Members of the Month (August)
Congratulations to all the Members of the Month for August!
InnerFight: MICHAEL JONES
Michael has seen incredible progress since joining InnerFight.
After just a few months of commitment to his nutrition, exercise, and overall lifestyle, he has become a much better version of himself and is now 13 kg lighter!
He has transitioned from personal training to classes and has fully committed to improving his life.
Youth: MIKAIL ZAIDI
Mikail is a regular participant in our preteen classes. He has consistently demonstrated dedication to his training, even during the summer break.
Mikail's focus on mastering movements is impressive. He doesn't just go through the motions; he seeks to master form and technique and applies what he has learned in all of his workouts. This dedication has led to significant improvements in his technique and overall strength.
It has been a joy to watch Mikail's confidence and comfort grow within our programme. We are eager to see what he will accomplish this year!
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Endurance: KAREN NICOL
If you set a goal that has meaning and you understand the meaning on a deeper level, the pursuit continues regardless. All trivial things become totally irrelevant. Even things that perhaps in the past may have derailed you are seen more as part of the journey rather than show stoppers.
A few weeks back, Kaz ran 6.7 km per hour for 40 consecutive hours and, in doing so, qualified for the UK Backyard team, one of only two females on the 15-strong team.
In the sport of Backyard Ultra, gender is not recognised despite the scientific evidence of the biological and hormonal differences between males and females. We are super proud of you, Kaz, and equally inspired by what you do in our sport of running and how you do it.
Ladies Run Club: JULIA FOURIE
Julia has not let the summer slow her progress down. By being on board with the 'LRC Summer Plan,' Julia has worked her running schedule around her work, family, and travel plans. Despite being overseas this month, she has actively contributed and shared in our LRC Online Forum and has consistently approached her training with honesty.
Well done, Julia, and welcome back to Dubai.
Endurance: - Ireland: CHARLOTTE RISPIN-DUREUIL
Charlotte has a big passion for adventure and finds solace in challenging herself. This month she took on what she described as 'the hardest but most rewarding challenge' she has ever done.
Charlotte has a great focus on what she wants from her training. She sets her vision, knuckles down to the work, and gets the task done.
Congratulations on Member of the Month. We are inspired by your most recent achievements in summiting Kang Yatse 1 - 6400m.
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Endurance - New Zealand: SONJA VREUGDENHIL
Sonja approached me to not only help her level up her training but her mindset and wellbeing too. Her biggest hurdle, ensuring she recovers well to progress in training. Sonja has adapted seamlessly into some huge training blocks and August has been no exception to this.
This month, we have ramped up her bike and kayak sessions with a strength and power focus as well as a race-specific run build into Race Tekapo.
Anything I throw at Sonja in terms of training, mindset, different perspectives, you name it, she listens, acts, and adapts.
Thank you, Sonja, for being a flexible, responsive, and determined athlete. You are a huge role model for our community as you show vulnerability and athleticism. You’re a pleasure to coach one-to-one, and I can’t wait to see you thrive in your build-up races over the next few months.
ENGINE
Working on holding our MIKKOS score calories for longer blocks of time.
GYMNASTICS
This week, we will focus on rope climbing, doubleunders, and handstand push-ups in gymnastics. We will focus on the skill elements to help you with these movements! Whether you have these movements down or not, this class will help you improve in all these movements so you're ready to attack classes!
HYROX
We start to put together the pieces and do a mini HYROX
MOBILITY
We will go over full-body flow routines focusing on flexibility for full-body alignment.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength, we start the week with some percentage work on the close grip bench press, followed by heavy rows and a shoulder pump to finish. Wednesday, we worked up to a heavy single on the deadlift, with some tough drop sets followed by some heavy single leg work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Snatch Focus this week, and we get into over-head squats before working into some Snatch High Pulls and Hang Snatch and then finish with some heavy Snatch singles!
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Track Tuesday
Week two of our over/unders block, this week we move to 1km efforts.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Wednesday Ride
Wednesday ride* 5.59am BOTS. << use links/details from a few months back
4 X 8min at your best effort, what have you got?
Start time: 05:59am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
The Coffee Run
Our classic builders set this week, 5min builds based on effort! A great tempo run.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
Back to a long ride today, 105km in the group with some structured intervals to follow.
Start time: 05:59am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Sunday long run
Team IFE on Tour are 3 weeks out from the marathon in Munich, so they need to run long. Why not come along and support with some miles to? Message sh@innerfight.com to find out more.
Start time: 05:29am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: From InnerFight
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Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
Today we will hold tempo for 2 long blocks and one shorter block. Keep asking yourself if you are running a 7/10 effort during this session.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week our over/unders have increased from 800m to 1000m. Paces are the same as last week. This is your chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance Community and Coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
We will be running our intervals around the Olivia apartments this week for 1 loop and then in the park for a shorter loop. Try and pick up the pace on the shorter park loops.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week our efforts will build from 4/10 to 7/10 over 3 blocks of builders. You therefore have 3 attempts to hit that 7/10 feeling. We recommend that you do not start off too fast on this one.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Long Run
We will be running from InnerFight this Sunday. There are various options from 15km to 35km depending on which races you have coming up. If you would rather run for time, that is also fine! Routes will be shared in WhatsApp and on TrainingPeaks.
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We will kick the week off on Monday with heavy single-leg work and move on to a fast interval workout. Tuesday is about the sandbags with a tough set of EMOMs followed by a partner workout. Wednesday, we have more focus on our strict pull-ups and then a gymnastics and running-based workout. Thursday, we will hit some technical work on a clean complex and follow it up with some heavy clean singles, followed by a tough and fast-paced workout with rowing cleans and wall balls. Friday, we finish the week with some heavy Jerks in the skill and then a gruelling chipper.
Monday:
Strength:
Walking Dumbell Lunges
Conditioning:
In a 2 min window
25 KB Sumo deadlift (2x24/16)
Amrap DU
rest 2 mins
In a 2 min window
16 Weighted Box Step Ups 1 x KB 24/16
AMRAP Cals Bike
rest 2 mins
x3
Tuesday:
Strength:
Building Weight Sandbag To Shoulder
Conditioning:
In Pairs
100 sandbags to shoulder (80/50)
Every 4 mins
1 car park lap farmers carry 2 x 32/24
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Strict Pull Ups
B) KB Push Press + Pull Ups + Side Plank
Conditioning:
16 min amrap
Pool Run
10 burpee pull-ups
3 wall walks
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Pull + Hang Squat Clean + Front Squat
B) Squat Clean
Conditioning:
For time:
500/400m row
30 squat clean (60/40)
50 WallBalls
Friday:
Strength:
A) Push Jerk
Conditioning:
It's an awesome triplet to end the week! Therapyyyyy!
InnerFight: MICHAEL JONES
Michael has seen incredible progress since joining InnerFight.
After just a few months of commitment to his nutrition, exercise, and overall lifestyle, he has become a much better version of himself and is now 13 kg lighter!
He has transitioned from personal training to classes and has fully committed to improving his life.
Youth: MIKAIL ZAIDI
Mikail is a regular participant in our preteen classes. He has consistently demonstrated dedication to his training, even during the summer break.
Mikail's focus on mastering movements is impressive. He doesn't just go through the motions; he seeks to master form and technique and applies what he has learned in all of his workouts. This dedication has led to significant improvements in his technique and overall strength.
It has been a joy to watch Mikail's confidence and comfort grow within our programme. We are eager to see what he will accomplish this year!
Endurance: KAREN NICOL
If you set a goal that has meaning and you understand the meaning on a deeper level, the pursuit continues regardless. All trivial things become totally irrelevant. Even things that perhaps in the past may have derailed you are seen more as part of the journey rather than show stoppers.
A few weeks back, Kaz ran 6.7 km per hour for 40 consecutive hours and, in doing so, qualified for the UK Backyard team, one of only two females on the 15-strong team.
In the sport of Backyard Ultra, gender is not recognised despite the scientific evidence of the biological and hormonal differences between males and females. We are super proud of you, Kaz, and equally inspired by what you do in our sport of running and how you do it.
Ladies Run Club: JULIA FOURIE
Julia has not let the summer slow her progress down. By being on board with the 'LRC Summer Plan,' Julia has worked her running schedule around her work, family, and travel plans. Despite being overseas this month, she has actively contributed and shared in our LRC Online Forum and has consistently approached her training with honesty.
Well done, Julia, and welcome back to Dubai.
Endurance: - Ireland: CHARLOTTE RISPIN-DUREUIL
Charlotte has a big passion for adventure and finds solace in challenging herself. This month she took on what she described as 'the hardest but most rewarding challenge' she has ever done.
Charlotte has a great focus on what she wants from her training. She sets her vision, knuckles down to the work, and gets the task done.
Congratulations on Member of the Month. We are inspired by your most recent achievements in summiting Kang Yatse 1 - 6400m.
Endurance - New Zealand: SONJA VREUGDENHIL
Sonja approached me to not only help her level up her training but her mindset and wellbeing too. Her biggest hurdle, ensuring she recovers well to progress in training. Sonja has adapted seamlessly into some huge training blocks and August has been no exception to this.
This month, we have ramped up her bike and kayak sessions with a strength and power focus as well as a race-specific run build into Race Tekapo.
Anything I throw at Sonja in terms of training, mindset, different perspectives, you name it, she listens, acts, and adapts.
Thank you, Sonja, for being a flexible, responsive, and determined athlete. You are a huge role model for our community as you show vulnerability and athleticism. You’re a pleasure to coach one-to-one, and I can’t wait to see you thrive in your build-up races over the next few months.
Track Tuesday
Week two of our over/unders block, this week we move to 1km efforts.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Wednesday Ride
Wednesday ride* 5.59am BOTS. << use links/details from a few months back
4 X 8min at your best effort, what have you got?
Start time: 05:59am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
The Coffee Run
Our classic builders set this week, 5min builds based on effort! A great tempo run.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
Back to a long ride today, 105km in the group with some structured intervals to follow.
Start time: 05:59am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Sunday long run
Team IFE on Tour are 3 weeks out from the marathon in Munich, so they need to run long. Why not come along and support with some miles to? Message sh@innerfight.com to find out more.
Start time: 05:29am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: From InnerFight
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
Today we will hold tempo for 2 long blocks and one shorter block. Keep asking yourself if you are running a 7/10 effort during this session.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week our over/unders have increased from 800m to 1000m. Paces are the same as last week. This is your chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance Community and Coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
We will be running our intervals around the Olivia apartments this week for 1 loop and then in the park for a shorter loop. Try and pick up the pace on the shorter park loops.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week our efforts will build from 4/10 to 7/10 over 3 blocks of builders. You therefore have 3 attempts to hit that 7/10 feeling. We recommend that you do not start off too fast on this one.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Long Run
We will be running from InnerFight this Sunday. There are various options from 15km to 35km depending on which races you have coming up. If you would rather run for time, that is also fine! Routes will be shared in WhatsApp and on TrainingPeaks.
We will kick the week off on Monday with heavy single-leg work and move on to a fast interval workout. Tuesday is about the sandbags with a tough set of EMOMs followed by a partner workout. Wednesday, we have more focus on our strict pull-ups and then a gymnastics and running-based workout. Thursday, we will hit some technical work on a clean complex and follow it up with some heavy clean singles, followed by a tough and fast-paced workout with rowing cleans and wall balls. Friday, we finish the week with some heavy Jerks in the skill and then a gruelling chipper.
Monday:
Strength:
Walking Dumbell Lunges
Conditioning:
In a 2 min window
25 KB Sumo deadlift (2x24/16)
Amrap DU
rest 2 mins
In a 2 min window
16 Weighted Box Step Ups 1 x KB 24/16
AMRAP Cals Bike
rest 2 mins
x3
Tuesday:
Strength:
Building Weight Sandbag To Shoulder
Conditioning:
In Pairs
100 sandbags to shoulder (80/50)
Every 4 mins
1 car park lap farmers carry 2 x 32/24
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Strict Pull Ups
B) KB Push Press + Pull Ups + Side Plank
Conditioning:
16 min amrap
Pool Run
10 burpee pull-ups
3 wall walks
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Pull + Hang Squat Clean + Front Squat
B) Squat Clean
Conditioning:
For time:
500/400m row
30 squat clean (60/40)
50 WallBalls
Friday:
Strength:
A) Push Jerk
Conditioning:
It's an awesome triplet to end the week! Therapyyyyy!
ENGINE
Working on holding our MIKKOS score calories for longer blocks of time.
GYMNASTICS
This week, we will focus on rope climbing, doubleunders, and handstand push-ups in gymnastics. We will focus on the skill elements to help you with these movements! Whether you have these movements down or not, this class will help you improve in all these movements so you're ready to attack classes!
HYROX
We start to put together the pieces and do a mini HYROX
MOBILITY
We will go over full-body flow routines focusing on flexibility for full-body alignment.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength, we start the week with some percentage work on the close grip bench press, followed by heavy rows and a shoulder pump to finish. Wednesday, we worked up to a heavy single on the deadlift, with some tough drop sets followed by some heavy single leg work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Snatch Focus this week, and we get into over-head squats before working into some Snatch High Pulls and Hang Snatch and then finish with some heavy Snatch singles!
InnerFight: MICHAEL JONES
Michael has seen incredible progress since joining InnerFight.
After just a few months of commitment to his nutrition, exercise, and overall lifestyle, he has become a much better version of himself and is now 13 kg lighter!
He has transitioned from personal training to classes and has fully committed to improving his life.
Youth: MIKAIL ZAIDI
Mikail is a regular participant in our preteen classes. He has consistently demonstrated dedication to his training, even during the summer break.
Mikail's focus on mastering movements is impressive. He doesn't just go through the motions; he seeks to master form and technique and applies what he has learned in all of his workouts. This dedication has led to significant improvements in his technique and overall strength.
It has been a joy to watch Mikail's confidence and comfort grow within our programme. We are eager to see what he will accomplish this year!
Endurance: KAREN NICOL
If you set a goal that has meaning and you understand the meaning on a deeper level, the pursuit continues regardless. All trivial things become totally irrelevant. Even things that perhaps in the past may have derailed you are seen more as part of the journey rather than show stoppers.
A few weeks back, Kaz ran 6.7 km per hour for 40 consecutive hours and, in doing so, qualified for the UK Backyard team, one of only two females on the 15-strong team.
In the sport of Backyard Ultra, gender is not recognised despite the scientific evidence of the biological and hormonal differences between males and females. We are super proud of you, Kaz, and equally inspired by what you do in our sport of running and how you do it.
Ladies Run Club: JULIA FOURIE
Julia has not let the summer slow her progress down. By being on board with the 'LRC Summer Plan,' Julia has worked her running schedule around her work, family, and travel plans. Despite being overseas this month, she has actively contributed and shared in our LRC Online Forum and has consistently approached her training with honesty.
Well done, Julia, and welcome back to Dubai.
Endurance: - Ireland: CHARLOTTE RISPIN-DUREUIL
Charlotte has a big passion for adventure and finds solace in challenging herself. This month she took on what she described as 'the hardest but most rewarding challenge' she has ever done.
Charlotte has a great focus on what she wants from her training. She sets her vision, knuckles down to the work, and gets the task done.
Congratulations on Member of the Month. We are inspired by your most recent achievements in summiting Kang Yatse 1 - 6400m.
Endurance - New Zealand: SONJA VREUGDENHIL
Sonja approached me to not only help her level up her training but her mindset and wellbeing too. Her biggest hurdle, ensuring she recovers well to progress in training. Sonja has adapted seamlessly into some huge training blocks and August has been no exception to this.
This month, we have ramped up her bike and kayak sessions with a strength and power focus as well as a race-specific run build into Race Tekapo.
Anything I throw at Sonja in terms of training, mindset, different perspectives, you name it, she listens, acts, and adapts.
Thank you, Sonja, for being a flexible, responsive, and determined athlete. You are a huge role model for our community as you show vulnerability and athleticism. You’re a pleasure to coach one-to-one, and I can’t wait to see you thrive in your build-up races over the next few months.
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
Today we will hold tempo for 2 long blocks and one shorter block. Keep asking yourself if you are running a 7/10 effort during this session.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
This week our over/unders have increased from 800m to 1000m. Paces are the same as last week. This is your chance to run fast with the wider InnerFight Endurance Community and Coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
We will be running our intervals around the Olivia apartments this week for 1 loop and then in the park for a shorter loop. Try and pick up the pace on the shorter park loops.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week our efforts will build from 4/10 to 7/10 over 3 blocks of builders. You therefore have 3 attempts to hit that 7/10 feeling. We recommend that you do not start off too fast on this one.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Long Run
We will be running from InnerFight this Sunday. There are various options from 15km to 35km depending on which races you have coming up. If you would rather run for time, that is also fine! Routes will be shared in WhatsApp and on TrainingPeaks.
We will kick the week off on Monday with heavy single-leg work and move on to a fast interval workout. Tuesday is about the sandbags with a tough set of EMOMs followed by a partner workout. Wednesday, we have more focus on our strict pull-ups and then a gymnastics and running-based workout. Thursday, we will hit some technical work on a clean complex and follow it up with some heavy clean singles, followed by a tough and fast-paced workout with rowing cleans and wall balls. Friday, we finish the week with some heavy Jerks in the skill and then a gruelling chipper.
Monday:
Strength:
Walking Dumbell Lunges
Conditioning:
In a 2 min window
25 KB Sumo deadlift (2x24/16)
Amrap DU
rest 2 mins
In a 2 min window
16 Weighted Box Step Ups 1 x KB 24/16
AMRAP Cals Bike
rest 2 mins
x3
Tuesday:
Strength:
Building Weight Sandbag To Shoulder
Conditioning:
In Pairs
100 sandbags to shoulder (80/50)
Every 4 mins
1 car park lap farmers carry 2 x 32/24
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Strict Pull Ups
B) KB Push Press + Pull Ups + Side Plank
Conditioning:
16 min amrap
Pool Run
10 burpee pull-ups
3 wall walks
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Pull + Hang Squat Clean + Front Squat
B) Squat Clean
Conditioning:
For time:
500/400m row
30 squat clean (60/40)
50 WallBalls
Friday:
Strength:
A) Push Jerk
Conditioning:
It's an awesome triplet to end the week! Therapyyyyy!
ENGINE
Working on holding our MIKKOS score calories for longer blocks of time.
GYMNASTICS
This week, we will focus on rope climbing, doubleunders, and handstand push-ups in gymnastics. We will focus on the skill elements to help you with these movements! Whether you have these movements down or not, this class will help you improve in all these movements so you're ready to attack classes!
HYROX
We start to put together the pieces and do a mini HYROX
MOBILITY
We will go over full-body flow routines focusing on flexibility for full-body alignment.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength, we start the week with some percentage work on the close grip bench press, followed by heavy rows and a shoulder pump to finish. Wednesday, we worked up to a heavy single on the deadlift, with some tough drop sets followed by some heavy single leg work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Snatch Focus this week, and we get into over-head squats before working into some Snatch High Pulls and Hang Snatch and then finish with some heavy Snatch singles!
Track Tuesday
Week two of our over/unders block, this week we move to 1km efforts.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Wednesday Ride
Wednesday ride* 5.59am BOTS. << use links/details from a few months back
4 X 8min at your best effort, what have you got?
Start time: 05:59am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
The Coffee Run
Our classic builders set this week, 5min builds based on effort! A great tempo run.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
Back to a long ride today, 105km in the group with some structured intervals to follow.
Start time: 05:59am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: BOTS - https://goo.gl/maps/6AwtJXW8nA45Cy9H8
Sunday long run
Team IFE on Tour are 3 weeks out from the marathon in Munich, so they need to run long. Why not come along and support with some miles to? Message sh@innerfight.com to find out more.
Start time: 05:29am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: From InnerFight
InnerFight: MICHAEL JONES
Michael has seen incredible progress since joining InnerFight.
After just a few months of commitment to his nutrition, exercise, and overall lifestyle, he has become a much better version of himself and is now 13 kg lighter!
He has transitioned from personal training to classes and has fully committed to improving his life.
Youth: MIKAIL ZAIDI
Mikail is a regular participant in our preteen classes. He has consistently demonstrated dedication to his training, even during the summer break.
Mikail's focus on mastering movements is impressive. He doesn't just go through the motions; he seeks to master form and technique and applies what he has learned in all of his workouts. This dedication has led to significant improvements in his technique and overall strength.
It has been a joy to watch Mikail's confidence and comfort grow within our programme. We are eager to see what he will accomplish this year!
Endurance: KAREN NICOL
If you set a goal that has meaning and you understand the meaning on a deeper level, the pursuit continues regardless. All trivial things become totally irrelevant. Even things that perhaps in the past may have derailed you are seen more as part of the journey rather than show stoppers.
A few weeks back, Kaz ran 6.7 km per hour for 40 consecutive hours and, in doing so, qualified for the UK Backyard team, one of only two females on the 15-strong team.
In the sport of Backyard Ultra, gender is not recognised despite the scientific evidence of the biological and hormonal differences between males and females. We are super proud of you, Kaz, and equally inspired by what you do in our sport of running and how you do it.
Ladies Run Club: JULIA FOURIE
Julia has not let the summer slow her progress down. By being on board with the 'LRC Summer Plan,' Julia has worked her running schedule around her work, family, and travel plans. Despite being overseas this month, she has actively contributed and shared in our LRC Online Forum and has consistently approached her training with honesty.
Well done, Julia, and welcome back to Dubai.
Endurance: - Ireland: CHARLOTTE RISPIN-DUREUIL
Charlotte has a big passion for adventure and finds solace in challenging herself. This month she took on what she described as 'the hardest but most rewarding challenge' she has ever done.
Charlotte has a great focus on what she wants from her training. She sets her vision, knuckles down to the work, and gets the task done.
Congratulations on Member of the Month. We are inspired by your most recent achievements in summiting Kang Yatse 1 - 6400m.
Endurance - New Zealand: SONJA VREUGDENHIL
Sonja approached me to not only help her level up her training but her mindset and wellbeing too. Her biggest hurdle, ensuring she recovers well to progress in training. Sonja has adapted seamlessly into some huge training blocks and August has been no exception to this.
This month, we have ramped up her bike and kayak sessions with a strength and power focus as well as a race-specific run build into Race Tekapo.
Anything I throw at Sonja in terms of training, mindset, different perspectives, you name it, she listens, acts, and adapts.
Thank you, Sonja, for being a flexible, responsive, and determined athlete. You are a huge role model for our community as you show vulnerability and athleticism. You’re a pleasure to coach one-to-one, and I can’t wait to see you thrive in your build-up races over the next few months.
InnerFight: MICHAEL JONES
Michael has seen incredible progress since joining InnerFight.
After just a few months of commitment to his nutrition, exercise, and overall lifestyle, he has become a much better version of himself and is now 13 kg lighter!
He has transitioned from personal training to classes and has fully committed to improving his life.
Youth: MIKAIL ZAIDI
Mikail is a regular participant in our preteen classes. He has consistently demonstrated dedication to his training, even during the summer break.
Mikail's focus on mastering movements is impressive. He doesn't just go through the motions; he seeks to master form and technique and applies what he has learned in all of his workouts. This dedication has led to significant improvements in his technique and overall strength.
It has been a joy to watch Mikail's confidence and comfort grow within our programme. We are eager to see what he will accomplish this year!
Endurance: KAREN NICOL
If you set a goal that has meaning and you understand the meaning on a deeper level, the pursuit continues regardless. All trivial things become totally irrelevant. Even things that perhaps in the past may have derailed you are seen more as part of the journey rather than show stoppers.
A few weeks back, Kaz ran 6.7 km per hour for 40 consecutive hours and, in doing so, qualified for the UK Backyard team, one of only two females on the 15-strong team.
In the sport of Backyard Ultra, gender is not recognised despite the scientific evidence of the biological and hormonal differences between males and females. We are super proud of you, Kaz, and equally inspired by what you do in our sport of running and how you do it.
Ladies Run Club: JULIA FOURIE
Julia has not let the summer slow her progress down. By being on board with the 'LRC Summer Plan,' Julia has worked her running schedule around her work, family, and travel plans. Despite being overseas this month, she has actively contributed and shared in our LRC Online Forum and has consistently approached her training with honesty.
Well done, Julia, and welcome back to Dubai.
Endurance: - Ireland: CHARLOTTE RISPIN-DUREUIL
Charlotte has a big passion for adventure and finds solace in challenging herself. This month she took on what she described as 'the hardest but most rewarding challenge' she has ever done.
Charlotte has a great focus on what she wants from her training. She sets her vision, knuckles down to the work, and gets the task done.
Congratulations on Member of the Month. We are inspired by your most recent achievements in summiting Kang Yatse 1 - 6400m.
Endurance - New Zealand: SONJA VREUGDENHIL
Sonja approached me to not only help her level up her training but her mindset and wellbeing too. Her biggest hurdle, ensuring she recovers well to progress in training. Sonja has adapted seamlessly into some huge training blocks and August has been no exception to this.
This month, we have ramped up her bike and kayak sessions with a strength and power focus as well as a race-specific run build into Race Tekapo.
Anything I throw at Sonja in terms of training, mindset, different perspectives, you name it, she listens, acts, and adapts.
Thank you, Sonja, for being a flexible, responsive, and determined athlete. You are a huge role model for our community as you show vulnerability and athleticism. You’re a pleasure to coach one-to-one, and I can’t wait to see you thrive in your build-up races over the next few months.
One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
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