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When I was a Kid
Find out what truly makes you happy
When I sat down to start writing this, I had a huge list of nostalgic memories from growing up. Whilst this was actually really good fun to think about and reflect on, I don’t think it would of served you any value and so back to the drawing board I went.
When we are kids we all fantasize about what we want to be. We dress up, play and pretend with our friends. We might be army men, shop workers, magicians, pop stars, hairdressers or doctors. What we also do is run, squat, climb, move, hang, swing, roll and jump.
Then we get a little bit older, and people, programs and society tells us what we SHOULD be. I remember being in school in a very uninspiring lesson when I was 14 or 15 and typing answers into some computer software which then ‘spat out’ the perfect professions for me to focus on. I was then advised to take A-levels by my ‘careers advisor’ that would push me in that direction - I only wish now I could remember what they were.
My mum and dad were always supportive but never tried to sway me one way or another. What I wanted to do was always my choice and as long as I was happy with it, they were happy. We have a family friend who was an optician and white water canoeist who said “if you work for more than half of the year, you are working too much.” Seemed like a good idea to me...
It is estimated we will spend 30% of our lives working!
What’s insane to me is that over and over again people tell me how much they dislike, hate, lament what they do and I often wonder, why they do it? That’s a lot of your time spent being unhappy, why don’t they change paths? I’ve done it 3 times, my wife has done it 3 times, what’s the problem.
When we were kids, we dreamt of jobs that were fun, exciting, adventurous and brought us joy! If you are not in that position daily then perhaps you need to recalibrate! It’s never too late!
When I was kid, I use to run around for fun. I would chase things, sprint down hills as fast as I could, find the tallest tree and try to climb it, leave home in the morning with a bag, some friends and some cash and not return until dinner time. I would roll, squat, climb, swing, hang, swim, jump, walk, hike and not give it a second thought. If you know how we work at InnerFight then you will know that’s pretty much what I do on a daily basis right now! And to add extra layers to this cake, I get to help people discover their own adventures through endurance running as well.
Go back and have a conversation with your inner child. Figure out your values and find out what truly makes you happy, how you are going to get it, and make the move.
By Rob Jones, Endurance Coach
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ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
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Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
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Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
When I sat down to start writing this, I had a huge list of nostalgic memories from growing up. Whilst this was actually really good fun to think about and reflect on, I don’t think it would of served you any value and so back to the drawing board I went.
When we are kids we all fantasize about what we want to be. We dress up, play and pretend with our friends. We might be army men, shop workers, magicians, pop stars, hairdressers or doctors. What we also do is run, squat, climb, move, hang, swing, roll and jump.
Then we get a little bit older, and people, programs and society tells us what we SHOULD be. I remember being in school in a very uninspiring lesson when I was 14 or 15 and typing answers into some computer software which then ‘spat out’ the perfect professions for me to focus on. I was then advised to take A-levels by my ‘careers advisor’ that would push me in that direction - I only wish now I could remember what they were.
My mum and dad were always supportive but never tried to sway me one way or another. What I wanted to do was always my choice and as long as I was happy with it, they were happy. We have a family friend who was an optician and white water canoeist who said “if you work for more than half of the year, you are working too much.” Seemed like a good idea to me...
It is estimated we will spend 30% of our lives working!
What’s insane to me is that over and over again people tell me how much they dislike, hate, lament what they do and I often wonder, why they do it? That’s a lot of your time spent being unhappy, why don’t they change paths? I’ve done it 3 times, my wife has done it 3 times, what’s the problem.
When we were kids, we dreamt of jobs that were fun, exciting, adventurous and brought us joy! If you are not in that position daily then perhaps you need to recalibrate! It’s never too late!
When I was kid, I use to run around for fun. I would chase things, sprint down hills as fast as I could, find the tallest tree and try to climb it, leave home in the morning with a bag, some friends and some cash and not return until dinner time. I would roll, squat, climb, swing, hang, swim, jump, walk, hike and not give it a second thought. If you know how we work at InnerFight then you will know that’s pretty much what I do on a daily basis right now! And to add extra layers to this cake, I get to help people discover their own adventures through endurance running as well.
Go back and have a conversation with your inner child. Figure out your values and find out what truly makes you happy, how you are going to get it, and make the move.
By Rob Jones, Endurance Coach
Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
When I sat down to start writing this, I had a huge list of nostalgic memories from growing up. Whilst this was actually really good fun to think about and reflect on, I don’t think it would of served you any value and so back to the drawing board I went.
When we are kids we all fantasize about what we want to be. We dress up, play and pretend with our friends. We might be army men, shop workers, magicians, pop stars, hairdressers or doctors. What we also do is run, squat, climb, move, hang, swing, roll and jump.
Then we get a little bit older, and people, programs and society tells us what we SHOULD be. I remember being in school in a very uninspiring lesson when I was 14 or 15 and typing answers into some computer software which then ‘spat out’ the perfect professions for me to focus on. I was then advised to take A-levels by my ‘careers advisor’ that would push me in that direction - I only wish now I could remember what they were.
My mum and dad were always supportive but never tried to sway me one way or another. What I wanted to do was always my choice and as long as I was happy with it, they were happy. We have a family friend who was an optician and white water canoeist who said “if you work for more than half of the year, you are working too much.” Seemed like a good idea to me...
It is estimated we will spend 30% of our lives working!
What’s insane to me is that over and over again people tell me how much they dislike, hate, lament what they do and I often wonder, why they do it? That’s a lot of your time spent being unhappy, why don’t they change paths? I’ve done it 3 times, my wife has done it 3 times, what’s the problem.
When we were kids, we dreamt of jobs that were fun, exciting, adventurous and brought us joy! If you are not in that position daily then perhaps you need to recalibrate! It’s never too late!
When I was kid, I use to run around for fun. I would chase things, sprint down hills as fast as I could, find the tallest tree and try to climb it, leave home in the morning with a bag, some friends and some cash and not return until dinner time. I would roll, squat, climb, swing, hang, swim, jump, walk, hike and not give it a second thought. If you know how we work at InnerFight then you will know that’s pretty much what I do on a daily basis right now! And to add extra layers to this cake, I get to help people discover their own adventures through endurance running as well.
Go back and have a conversation with your inner child. Figure out your values and find out what truly makes you happy, how you are going to get it, and make the move.
By Rob Jones, Endurance Coach
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
When I sat down to start writing this, I had a huge list of nostalgic memories from growing up. Whilst this was actually really good fun to think about and reflect on, I don’t think it would of served you any value and so back to the drawing board I went.
When we are kids we all fantasize about what we want to be. We dress up, play and pretend with our friends. We might be army men, shop workers, magicians, pop stars, hairdressers or doctors. What we also do is run, squat, climb, move, hang, swing, roll and jump.
Then we get a little bit older, and people, programs and society tells us what we SHOULD be. I remember being in school in a very uninspiring lesson when I was 14 or 15 and typing answers into some computer software which then ‘spat out’ the perfect professions for me to focus on. I was then advised to take A-levels by my ‘careers advisor’ that would push me in that direction - I only wish now I could remember what they were.
My mum and dad were always supportive but never tried to sway me one way or another. What I wanted to do was always my choice and as long as I was happy with it, they were happy. We have a family friend who was an optician and white water canoeist who said “if you work for more than half of the year, you are working too much.” Seemed like a good idea to me...
It is estimated we will spend 30% of our lives working!
What’s insane to me is that over and over again people tell me how much they dislike, hate, lament what they do and I often wonder, why they do it? That’s a lot of your time spent being unhappy, why don’t they change paths? I’ve done it 3 times, my wife has done it 3 times, what’s the problem.
When we were kids, we dreamt of jobs that were fun, exciting, adventurous and brought us joy! If you are not in that position daily then perhaps you need to recalibrate! It’s never too late!
When I was kid, I use to run around for fun. I would chase things, sprint down hills as fast as I could, find the tallest tree and try to climb it, leave home in the morning with a bag, some friends and some cash and not return until dinner time. I would roll, squat, climb, swing, hang, swim, jump, walk, hike and not give it a second thought. If you know how we work at InnerFight then you will know that’s pretty much what I do on a daily basis right now! And to add extra layers to this cake, I get to help people discover their own adventures through endurance running as well.
Go back and have a conversation with your inner child. Figure out your values and find out what truly makes you happy, how you are going to get it, and make the move.
By Rob Jones, Endurance Coach
When I sat down to start writing this, I had a huge list of nostalgic memories from growing up. Whilst this was actually really good fun to think about and reflect on, I don’t think it would of served you any value and so back to the drawing board I went.
When we are kids we all fantasize about what we want to be. We dress up, play and pretend with our friends. We might be army men, shop workers, magicians, pop stars, hairdressers or doctors. What we also do is run, squat, climb, move, hang, swing, roll and jump.
Then we get a little bit older, and people, programs and society tells us what we SHOULD be. I remember being in school in a very uninspiring lesson when I was 14 or 15 and typing answers into some computer software which then ‘spat out’ the perfect professions for me to focus on. I was then advised to take A-levels by my ‘careers advisor’ that would push me in that direction - I only wish now I could remember what they were.
My mum and dad were always supportive but never tried to sway me one way or another. What I wanted to do was always my choice and as long as I was happy with it, they were happy. We have a family friend who was an optician and white water canoeist who said “if you work for more than half of the year, you are working too much.” Seemed like a good idea to me...
It is estimated we will spend 30% of our lives working!
What’s insane to me is that over and over again people tell me how much they dislike, hate, lament what they do and I often wonder, why they do it? That’s a lot of your time spent being unhappy, why don’t they change paths? I’ve done it 3 times, my wife has done it 3 times, what’s the problem.
When we were kids, we dreamt of jobs that were fun, exciting, adventurous and brought us joy! If you are not in that position daily then perhaps you need to recalibrate! It’s never too late!
When I was kid, I use to run around for fun. I would chase things, sprint down hills as fast as I could, find the tallest tree and try to climb it, leave home in the morning with a bag, some friends and some cash and not return until dinner time. I would roll, squat, climb, swing, hang, swim, jump, walk, hike and not give it a second thought. If you know how we work at InnerFight then you will know that’s pretty much what I do on a daily basis right now! And to add extra layers to this cake, I get to help people discover their own adventures through endurance running as well.
Go back and have a conversation with your inner child. Figure out your values and find out what truly makes you happy, how you are going to get it, and make the move.
By Rob Jones, Endurance Coach
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