and short but powerful ramp climbs.
Conditions were as you'd expect from a November morning—a gentle breeze on the bike that posed little challenge and was just enough to offset the rising desert heat. By the run, the heat was in full "oven mode," with athletes soaking themselves with bottled water, sponges, and ice to stay cool.
For our gym and endurance team, this race was more than just an event; it was a celebration of bringing long-course racing back to Dubai after the 70.3 event ended four years ago. All 30 of our athletes gave it their all, with many achieving personal bests in swim and conquering distances they'd never tackled.
The sidelines were electric with cheers from our community, proving that no race is ever run alone. Whether holding signs, shouting encouragement, snapping photos and videos, or even offering a cheeky bum tap as we passed, the supporters played a pivotal role in the day's success. I stand firm that we had the biggest cheer squad out there. Not a single 2km stretch of the run without seeing a member of our community and hearing their encouragement!
Reflecting on the event, it's clear that the T100 wasn't just about individual achievements. It was a testament to the power of shared goals, unwavering support, and the belief that we can overcome any challenge as a team. This is what endurance sports—and our community—are all about! #NoWeakness
Monday
Time: 5:59pm ONLY
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 10- and 5-minute blocks. Ensure to use the recovery to have the HR come down, if that means walking the recovery that is ok!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have descending 400s, each with a 40 sec rest. You will start at 10km pace and work down towards 3km pace on these reps. This is a chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we have 1km repeats off a 2 min rest. Rest will be standing to ensure the body recoveries after each rep. If you ran hard at Track yesterday, feel free to come along for an easy run.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we have hill repeats. We will meet further up the beach track this week to give us more time on the bridge/hill. Post run coffees at To The Moon and Back.
Sunday
Time: 04:29am
Location: TBC - will be shared in WA
Session: Dubai Run
This will be a fun, social run where we'll stick together, celebrating our passion for running, our community, and the rare chance to go along Sheikh Zayed Road without road rage.
This week at InnerFight, we will start off with some back squats and then leggy conditioning. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics work followed by a tough EMOM. Wednesday, we will Sumo deadlift, then get into a rowing power clean WOD with ascending weight on the power cleans. Thursday, we focus on some upper body pulling work coupled with some single leg work and then some fast short AMRAPS. Friday, we are snatching, followed by a long continuous mover for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Tempo Back Squats & Banded Pull Aparts
Conditioning:
Every 4 mins x 5 sets complete:
2 rounds
8 front squat (50/35)
8 lateral hops over the bar
8 box Jump over
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Holds + Hollow Holds + Dual DB Strict Press + Hanging Leg Raises
B) Toes To Bar
Conditioning:
EMOM15
Min 1 - 5 wall walks
Min 2 -10 burpee shuttle runs (5m)
Min 3 -15 TTB
Wednesday:
Strength:
Sumo Deadlifts + DB Lateral Raises
Conditioning:
20 Min amrap
500/400m row
5 Power clean
*Every round build PC weight starts at 60/40kg plus 2.5/5kg
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Pull-Up Complex - Strict / Kippin C2B / Kipping Pull-Ups
B) Dual KB Front Rack Box Step Ups
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
3 min amrap
6 C2B
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 2 mins
3 min amrap
6 Kb Push Press (2 x 12/16)
12 KB forward lunge
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Strength:
Snatch Complex - Power Snatch / Overhead Squat / Hang Power Snatch
Conditioning:
Its Friday so 30 Rounds of Fun.... Letsss Gooooo!
ENGINE
Building those engines with a partner this week, which means higher intensity intervals across the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue to focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Anything from a half hyrox to a full hyrox depending on your goals. We will change the distance of the runs so that we all finish together.
MOBILITY
Lower mobility/flexibility takes the front seat now. We will retest a few weeks ago to see if we are improving. The finisher will be upper stabilisation drills.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, have some tough bench press cluster sets and then some upper body accessory work on Monday, followed by a chance to progress the loading on the Single Leg work from last week,
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are dialling in positions with a muscle clean and press followed by a heavy clean hang clean and Jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM.
Track Tuesday
This week is descending 400’s, dialling in some pace work ready for testing next week.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
Back to some hard Vo2max efforts this week. 6 X 4min zone 5!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Hill reps! Our monthly hills session. This week we will start from a different location at the same time.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Parking is available here (underneath the bridge): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VEi1knJQncTAopc9
Post run coffees at To the Moon and Back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZ2guifBnTQZLokMA
IFE Run WA link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0P8uWduZeiE7kin64pYfa
Saturday Ride
Our longer group ride, for riders who can avg around 30kph n group rides. We welcome anyone to join us.
Start time: 05:59 am
Over the weekend, 30 InnerFight athletes joined over 1,900 triathletes from around the globe at the beach for the inaugural T100 World Championships. Participants took on either the Sprint race or the full distance of a 2km swim, 80km bike, and 18km run. Having not raced a long-course triathlon in many years—and with the buzz of this race on our doorstep—I dusted off the trisuit for a morning of lactate-fueled fun!
The swim course featured a beautiful two-loop route, with waves of brightly coloured swim caps thrashing through the water in times ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The bike course offered a challenging yet rewarding ride, full of overpasses and tight 180-degree turns. The run tested every athlete's endurance with its varied terrain, sharp turns, and short but powerful ramp climbs.
Conditions were as you'd expect from a November morning—a gentle breeze on the bike that posed little challenge and was just enough to offset the rising desert heat. By the run, the heat was in full "oven mode," with athletes soaking themselves with bottled water, sponges, and ice to stay cool.
For our gym and endurance team, this race was more than just an event; it was a celebration of bringing long-course racing back to Dubai after the 70.3 event ended four years ago. All 30 of our athletes gave it their all, with many achieving personal bests in swim and conquering distances they'd never tackled.
The sidelines were electric with cheers from our community, proving that no race is ever run alone. Whether holding signs, shouting encouragement, snapping photos and videos, or even offering a cheeky bum tap as we passed, the supporters played a pivotal role in the day's success. I stand firm that we had the biggest cheer squad out there. Not a single 2km stretch of the run without seeing a member of our community and hearing their encouragement!
Reflecting on the event, it's clear that the T100 wasn't just about individual achievements. It was a testament to the power of shared goals, unwavering support, and the belief that we can overcome any challenge as a team. This is what endurance sports—and our community—are all about! #NoWeakness
Over the weekend, 30 InnerFight athletes joined over 1,900 triathletes from around the globe at the beach for the inaugural T100 World Championships. Participants took on either the Sprint race or the full distance of a 2km swim, 80km bike, and 18km run. Having not raced a long-course triathlon in many years—and with the buzz of this race on our doorstep—I dusted off the trisuit for a morning of lactate-fueled fun!
The swim course featured a beautiful two-loop route, with waves of brightly coloured swim caps thrashing through the water in times ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The bike course offered a challenging yet rewarding ride, full of overpasses and tight 180-degree turns. The run tested every athlete's endurance with its varied terrain, sharp turns, and short but powerful ramp climbs.
Conditions were as you'd expect from a November morning—a gentle breeze on the bike that posed little challenge and was just enough to offset the rising desert heat. By the run, the heat was in full "oven mode," with athletes soaking themselves with bottled water, sponges, and ice to stay cool.
For our gym and endurance team, this race was more than just an event; it was a celebration of bringing long-course racing back to Dubai after the 70.3 event ended four years ago. All 30 of our athletes gave it their all, with many achieving personal bests in swim and conquering distances they'd never tackled.
The sidelines were electric with cheers from our community, proving that no race is ever run alone. Whether holding signs, shouting encouragement, snapping photos and videos, or even offering a cheeky bum tap as we passed, the supporters played a pivotal role in the day's success. I stand firm that we had the biggest cheer squad out there. Not a single 2km stretch of the run without seeing a member of our community and hearing their encouragement!
Reflecting on the event, it's clear that the T100 wasn't just about individual achievements. It was a testament to the power of shared goals, unwavering support, and the belief that we can overcome any challenge as a team. This is what endurance sports—and our community—are all about! #NoWeakness
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