The Best Endurance Community
This article is the result of something extraordinary that happened on the weekend of the 27th of May. If you don't know what happened, where have you been?! It was InnerFight's own Into The Darkness, a grueling 50km bike, 50km run, and 50km bike through the night. A huge number of the InnerFight community attended with various versions of the challenge, and dare I say, even more people attended to support them!
As if 12 hours through the night wasn't enough, the community regrouped at InnerFight's end-of-season social the next day. This brings me to the awards ceremony, where the shared smiles and laughs resonate with me massively. It was the visual manifestation of our mission statement; making people better at life through endurance.
This visual epitome of what our endurance community is all about made me think about how to articulate just how unique and powerful it is. Take a step back from the daily routine and see what InnerFight Endurance truly offers.
What does the community mean?
A community is the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. Well, that seems quite apparent. InnerFight Endurance is made of a group of individuals who all share a want to better themselves in endurance. As a given, support and encouragement is ample from each coach, all with unique methods. What is so special is the amount of support and encouragement given to each other, from fellow athletes to their friends and family, to little ones and even pets! Each individual respects and takes ownership of the InnerFight brand values.
The athletes and awards night, what was it showing us?
The award nominations were chosen by the coaches, with the winners selected through a vote. We weren't always looking for the best one-off performance or the biggest PB. We looked at those who demonstrated the most consistency, the best attitude, overcoming adversity, and lifting themselves and others around them. Results alone do not define success. This selection process defines us as a community. Every single one of the winners was cheered and congratulated like it was an Olympic Gold Medal. I think everyone understood the reasons behind why each person had won.
It would be amiss not to mention what I believe to be the biggest addition to the awards this year, the community award. An individual celebrated for everything they bring to the community, whose actions deemed the award necessary. Affectionately dubbed the 'Jeff award,' the winner organised and supported the community so much, day in, day out, throughout the year. I want to highlight that he provided a weekly iftar for Muslim and non-muslim individuals during Ramadan, providing a platform for the community to gather and celebrate this special time. He asked for nothing in return, and he chose to act like this because he, like so many others within the InnerFight community, looked beyond their ambitions to impact the lives of others positively.
The coaches, how do we go beyond the program?
When individuals invest in InnerFight for coaching, they get a personalised program, race planning, and execution, nutritional and equipment support, direct contact whenever they need help, and access to our community. What is rarely highlighted is the support beyond the training we give. Why do more than necessary, or the bare minimum? Many examples of programs of equal cost seem to deliver less and certainly support less. I suppose it is because we all genuinely care about helping people reach their goals. We can see the benefits of nurturing an athlete's journey beyond reaching a goal and making them better at life through endurance. Rather than jumping from one goal to the next, the process of driving progress outweighs the finish line results.
As a group of coaches, we offer unique and individual approaches, each with different experiences and backgrounds. Our drive to improve and weekly catch-ups for goal setting, feedback, and personal development unite us. The want drives us to help our athletes reach their full potential.
How does the wider community provide the best support network?
This is the last thing that struck me about the whole weekend was the wider support. As the sun was setting, the rollout for ITD this year was something else. We were a force to be reckoned with, each individual representing the community we hold dear. Whether you completed a version of this challenge or took up your entire weekend to support someone who did, I want to thank you for making me so proud to be a part of this community. It was incredible to see.
So what is the secret ingredient?
The addition of ego is not tolerated within our community. Success is always celebrated, and failure is never laughed at. We understand that sometimes not winning is the necessary step to success. It is not about you as soon as your session is over; it is about us.
I hope this article has helped you see what we value and how it brings us together as a community. Your decision to act and behave a certain way defines you and us.
ENGINE
Varying the duration of intervals and working on good pacing. Understanding rate of perceived exertion and how we can use it to get better on the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue focusing on Pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and Handstand Walks. These sessions cater to all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes.
HYROX
3 Minute AMRAP on each HYROX station with some recovery runs in-between.
MOBILITY
The focus is on head-shoulder mobility, and we will work on establishing a more stable position. Or if you can’t get into the overhead squat, the fundamentals you need to gain the position.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we hit a heavy single back squat, so come max out! Then, some posterior chain accessory. Wednesday, we are continuing our press work with some pin press, and then we will go through the final week of progressions on our dip volume.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are focused on the Snatch in weightlifting. We will hit a heavy muscle snatch, followed by a Power Snatch Overhead squat complex and finishing up with an EMOM of hang Snatch!
Track Tuesday
Reps of 400 this week with 200m floating recoveries. Speed repetition work!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
Vo2 Max session this week. 6 X 3min on 3min off. This one can get hard!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
A tempo run broken up into 9 X 4min. A great session for all abilities!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
T100 Race simulation
A chance for our T100 Triathletes to practice the nuances of racing! This is not an open session but if you’re interested to join please email tw@innerFight.com
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 5 mins blocks, off 2 min recovery. See if you can keep that feeling for all 5 rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
Today we will be running 400m intervals with 200m float recovery. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we will be running 1 min on/off intervals for 30 mins. Pick your starting pace wisely on this session so that you can keep the quality throughout.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today your tempo blocks will be 4 mins long, however the rest will decrease as the session progresses.
Sunday
Time: 6am
Location: Expo
Session: Dubai Womens Run
Coach Steph will be with the LRC Team and Dubai Womens Run where there will be a 10km and 5km race.
Monday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Squat Clean + Front Squat
Conditioning:
For Time:
7 Squat Clean
12 TTB
Pool run
rest 2 mins x 5
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Weighted Pull Ups + 20sec Max Ring Ring Rows
Conditioning:
3 rounds
1000/800 m row
30 Pull ups
20 KB STOH
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Barbell Front Rack Reverse Lunges
Conditioning:
3min AMRAP
6 sandbag bear hug squat
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 1 min
3min AMRAP
50 DU
6 sandbag to shoulder
rest 1 min
x 3
Thursday:
Strength:
A) DB Bench Press
B) Bent Over DB Row
C) Hang L Sit Holds
Conditioning:
In a Team of 3
8 mins max cal Ski Erg
rest 3 mins
8 mins max length sled
push (50/30kg)
rest 3 mins
8 mins Max wallball
Friday:
Strength:
A) Barbell RDLs
B) Rope Hangs & Rope Pull Ups
Conditioning:
4 Movements, 22mins your lungs will be on fire and your grip will be swole! Its Friday......
This article is the result of something extraordinary that happened on the weekend of the 27th of May. If you don't know what happened, where have you been?! It was InnerFight's own Into The Darkness, a grueling 50km bike, 50km run, and 50km bike through the night. A huge number of the InnerFight community attended with various versions of the challenge, and dare I say, even more people attended to support them!
As if 12 hours through the night wasn't enough, the community regrouped at InnerFight's end-of-season social the next day. This brings me to the awards ceremony, where the shared smiles and laughs resonate with me massively. It was the visual manifestation of our mission statement; making people better at life through endurance.
This visual epitome of what our endurance community is all about made me think about how to articulate just how unique and powerful it is. Take a step back from the daily routine and see what InnerFight Endurance truly offers.
What does the community mean?
A community is the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. Well, that seems quite apparent. InnerFight Endurance is made of a group of individuals who all share a want to better themselves in endurance. As a given, support and encouragement is ample from each coach, all with unique methods. What is so special is the amount of support and encouragement given to each other, from fellow athletes to their friends and family, to little ones and even pets! Each individual respects and takes ownership of the InnerFight brand values.
The athletes and awards night, what was it showing us?
The award nominations were chosen by the coaches, with the winners selected through a vote. We weren't always looking for the best one-off performance or the biggest PB. We looked at those who demonstrated the most consistency, the best attitude, overcoming adversity, and lifting themselves and others around them. Results alone do not define success. This selection process defines us as a community. Every single one of the winners was cheered and congratulated like it was an Olympic Gold Medal. I think everyone understood the reasons behind why each person had won.
It would be amiss not to mention what I believe to be the biggest addition to the awards this year, the community award. An individual celebrated for everything they bring to the community, whose actions deemed the award necessary. Affectionately dubbed the 'Jeff award,' the winner organised and supported the community so much, day in, day out, throughout the year. I want to highlight that he provided a weekly iftar for Muslim and non-muslim individuals during Ramadan, providing a platform for the community to gather and celebrate this special time. He asked for nothing in return, and he chose to act like this because he, like so many others within the InnerFight community, looked beyond their ambitions to impact the lives of others positively.
The coaches, how do we go beyond the program?
When individuals invest in InnerFight for coaching, they get a personalised program, race planning, and execution, nutritional and equipment support, direct contact whenever they need help, and access to our community. What is rarely highlighted is the support beyond the training we give. Why do more than necessary, or the bare minimum? Many examples of programs of equal cost seem to deliver less and certainly support less. I suppose it is because we all genuinely care about helping people reach their goals. We can see the benefits of nurturing an athlete's journey beyond reaching a goal and making them better at life through endurance. Rather than jumping from one goal to the next, the process of driving progress outweighs the finish line results.
As a group of coaches, we offer unique and individual approaches, each with different experiences and backgrounds. Our drive to improve and weekly catch-ups for goal setting, feedback, and personal development unite us. The want drives us to help our athletes reach their full potential.
How does the wider community provide the best support network?
This is the last thing that struck me about the whole weekend was the wider support. As the sun was setting, the rollout for ITD this year was something else. We were a force to be reckoned with, each individual representing the community we hold dear. Whether you completed a version of this challenge or took up your entire weekend to support someone who did, I want to thank you for making me so proud to be a part of this community. It was incredible to see.
So what is the secret ingredient?
The addition of ego is not tolerated within our community. Success is always celebrated, and failure is never laughed at. We understand that sometimes not winning is the necessary step to success. It is not about you as soon as your session is over; it is about us.
I hope this article has helped you see what we value and how it brings us together as a community. Your decision to act and behave a certain way defines you and us.
Track Tuesday
Reps of 400 this week with 200m floating recoveries. Speed repetition work!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
Vo2 Max session this week. 6 X 3min on 3min off. This one can get hard!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
A tempo run broken up into 9 X 4min. A great session for all abilities!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
T100 Race simulation
A chance for our T100 Triathletes to practice the nuances of racing! This is not an open session but if you’re interested to join please email tw@innerFight.com
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 5 mins blocks, off 2 min recovery. See if you can keep that feeling for all 5 rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
Today we will be running 400m intervals with 200m float recovery. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we will be running 1 min on/off intervals for 30 mins. Pick your starting pace wisely on this session so that you can keep the quality throughout.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today your tempo blocks will be 4 mins long, however the rest will decrease as the session progresses.
Sunday
Time: 6am
Location: Expo
Session: Dubai Womens Run
Coach Steph will be with the LRC Team and Dubai Womens Run where there will be a 10km and 5km race.
Monday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Squat Clean + Front Squat
Conditioning:
For Time:
7 Squat Clean
12 TTB
Pool run
rest 2 mins x 5
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Weighted Pull Ups + 20sec Max Ring Ring Rows
Conditioning:
3 rounds
1000/800 m row
30 Pull ups
20 KB STOH
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Barbell Front Rack Reverse Lunges
Conditioning:
3min AMRAP
6 sandbag bear hug squat
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 1 min
3min AMRAP
50 DU
6 sandbag to shoulder
rest 1 min
x 3
Thursday:
Strength:
A) DB Bench Press
B) Bent Over DB Row
C) Hang L Sit Holds
Conditioning:
In a Team of 3
8 mins max cal Ski Erg
rest 3 mins
8 mins max length sled
push (50/30kg)
rest 3 mins
8 mins Max wallball
Friday:
Strength:
A) Barbell RDLs
B) Rope Hangs & Rope Pull Ups
Conditioning:
4 Movements, 22mins your lungs will be on fire and your grip will be swole! Its Friday......
ENGINE
Varying the duration of intervals and working on good pacing. Understanding rate of perceived exertion and how we can use it to get better on the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue focusing on Pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and Handstand Walks. These sessions cater to all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes.
HYROX
3 Minute AMRAP on each HYROX station with some recovery runs in-between.
MOBILITY
The focus is on head-shoulder mobility, and we will work on establishing a more stable position. Or if you can’t get into the overhead squat, the fundamentals you need to gain the position.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we hit a heavy single back squat, so come max out! Then, some posterior chain accessory. Wednesday, we are continuing our press work with some pin press, and then we will go through the final week of progressions on our dip volume.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are focused on the Snatch in weightlifting. We will hit a heavy muscle snatch, followed by a Power Snatch Overhead squat complex and finishing up with an EMOM of hang Snatch!
This article is the result of something extraordinary that happened on the weekend of the 27th of May. If you don't know what happened, where have you been?! It was InnerFight's own Into The Darkness, a grueling 50km bike, 50km run, and 50km bike through the night. A huge number of the InnerFight community attended with various versions of the challenge, and dare I say, even more people attended to support them!
As if 12 hours through the night wasn't enough, the community regrouped at InnerFight's end-of-season social the next day. This brings me to the awards ceremony, where the shared smiles and laughs resonate with me massively. It was the visual manifestation of our mission statement; making people better at life through endurance.
This visual epitome of what our endurance community is all about made me think about how to articulate just how unique and powerful it is. Take a step back from the daily routine and see what InnerFight Endurance truly offers.
What does the community mean?
A community is the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. Well, that seems quite apparent. InnerFight Endurance is made of a group of individuals who all share a want to better themselves in endurance. As a given, support and encouragement is ample from each coach, all with unique methods. What is so special is the amount of support and encouragement given to each other, from fellow athletes to their friends and family, to little ones and even pets! Each individual respects and takes ownership of the InnerFight brand values.
The athletes and awards night, what was it showing us?
The award nominations were chosen by the coaches, with the winners selected through a vote. We weren't always looking for the best one-off performance or the biggest PB. We looked at those who demonstrated the most consistency, the best attitude, overcoming adversity, and lifting themselves and others around them. Results alone do not define success. This selection process defines us as a community. Every single one of the winners was cheered and congratulated like it was an Olympic Gold Medal. I think everyone understood the reasons behind why each person had won.
It would be amiss not to mention what I believe to be the biggest addition to the awards this year, the community award. An individual celebrated for everything they bring to the community, whose actions deemed the award necessary. Affectionately dubbed the 'Jeff award,' the winner organised and supported the community so much, day in, day out, throughout the year. I want to highlight that he provided a weekly iftar for Muslim and non-muslim individuals during Ramadan, providing a platform for the community to gather and celebrate this special time. He asked for nothing in return, and he chose to act like this because he, like so many others within the InnerFight community, looked beyond their ambitions to impact the lives of others positively.
The coaches, how do we go beyond the program?
When individuals invest in InnerFight for coaching, they get a personalised program, race planning, and execution, nutritional and equipment support, direct contact whenever they need help, and access to our community. What is rarely highlighted is the support beyond the training we give. Why do more than necessary, or the bare minimum? Many examples of programs of equal cost seem to deliver less and certainly support less. I suppose it is because we all genuinely care about helping people reach their goals. We can see the benefits of nurturing an athlete's journey beyond reaching a goal and making them better at life through endurance. Rather than jumping from one goal to the next, the process of driving progress outweighs the finish line results.
As a group of coaches, we offer unique and individual approaches, each with different experiences and backgrounds. Our drive to improve and weekly catch-ups for goal setting, feedback, and personal development unite us. The want drives us to help our athletes reach their full potential.
How does the wider community provide the best support network?
This is the last thing that struck me about the whole weekend was the wider support. As the sun was setting, the rollout for ITD this year was something else. We were a force to be reckoned with, each individual representing the community we hold dear. Whether you completed a version of this challenge or took up your entire weekend to support someone who did, I want to thank you for making me so proud to be a part of this community. It was incredible to see.
So what is the secret ingredient?
The addition of ego is not tolerated within our community. Success is always celebrated, and failure is never laughed at. We understand that sometimes not winning is the necessary step to success. It is not about you as soon as your session is over; it is about us.
I hope this article has helped you see what we value and how it brings us together as a community. Your decision to act and behave a certain way defines you and us.
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 5 mins blocks, off 2 min recovery. See if you can keep that feeling for all 5 rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
Today we will be running 400m intervals with 200m float recovery. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Today we will be running 1 min on/off intervals for 30 mins. Pick your starting pace wisely on this session so that you can keep the quality throughout.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today your tempo blocks will be 4 mins long, however the rest will decrease as the session progresses.
Sunday
Time: 6am
Location: Expo
Session: Dubai Womens Run
Coach Steph will be with the LRC Team and Dubai Womens Run where there will be a 10km and 5km race.
Monday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Squat Clean + Front Squat
Conditioning:
For Time:
7 Squat Clean
12 TTB
Pool run
rest 2 mins x 5
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Weighted Pull Ups + 20sec Max Ring Ring Rows
Conditioning:
3 rounds
1000/800 m row
30 Pull ups
20 KB STOH
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Barbell Front Rack Reverse Lunges
Conditioning:
3min AMRAP
6 sandbag bear hug squat
12/9 cal Ass bike
rest 1 min
3min AMRAP
50 DU
6 sandbag to shoulder
rest 1 min
x 3
Thursday:
Strength:
A) DB Bench Press
B) Bent Over DB Row
C) Hang L Sit Holds
Conditioning:
In a Team of 3
8 mins max cal Ski Erg
rest 3 mins
8 mins max length sled
push (50/30kg)
rest 3 mins
8 mins Max wallball
Friday:
Strength:
A) Barbell RDLs
B) Rope Hangs & Rope Pull Ups
Conditioning:
4 Movements, 22mins your lungs will be on fire and your grip will be swole! Its Friday......
ENGINE
Varying the duration of intervals and working on good pacing. Understanding rate of perceived exertion and how we can use it to get better on the machines.
GYMNASTICS
We continue focusing on Pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and Handstand Walks. These sessions cater to all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes.
HYROX
3 Minute AMRAP on each HYROX station with some recovery runs in-between.
MOBILITY
The focus is on head-shoulder mobility, and we will work on establishing a more stable position. Or if you can’t get into the overhead squat, the fundamentals you need to gain the position.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we hit a heavy single back squat, so come max out! Then, some posterior chain accessory. Wednesday, we are continuing our press work with some pin press, and then we will go through the final week of progressions on our dip volume.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are focused on the Snatch in weightlifting. We will hit a heavy muscle snatch, followed by a Power Snatch Overhead squat complex and finishing up with an EMOM of hang Snatch!
Track Tuesday
Reps of 400 this week with 200m floating recoveries. Speed repetition work!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
Vo2 Max session this week. 6 X 3min on 3min off. This one can get hard!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
A tempo run broken up into 9 X 4min. A great session for all abilities!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
T100 Race simulation
A chance for our T100 Triathletes to practice the nuances of racing! This is not an open session but if you’re interested to join please email tw@innerFight.com
This article is the result of something extraordinary that happened on the weekend of the 27th of May. If you don't know what happened, where have you been?! It was InnerFight's own Into The Darkness, a grueling 50km bike, 50km run, and 50km bike through the night. A huge number of the InnerFight community attended with various versions of the challenge, and dare I say, even more people attended to support them!
As if 12 hours through the night wasn't enough, the community regrouped at InnerFight's end-of-season social the next day. This brings me to the awards ceremony, where the shared smiles and laughs resonate with me massively. It was the visual manifestation of our mission statement; making people better at life through endurance.
This visual epitome of what our endurance community is all about made me think about how to articulate just how unique and powerful it is. Take a step back from the daily routine and see what InnerFight Endurance truly offers.
What does the community mean?
A community is the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. Well, that seems quite apparent. InnerFight Endurance is made of a group of individuals who all share a want to better themselves in endurance. As a given, support and encouragement is ample from each coach, all with unique methods. What is so special is the amount of support and encouragement given to each other, from fellow athletes to their friends and family, to little ones and even pets! Each individual respects and takes ownership of the InnerFight brand values.
The athletes and awards night, what was it showing us?
The award nominations were chosen by the coaches, with the winners selected through a vote. We weren't always looking for the best one-off performance or the biggest PB. We looked at those who demonstrated the most consistency, the best attitude, overcoming adversity, and lifting themselves and others around them. Results alone do not define success. This selection process defines us as a community. Every single one of the winners was cheered and congratulated like it was an Olympic Gold Medal. I think everyone understood the reasons behind why each person had won.
It would be amiss not to mention what I believe to be the biggest addition to the awards this year, the community award. An individual celebrated for everything they bring to the community, whose actions deemed the award necessary. Affectionately dubbed the 'Jeff award,' the winner organised and supported the community so much, day in, day out, throughout the year. I want to highlight that he provided a weekly iftar for Muslim and non-muslim individuals during Ramadan, providing a platform for the community to gather and celebrate this special time. He asked for nothing in return, and he chose to act like this because he, like so many others within the InnerFight community, looked beyond their ambitions to impact the lives of others positively.
The coaches, how do we go beyond the program?
When individuals invest in InnerFight for coaching, they get a personalised program, race planning, and execution, nutritional and equipment support, direct contact whenever they need help, and access to our community. What is rarely highlighted is the support beyond the training we give. Why do more than necessary, or the bare minimum? Many examples of programs of equal cost seem to deliver less and certainly support less. I suppose it is because we all genuinely care about helping people reach their goals. We can see the benefits of nurturing an athlete's journey beyond reaching a goal and making them better at life through endurance. Rather than jumping from one goal to the next, the process of driving progress outweighs the finish line results.
As a group of coaches, we offer unique and individual approaches, each with different experiences and backgrounds. Our drive to improve and weekly catch-ups for goal setting, feedback, and personal development unite us. The want drives us to help our athletes reach their full potential.
How does the wider community provide the best support network?
This is the last thing that struck me about the whole weekend was the wider support. As the sun was setting, the rollout for ITD this year was something else. We were a force to be reckoned with, each individual representing the community we hold dear. Whether you completed a version of this challenge or took up your entire weekend to support someone who did, I want to thank you for making me so proud to be a part of this community. It was incredible to see.
So what is the secret ingredient?
The addition of ego is not tolerated within our community. Success is always celebrated, and failure is never laughed at. We understand that sometimes not winning is the necessary step to success. It is not about you as soon as your session is over; it is about us.
I hope this article has helped you see what we value and how it brings us together as a community. Your decision to act and behave a certain way defines you and us.
This article is the result of something extraordinary that happened on the weekend of the 27th of May. If you don't know what happened, where have you been?! It was InnerFight's own Into The Darkness, a grueling 50km bike, 50km run, and 50km bike through the night. A huge number of the InnerFight community attended with various versions of the challenge, and dare I say, even more people attended to support them!
As if 12 hours through the night wasn't enough, the community regrouped at InnerFight's end-of-season social the next day. This brings me to the awards ceremony, where the shared smiles and laughs resonate with me massively. It was the visual manifestation of our mission statement; making people better at life through endurance.
This visual epitome of what our endurance community is all about made me think about how to articulate just how unique and powerful it is. Take a step back from the daily routine and see what InnerFight Endurance truly offers.
What does the community mean?
A community is the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. Well, that seems quite apparent. InnerFight Endurance is made of a group of individuals who all share a want to better themselves in endurance. As a given, support and encouragement is ample from each coach, all with unique methods. What is so special is the amount of support and encouragement given to each other, from fellow athletes to their friends and family, to little ones and even pets! Each individual respects and takes ownership of the InnerFight brand values.
The athletes and awards night, what was it showing us?
The award nominations were chosen by the coaches, with the winners selected through a vote. We weren't always looking for the best one-off performance or the biggest PB. We looked at those who demonstrated the most consistency, the best attitude, overcoming adversity, and lifting themselves and others around them. Results alone do not define success. This selection process defines us as a community. Every single one of the winners was cheered and congratulated like it was an Olympic Gold Medal. I think everyone understood the reasons behind why each person had won.
It would be amiss not to mention what I believe to be the biggest addition to the awards this year, the community award. An individual celebrated for everything they bring to the community, whose actions deemed the award necessary. Affectionately dubbed the 'Jeff award,' the winner organised and supported the community so much, day in, day out, throughout the year. I want to highlight that he provided a weekly iftar for Muslim and non-muslim individuals during Ramadan, providing a platform for the community to gather and celebrate this special time. He asked for nothing in return, and he chose to act like this because he, like so many others within the InnerFight community, looked beyond their ambitions to impact the lives of others positively.
The coaches, how do we go beyond the program?
When individuals invest in InnerFight for coaching, they get a personalised program, race planning, and execution, nutritional and equipment support, direct contact whenever they need help, and access to our community. What is rarely highlighted is the support beyond the training we give. Why do more than necessary, or the bare minimum? Many examples of programs of equal cost seem to deliver less and certainly support less. I suppose it is because we all genuinely care about helping people reach their goals. We can see the benefits of nurturing an athlete's journey beyond reaching a goal and making them better at life through endurance. Rather than jumping from one goal to the next, the process of driving progress outweighs the finish line results.
As a group of coaches, we offer unique and individual approaches, each with different experiences and backgrounds. Our drive to improve and weekly catch-ups for goal setting, feedback, and personal development unite us. The want drives us to help our athletes reach their full potential.
How does the wider community provide the best support network?
This is the last thing that struck me about the whole weekend was the wider support. As the sun was setting, the rollout for ITD this year was something else. We were a force to be reckoned with, each individual representing the community we hold dear. Whether you completed a version of this challenge or took up your entire weekend to support someone who did, I want to thank you for making me so proud to be a part of this community. It was incredible to see.
So what is the secret ingredient?
The addition of ego is not tolerated within our community. Success is always celebrated, and failure is never laughed at. We understand that sometimes not winning is the necessary step to success. It is not about you as soon as your session is over; it is about us.
I hope this article has helped you see what we value and how it brings us together as a community. Your decision to act and behave a certain way defines you and us.