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Coach Rob Jones Completes Historic Spartathlon Race in 33 Hours!
Coach Rob Jones Completes Historic Spartathlon Race in 33 Hours!
Now, this is EPIC.
Over the weekend, Rob proudly represented Great Britain in the Spartathlon, a historic 250km ultra-distance race that brings together over 350 athletes to face its punishing course across Greece.
Owing to its unforgiving weather conditions and strict time constraints at 75 control points, the Athens to Sparta route is one of the world's most challenging and rewarding ultra-distance races. To enter the Spartathlon lottery, runners must complete a qualifying race, such as a registered 24-hour ultra, and achieve a specific distance within that time frame.
Saturday, September 30th, 2023, saw 380 runners begin the gruelling 250km race. With a mere 36-hour window to complete the Spartathlon, 67% of athletes crossed the finish line on Sunday evening.
Rob completed the race in 33 hours.
Rob faced numerous highs and lows throughout the event, yet he never faltered. After the initial 80km, Rob felt like he was nearing the finish line, only to realise he had covered one-third of the distance. The sweltering heat and aggressive starting time caps began to take their physical and mental toll. Rob says, "Once you pass the 80km mark, you begin to relax, and your mind begins to wonder and try to convince you that you're nearly finished." Rob described the next 30km as a mental battle. Along the final route, Rob also suffered an ankle injury. Yet, when others would have quit, Rob persevered.
Rob attributed much of his success to the invaluable support of his crew, particularly Marcus Smith, who was there every step of the way. Furthermore, the presence of other inspiring athletes on the course served as a continuous source of motivation for Rob. Among them were fellow "crazy ultra runners," including those who had accomplished the extraordinary feat of finishing 25 consecutive Spartathlons.
When asked to share his thoughts on the race, Rob shared, "For those considering an ultra, all you need to do is start, and you'll find that when you finish, you won't feel any worse. Don't look at my feet because they're not painting a good picture right now."
Sometimes, words fall short of capturing an individual's awe-inspiring achievements. Rob's unwavering determination has epitomised the spirit of "Show No Weakness," and the entire InnerFight community is beyond proud.
ENGINE
40 minutes of continuous engine work. Bring your running shoes, we will do a machine waterfall format with a run at the end of each round.
GYMNASTICS
We 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
Working on your efficiency during the 8 stations: how to save energy and when to push. No running this week.
MOBILITY
We continue with thoracic & overhead mobility but are now moving it into more exercises that can replicate the positions, such as an overhead squat.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we have a new block of training focused on single-leg lower body strength and hip thrusts as our accessory. Wednesday, we begin our DB press progressions along with some shoulder hypertrophy.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focused on some Tall variations of the clean and Jerk. Then, hitting a heavy clean push press and jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM
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Track Tuesday
A threshold workout today, 400m all the way up to 1.2km. Great for all runners.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
A prep ride for T100, steady power into surges!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Supersets! A hard surge of speed super set with a longer but lower intensity block. A good run to build run IQ and do with friends.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 8 mins blocks, off 3 min recovery. The efforts are slightly longer in duration this week, but only 3x instead of 4x, so that we can maintain great quality.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
Yes, we are back on the track! Today we will be running 400s up to 1200s at 3km pace. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Todays intervals shuttle runs through the park behind InnerFight (approx 100m). This is a short and explosive session with plenty of rest (300m). Aim for 8, 10 or 12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week you are running hard for 1 minute into a tempo hold of 5 mins. Following a 3 min recovery, you will repeat this sequence 5x.
Friday - Sunday
All weekend
Location: Khorfakkan
Session: LRC Training Camp
This weekend we will host our first ever LRC Training Camp. There will be a combination of running and relaxing. We look forward to training with you.
Monday:
Strength:
Building to a 1 Rep Max Bench Press
Conditioning:
50 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
40 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
30 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
Tuesday:
Strength:
Barbell Tempo RDLs
Conditioning:
5 min AMRAP
6 Deadlift (120/80)
9 Box jump over
12/9 cal Row
rest 3 mins
x3
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Push Ups
B) Weighted Pull Ups
Conditioning:
2 rounds
Park Run
12 pull-ups
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
half park run
12 Pull-ups
3 wall walks
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
Pool Run
12 pull-ups
3 wall walks
20 push press (2 x 50/30)
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Complex
B) Build to a Max Power Clean
Conditioning:
5 Rounds for time
10 Power clean (60/40)
10 burpee over the bar
14 Min TC
Friday:
Strength:
Build to a heavy Thruster!
Conditioning:
8 Rounds of fun with a KB, The Ski and Sandbags!
Coach Rob Jones Completes Historic Spartathlon Race in 33 Hours!
Now, this is EPIC.
Over the weekend, Rob proudly represented Great Britain in the Spartathlon, a historic 250km ultra-distance race that brings together over 350 athletes to face its punishing course across Greece.
Owing to its unforgiving weather conditions and strict time constraints at 75 control points, the Athens to Sparta route is one of the world's most challenging and rewarding ultra-distance races. To enter the Spartathlon lottery, runners must complete a qualifying race, such as a registered 24-hour ultra, and achieve a specific distance within that time frame.
Saturday, September 30th, 2023, saw 380 runners begin the gruelling 250km race. With a mere 36-hour window to complete the Spartathlon, 67% of athletes crossed the finish line on Sunday evening.
Rob completed the race in 33 hours.
Rob faced numerous highs and lows throughout the event, yet he never faltered. After the initial 80km, Rob felt like he was nearing the finish line, only to realise he had covered one-third of the distance. The sweltering heat and aggressive starting time caps began to take their physical and mental toll. Rob says, "Once you pass the 80km mark, you begin to relax, and your mind begins to wonder and try to convince you that you're nearly finished." Rob described the next 30km as a mental battle. Along the final route, Rob also suffered an ankle injury. Yet, when others would have quit, Rob persevered.
Rob attributed much of his success to the invaluable support of his crew, particularly Marcus Smith, who was there every step of the way. Furthermore, the presence of other inspiring athletes on the course served as a continuous source of motivation for Rob. Among them were fellow "crazy ultra runners," including those who had accomplished the extraordinary feat of finishing 25 consecutive Spartathlons.
When asked to share his thoughts on the race, Rob shared, "For those considering an ultra, all you need to do is start, and you'll find that when you finish, you won't feel any worse. Don't look at my feet because they're not painting a good picture right now."
Sometimes, words fall short of capturing an individual's awe-inspiring achievements. Rob's unwavering determination has epitomised the spirit of "Show No Weakness," and the entire InnerFight community is beyond proud.
Track Tuesday
A threshold workout today, 400m all the way up to 1.2km. Great for all runners.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
A prep ride for T100, steady power into surges!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Supersets! A hard surge of speed super set with a longer but lower intensity block. A good run to build run IQ and do with friends.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 8 mins blocks, off 3 min recovery. The efforts are slightly longer in duration this week, but only 3x instead of 4x, so that we can maintain great quality.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
Yes, we are back on the track! Today we will be running 400s up to 1200s at 3km pace. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Todays intervals shuttle runs through the park behind InnerFight (approx 100m). This is a short and explosive session with plenty of rest (300m). Aim for 8, 10 or 12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week you are running hard for 1 minute into a tempo hold of 5 mins. Following a 3 min recovery, you will repeat this sequence 5x.
Friday - Sunday
All weekend
Location: Khorfakkan
Session: LRC Training Camp
This weekend we will host our first ever LRC Training Camp. There will be a combination of running and relaxing. We look forward to training with you.
Monday:
Strength:
Building to a 1 Rep Max Bench Press
Conditioning:
50 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
40 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
30 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
Tuesday:
Strength:
Barbell Tempo RDLs
Conditioning:
5 min AMRAP
6 Deadlift (120/80)
9 Box jump over
12/9 cal Row
rest 3 mins
x3
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Push Ups
B) Weighted Pull Ups
Conditioning:
2 rounds
Park Run
12 pull-ups
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
half park run
12 Pull-ups
3 wall walks
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
Pool Run
12 pull-ups
3 wall walks
20 push press (2 x 50/30)
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Complex
B) Build to a Max Power Clean
Conditioning:
5 Rounds for time
10 Power clean (60/40)
10 burpee over the bar
14 Min TC
Friday:
Strength:
Build to a heavy Thruster!
Conditioning:
8 Rounds of fun with a KB, The Ski and Sandbags!
ENGINE
40 minutes of continuous engine work. Bring your running shoes, we will do a machine waterfall format with a run at the end of each round.
GYMNASTICS
We 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
Working on your efficiency during the 8 stations: how to save energy and when to push. No running this week.
MOBILITY
We continue with thoracic & overhead mobility but are now moving it into more exercises that can replicate the positions, such as an overhead squat.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we have a new block of training focused on single-leg lower body strength and hip thrusts as our accessory. Wednesday, we begin our DB press progressions along with some shoulder hypertrophy.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focused on some Tall variations of the clean and Jerk. Then, hitting a heavy clean push press and jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM
Coach Rob Jones Completes Historic Spartathlon Race in 33 Hours!
Now, this is EPIC.
Over the weekend, Rob proudly represented Great Britain in the Spartathlon, a historic 250km ultra-distance race that brings together over 350 athletes to face its punishing course across Greece.
Owing to its unforgiving weather conditions and strict time constraints at 75 control points, the Athens to Sparta route is one of the world's most challenging and rewarding ultra-distance races. To enter the Spartathlon lottery, runners must complete a qualifying race, such as a registered 24-hour ultra, and achieve a specific distance within that time frame.
Saturday, September 30th, 2023, saw 380 runners begin the gruelling 250km race. With a mere 36-hour window to complete the Spartathlon, 67% of athletes crossed the finish line on Sunday evening.
Rob completed the race in 33 hours.
Rob faced numerous highs and lows throughout the event, yet he never faltered. After the initial 80km, Rob felt like he was nearing the finish line, only to realise he had covered one-third of the distance. The sweltering heat and aggressive starting time caps began to take their physical and mental toll. Rob says, "Once you pass the 80km mark, you begin to relax, and your mind begins to wonder and try to convince you that you're nearly finished." Rob described the next 30km as a mental battle. Along the final route, Rob also suffered an ankle injury. Yet, when others would have quit, Rob persevered.
Rob attributed much of his success to the invaluable support of his crew, particularly Marcus Smith, who was there every step of the way. Furthermore, the presence of other inspiring athletes on the course served as a continuous source of motivation for Rob. Among them were fellow "crazy ultra runners," including those who had accomplished the extraordinary feat of finishing 25 consecutive Spartathlons.
When asked to share his thoughts on the race, Rob shared, "For those considering an ultra, all you need to do is start, and you'll find that when you finish, you won't feel any worse. Don't look at my feet because they're not painting a good picture right now."
Sometimes, words fall short of capturing an individual's awe-inspiring achievements. Rob's unwavering determination has epitomised the spirit of "Show No Weakness," and the entire InnerFight community is beyond proud.
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 8 mins blocks, off 3 min recovery. The efforts are slightly longer in duration this week, but only 3x instead of 4x, so that we can maintain great quality.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
Yes, we are back on the track! Today we will be running 400s up to 1200s at 3km pace. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Todays intervals shuttle runs through the park behind InnerFight (approx 100m). This is a short and explosive session with plenty of rest (300m). Aim for 8, 10 or 12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week you are running hard for 1 minute into a tempo hold of 5 mins. Following a 3 min recovery, you will repeat this sequence 5x.
Friday - Sunday
All weekend
Location: Khorfakkan
Session: LRC Training Camp
This weekend we will host our first ever LRC Training Camp. There will be a combination of running and relaxing. We look forward to training with you.
Monday:
Strength:
Building to a 1 Rep Max Bench Press
Conditioning:
50 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
40 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
30 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
Tuesday:
Strength:
Barbell Tempo RDLs
Conditioning:
5 min AMRAP
6 Deadlift (120/80)
9 Box jump over
12/9 cal Row
rest 3 mins
x3
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Push Ups
B) Weighted Pull Ups
Conditioning:
2 rounds
Park Run
12 pull-ups
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
half park run
12 Pull-ups
3 wall walks
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
Pool Run
12 pull-ups
3 wall walks
20 push press (2 x 50/30)
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Complex
B) Build to a Max Power Clean
Conditioning:
5 Rounds for time
10 Power clean (60/40)
10 burpee over the bar
14 Min TC
Friday:
Strength:
Build to a heavy Thruster!
Conditioning:
8 Rounds of fun with a KB, The Ski and Sandbags!
ENGINE
40 minutes of continuous engine work. Bring your running shoes, we will do a machine waterfall format with a run at the end of each round.
GYMNASTICS
We 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
Working on your efficiency during the 8 stations: how to save energy and when to push. No running this week.
MOBILITY
We continue with thoracic & overhead mobility but are now moving it into more exercises that can replicate the positions, such as an overhead squat.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we have a new block of training focused on single-leg lower body strength and hip thrusts as our accessory. Wednesday, we begin our DB press progressions along with some shoulder hypertrophy.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focused on some Tall variations of the clean and Jerk. Then, hitting a heavy clean push press and jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM
Track Tuesday
A threshold workout today, 400m all the way up to 1.2km. Great for all runners.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
A prep ride for T100, steady power into surges!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Supersets! A hard surge of speed super set with a longer but lower intensity block. A good run to build run IQ and do with friends.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Coach Rob Jones Completes Historic Spartathlon Race in 33 Hours!
Now, this is EPIC.
Over the weekend, Rob proudly represented Great Britain in the Spartathlon, a historic 250km ultra-distance race that brings together over 350 athletes to face its punishing course across Greece.
Owing to its unforgiving weather conditions and strict time constraints at 75 control points, the Athens to Sparta route is one of the world's most challenging and rewarding ultra-distance races. To enter the Spartathlon lottery, runners must complete a qualifying race, such as a registered 24-hour ultra, and achieve a specific distance within that time frame.
Saturday, September 30th, 2023, saw 380 runners begin the gruelling 250km race. With a mere 36-hour window to complete the Spartathlon, 67% of athletes crossed the finish line on Sunday evening.
Rob completed the race in 33 hours.
Rob faced numerous highs and lows throughout the event, yet he never faltered. After the initial 80km, Rob felt like he was nearing the finish line, only to realise he had covered one-third of the distance. The sweltering heat and aggressive starting time caps began to take their physical and mental toll. Rob says, "Once you pass the 80km mark, you begin to relax, and your mind begins to wonder and try to convince you that you're nearly finished." Rob described the next 30km as a mental battle. Along the final route, Rob also suffered an ankle injury. Yet, when others would have quit, Rob persevered.
Rob attributed much of his success to the invaluable support of his crew, particularly Marcus Smith, who was there every step of the way. Furthermore, the presence of other inspiring athletes on the course served as a continuous source of motivation for Rob. Among them were fellow "crazy ultra runners," including those who had accomplished the extraordinary feat of finishing 25 consecutive Spartathlons.
When asked to share his thoughts on the race, Rob shared, "For those considering an ultra, all you need to do is start, and you'll find that when you finish, you won't feel any worse. Don't look at my feet because they're not painting a good picture right now."
Sometimes, words fall short of capturing an individual's awe-inspiring achievements. Rob's unwavering determination has epitomised the spirit of "Show No Weakness," and the entire InnerFight community is beyond proud.
Coach Rob Jones Completes Historic Spartathlon Race in 33 Hours!
Now, this is EPIC.
Over the weekend, Rob proudly represented Great Britain in the Spartathlon, a historic 250km ultra-distance race that brings together over 350 athletes to face its punishing course across Greece.
Owing to its unforgiving weather conditions and strict time constraints at 75 control points, the Athens to Sparta route is one of the world's most challenging and rewarding ultra-distance races. To enter the Spartathlon lottery, runners must complete a qualifying race, such as a registered 24-hour ultra, and achieve a specific distance within that time frame.
Saturday, September 30th, 2023, saw 380 runners begin the gruelling 250km race. With a mere 36-hour window to complete the Spartathlon, 67% of athletes crossed the finish line on Sunday evening.
Rob completed the race in 33 hours.
Rob faced numerous highs and lows throughout the event, yet he never faltered. After the initial 80km, Rob felt like he was nearing the finish line, only to realise he had covered one-third of the distance. The sweltering heat and aggressive starting time caps began to take their physical and mental toll. Rob says, "Once you pass the 80km mark, you begin to relax, and your mind begins to wonder and try to convince you that you're nearly finished." Rob described the next 30km as a mental battle. Along the final route, Rob also suffered an ankle injury. Yet, when others would have quit, Rob persevered.
Rob attributed much of his success to the invaluable support of his crew, particularly Marcus Smith, who was there every step of the way. Furthermore, the presence of other inspiring athletes on the course served as a continuous source of motivation for Rob. Among them were fellow "crazy ultra runners," including those who had accomplished the extraordinary feat of finishing 25 consecutive Spartathlons.
When asked to share his thoughts on the race, Rob shared, "For those considering an ultra, all you need to do is start, and you'll find that when you finish, you won't feel any worse. Don't look at my feet because they're not painting a good picture right now."
Sometimes, words fall short of capturing an individual's awe-inspiring achievements. Rob's unwavering determination has epitomised the spirit of "Show No Weakness," and the entire InnerFight community is beyond proud.
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