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InnerFight Endurance at XTERRA Oman 2024
A traditional triathlon flipped on its head!
If things like: no race pack, no race village, limited race info, limited course markings and a medal from 2023 are going to stress you out then this is not the race for you.
But if you are on a bike with no power meter, have inflated your tyres to feel and are comfortable with one water station on the entire course then read on!
InnerFight Endurance Conquers XTERRA Oman 2024
Xterra is a booming triathlon format that takes most things that traditional triathlon is and flips it. Mountain bike instead of road bike, though it’s the trail run (supposedly) instead of road run that provides the biggest change for most.
Humaid and Tom raced the XTERRA Oman leg of the series in 2023, both securing world championship slots later in the year. Their reviews and energy around the race were an easy sell for Jeff, James, AB, Marcus and Rob to join them in the 2024 race.
How XTERRA Oman Triathlon 2024 played out
Oh, about actually getting to the race. That perhaps should have been included in one of the opening paragraphs.
“When the ferry horn sounds the race starts”. Simple instructions for the 40 athletes as they waited to jump 10 meters overboard for the start of the race.
Rough seas shortened the 1,500m swim to a straight line 1km mad dash. A very basic transition awaited which in parts had fake grass to soak up the blood leaking out of most of the athletes’ feet from the swim exit.
Rob led our InnerFight cohort out of the water much to Tom’s surprise…. watch this space!
80% gravel and 99% flat bike course was fast but with budget cuts on markers left many athletes furious. Perhaps it was a mental warm up for the run. Despite their best efforts, Tom and Marcus could not catch the top 4 guys out of the water but as they entered transition 2 together Tom had the 4th place on the road in his sights.
3 bike loops and 2 run loops lent itself to plenty of cheers between the InnerFight athletes as they got into the guts of the race.
After finishing 4th overall Tom was waiting for Marcus on the finish line with the news that all the guys ahead of them were “pros”. Next across the finish line in 9th place was Rob.
AB had a brilliant run confirmed by a quick vomit on the finish line before accepting his 2023 medal along with the promise that a 2024 one would be sent “in the post.”
Humaid was business as usual crossing the finish line with a huge smile on his face. Jeff closed out our representation on course with a huge embrace with his coach of 5 years Rob on the finish line. A hug that sold this race more on what meaning an athlete can put into it rather than what the organizers needed to.
Closing thoughts
This race was a fine example of “you can either complain the world is not perfect or you can see a beautiful opportunity, put your training, your body and your mind to the test, go as hard as you f**king can and see what you are made of.”
With a small field and no crowd, the game totally changes. It’s what all the BS influencers on social media talk about but really, they have no clue. It’s you against you.
Unreal work from all of our coaches and athletes. Today there was #noweakness
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GYMNASTICS
Tuesday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-ups! Strict, kipping and butterfly will make an appearance alongside some tried and tested progressions.
Thursday, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the core and hip flexors, then moving to low rig and bar progressions.
HYBRID FITNESS
For this week's HYROX session, we are increasing our running volume with some run-ski intervals. Following this, we will look to train some lower body endurance with sled push, farmers walk and short distance run intervals.
MOBILITY
This class is designed to enhance full-body mobility with a focus on relieving lower back pain and improving hip mobility. Through guided stretches, functional movements, and targeted mobility drills, you’ll increase flexibility, reduce stiffness, and build strength where it matters most. Perfect for anyone looking to move more freely, ease discomfort, and support long-term joint health. All levels welcome.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins at a 7/10 Tempo effort, each with a 1 min recovery. I recommend walking the recovery to ensure that your HR comes down and allows for quality running throughout the session. We will repeat this sequence 5x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will have building 400s, starting at 5km pace and working down towards 1km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have 400m intervals in the morning and evening. After each rep you have 60 sec to allow your HR to come back down, so keeping the running fast throughout the session. Aiming for 8-12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a pyramid, running our efforts and recovery time for time. The aim is to keep all efforts at 8/10 throughout the session.
1min effort : 1min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
5min effort : 5min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
1min effort : 1min recovery
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg strength in our Engine class before taking on 4 5-minute AMRAPS, buy in with rowing or ski erg, and then it's lunges, toes to bar, kettlebell swings, and box jumps for the remaining time.
Strength:
Every 2:30 x 4-8 Bulgarian Split Squat tempo 30X1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window
600/500m row
AMRAP 20 alt prisoner reverse lunges + 10 TTB
Rest 3 mins
In a 5-minute window
600/500m ski
AMRAP 20 Russian KB Swing + 15 Box Jump Over
Rest 3 mins
x 2
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some strict positional strength to start before a solid push and pull day, and to finish the session, you have to send it on the devil's press and bike sprints
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - Min 1, 10-30 sec chin-up over bar hold / Min 2, 20 sec wall Facing HS Hold
B) Every 90 sec x 9 - 1) 8 DB bench Press @30x1 / 2) 6-10 Inverted Row / 3) 30 Sec GHD Sit-ups
C) EMOM x 6 - Min 1- 30 sec Banded Tricep Extension / Min 2 - 30 sec KB Horn Curl
Conditioning:
For Time
15-12-9 Devil Press
12/9 cal ass Bike After Each Round
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are power cleaning throughout the session, some technical hang power clean triples to start, followed by some intervals with ever-increasing loads on the power clean.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 8 - 3 hang power clean
Conditioning:
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (50/30)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (60/40)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10 min AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (70/50)
20 wall balls
Thursday:
Thursday, we are working through multiple trisets of the same movement patterns to build some capacity, and then we have 3 minutes of work in the workout of the day.
Strength:
3 Rounds
6 Strict Pull-ups/Chin-Ups
rest 30 seconds
12 Ring Rows
rest 30 seconds
24 Alternating Gorilla Rows
Rest 2 mins
3 Rounds
6 Dual DB Strict Press
rest 30 seconds
12 Push-Ups
rest 30 sec
24 Alternating DB Floor Press
Rest 2 mins
Conditioning:
1 min Max Cal Ski
Rest 2 mins
x 3
Friday:
Friday therapy will have a strongman twist for you and your partner.
Strength:
Sandbag Speed Relay
2 SandBag to shoulder 5m carry x 5
Conditioning:
In Pairs for total calories and reps, both partners work at the same time! Everything will be explained, just show up and be ready to work!
P1 - Max Sandbag to Shoulder
P2- Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Squat
P2 - Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Rev Lunge
P2 - Max Cal Row
Rest 3 mins
Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday Sessions, as always, will be a great start to the week, and we wrap up with some Heavy 5s on our Deadlift and some challenging box squats in strength, whilst we have some tough running and erg intervals in engine on Sunday!
If things like: no race pack, no race village, limited race info, limited course markings and a medal from 2023 are going to stress you out then this is not the race for you.
But if you are on a bike with no power meter, have inflated your tyres to feel and are comfortable with one water station on the entire course then read on!
InnerFight Endurance Conquers XTERRA Oman 2024
Xterra is a booming triathlon format that takes most things that traditional triathlon is and flips it. Mountain bike instead of road bike, though it’s the trail run (supposedly) instead of road run that provides the biggest change for most.
Humaid and Tom raced the XTERRA Oman leg of the series in 2023, both securing world championship slots later in the year. Their reviews and energy around the race were an easy sell for Jeff, James, AB, Marcus and Rob to join them in the 2024 race.
How XTERRA Oman Triathlon 2024 played out
Oh, about actually getting to the race. That perhaps should have been included in one of the opening paragraphs.
“When the ferry horn sounds the race starts”. Simple instructions for the 40 athletes as they waited to jump 10 meters overboard for the start of the race.
Rough seas shortened the 1,500m swim to a straight line 1km mad dash. A very basic transition awaited which in parts had fake grass to soak up the blood leaking out of most of the athletes’ feet from the swim exit.
Rob led our InnerFight cohort out of the water much to Tom’s surprise…. watch this space!
80% gravel and 99% flat bike course was fast but with budget cuts on markers left many athletes furious. Perhaps it was a mental warm up for the run. Despite their best efforts, Tom and Marcus could not catch the top 4 guys out of the water but as they entered transition 2 together Tom had the 4th place on the road in his sights.
3 bike loops and 2 run loops lent itself to plenty of cheers between the InnerFight athletes as they got into the guts of the race.
After finishing 4th overall Tom was waiting for Marcus on the finish line with the news that all the guys ahead of them were “pros”. Next across the finish line in 9th place was Rob.
AB had a brilliant run confirmed by a quick vomit on the finish line before accepting his 2023 medal along with the promise that a 2024 one would be sent “in the post.”
Humaid was business as usual crossing the finish line with a huge smile on his face. Jeff closed out our representation on course with a huge embrace with his coach of 5 years Rob on the finish line. A hug that sold this race more on what meaning an athlete can put into it rather than what the organizers needed to.
Closing thoughts
This race was a fine example of “you can either complain the world is not perfect or you can see a beautiful opportunity, put your training, your body and your mind to the test, go as hard as you f**king can and see what you are made of.”
With a small field and no crowd, the game totally changes. It’s what all the BS influencers on social media talk about but really, they have no clue. It’s you against you.
Unreal work from all of our coaches and athletes. Today there was #noweakness
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins at a 7/10 Tempo effort, each with a 1 min recovery. I recommend walking the recovery to ensure that your HR comes down and allows for quality running throughout the session. We will repeat this sequence 5x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will have building 400s, starting at 5km pace and working down towards 1km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have 400m intervals in the morning and evening. After each rep you have 60 sec to allow your HR to come back down, so keeping the running fast throughout the session. Aiming for 8-12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a pyramid, running our efforts and recovery time for time. The aim is to keep all efforts at 8/10 throughout the session.
1min effort : 1min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
5min effort : 5min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
1min effort : 1min recovery
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg strength in our Engine class before taking on 4 5-minute AMRAPS, buy in with rowing or ski erg, and then it's lunges, toes to bar, kettlebell swings, and box jumps for the remaining time.
Strength:
Every 2:30 x 4-8 Bulgarian Split Squat tempo 30X1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window
600/500m row
AMRAP 20 alt prisoner reverse lunges + 10 TTB
Rest 3 mins
In a 5-minute window
600/500m ski
AMRAP 20 Russian KB Swing + 15 Box Jump Over
Rest 3 mins
x 2
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some strict positional strength to start before a solid push and pull day, and to finish the session, you have to send it on the devil's press and bike sprints
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - Min 1, 10-30 sec chin-up over bar hold / Min 2, 20 sec wall Facing HS Hold
B) Every 90 sec x 9 - 1) 8 DB bench Press @30x1 / 2) 6-10 Inverted Row / 3) 30 Sec GHD Sit-ups
C) EMOM x 6 - Min 1- 30 sec Banded Tricep Extension / Min 2 - 30 sec KB Horn Curl
Conditioning:
For Time
15-12-9 Devil Press
12/9 cal ass Bike After Each Round
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are power cleaning throughout the session, some technical hang power clean triples to start, followed by some intervals with ever-increasing loads on the power clean.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 8 - 3 hang power clean
Conditioning:
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (50/30)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (60/40)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10 min AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (70/50)
20 wall balls
Thursday:
Thursday, we are working through multiple trisets of the same movement patterns to build some capacity, and then we have 3 minutes of work in the workout of the day.
Strength:
3 Rounds
6 Strict Pull-ups/Chin-Ups
rest 30 seconds
12 Ring Rows
rest 30 seconds
24 Alternating Gorilla Rows
Rest 2 mins
3 Rounds
6 Dual DB Strict Press
rest 30 seconds
12 Push-Ups
rest 30 sec
24 Alternating DB Floor Press
Rest 2 mins
Conditioning:
1 min Max Cal Ski
Rest 2 mins
x 3
Friday:
Friday therapy will have a strongman twist for you and your partner.
Strength:
Sandbag Speed Relay
2 SandBag to shoulder 5m carry x 5
Conditioning:
In Pairs for total calories and reps, both partners work at the same time! Everything will be explained, just show up and be ready to work!
P1 - Max Sandbag to Shoulder
P2- Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Squat
P2 - Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Rev Lunge
P2 - Max Cal Row
Rest 3 mins
Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday Sessions, as always, will be a great start to the week, and we wrap up with some Heavy 5s on our Deadlift and some challenging box squats in strength, whilst we have some tough running and erg intervals in engine on Sunday!
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-ups! Strict, kipping and butterfly will make an appearance alongside some tried and tested progressions.
Thursday, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the core and hip flexors, then moving to low rig and bar progressions.
HYBRID FITNESS
For this week's HYROX session, we are increasing our running volume with some run-ski intervals. Following this, we will look to train some lower body endurance with sled push, farmers walk and short distance run intervals.
MOBILITY
This class is designed to enhance full-body mobility with a focus on relieving lower back pain and improving hip mobility. Through guided stretches, functional movements, and targeted mobility drills, you’ll increase flexibility, reduce stiffness, and build strength where it matters most. Perfect for anyone looking to move more freely, ease discomfort, and support long-term joint health. All levels welcome.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
If things like: no race pack, no race village, limited race info, limited course markings and a medal from 2023 are going to stress you out then this is not the race for you.
But if you are on a bike with no power meter, have inflated your tyres to feel and are comfortable with one water station on the entire course then read on!
InnerFight Endurance Conquers XTERRA Oman 2024
Xterra is a booming triathlon format that takes most things that traditional triathlon is and flips it. Mountain bike instead of road bike, though it’s the trail run (supposedly) instead of road run that provides the biggest change for most.
Humaid and Tom raced the XTERRA Oman leg of the series in 2023, both securing world championship slots later in the year. Their reviews and energy around the race were an easy sell for Jeff, James, AB, Marcus and Rob to join them in the 2024 race.
How XTERRA Oman Triathlon 2024 played out
Oh, about actually getting to the race. That perhaps should have been included in one of the opening paragraphs.
“When the ferry horn sounds the race starts”. Simple instructions for the 40 athletes as they waited to jump 10 meters overboard for the start of the race.
Rough seas shortened the 1,500m swim to a straight line 1km mad dash. A very basic transition awaited which in parts had fake grass to soak up the blood leaking out of most of the athletes’ feet from the swim exit.
Rob led our InnerFight cohort out of the water much to Tom’s surprise…. watch this space!
80% gravel and 99% flat bike course was fast but with budget cuts on markers left many athletes furious. Perhaps it was a mental warm up for the run. Despite their best efforts, Tom and Marcus could not catch the top 4 guys out of the water but as they entered transition 2 together Tom had the 4th place on the road in his sights.
3 bike loops and 2 run loops lent itself to plenty of cheers between the InnerFight athletes as they got into the guts of the race.
After finishing 4th overall Tom was waiting for Marcus on the finish line with the news that all the guys ahead of them were “pros”. Next across the finish line in 9th place was Rob.
AB had a brilliant run confirmed by a quick vomit on the finish line before accepting his 2023 medal along with the promise that a 2024 one would be sent “in the post.”
Humaid was business as usual crossing the finish line with a huge smile on his face. Jeff closed out our representation on course with a huge embrace with his coach of 5 years Rob on the finish line. A hug that sold this race more on what meaning an athlete can put into it rather than what the organizers needed to.
Closing thoughts
This race was a fine example of “you can either complain the world is not perfect or you can see a beautiful opportunity, put your training, your body and your mind to the test, go as hard as you f**king can and see what you are made of.”
With a small field and no crowd, the game totally changes. It’s what all the BS influencers on social media talk about but really, they have no clue. It’s you against you.
Unreal work from all of our coaches and athletes. Today there was #noweakness
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins at a 7/10 Tempo effort, each with a 1 min recovery. I recommend walking the recovery to ensure that your HR comes down and allows for quality running throughout the session. We will repeat this sequence 5x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will have building 400s, starting at 5km pace and working down towards 1km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have 400m intervals in the morning and evening. After each rep you have 60 sec to allow your HR to come back down, so keeping the running fast throughout the session. Aiming for 8-12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a pyramid, running our efforts and recovery time for time. The aim is to keep all efforts at 8/10 throughout the session.
1min effort : 1min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
5min effort : 5min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
1min effort : 1min recovery
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg strength in our Engine class before taking on 4 5-minute AMRAPS, buy in with rowing or ski erg, and then it's lunges, toes to bar, kettlebell swings, and box jumps for the remaining time.
Strength:
Every 2:30 x 4-8 Bulgarian Split Squat tempo 30X1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window
600/500m row
AMRAP 20 alt prisoner reverse lunges + 10 TTB
Rest 3 mins
In a 5-minute window
600/500m ski
AMRAP 20 Russian KB Swing + 15 Box Jump Over
Rest 3 mins
x 2
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some strict positional strength to start before a solid push and pull day, and to finish the session, you have to send it on the devil's press and bike sprints
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - Min 1, 10-30 sec chin-up over bar hold / Min 2, 20 sec wall Facing HS Hold
B) Every 90 sec x 9 - 1) 8 DB bench Press @30x1 / 2) 6-10 Inverted Row / 3) 30 Sec GHD Sit-ups
C) EMOM x 6 - Min 1- 30 sec Banded Tricep Extension / Min 2 - 30 sec KB Horn Curl
Conditioning:
For Time
15-12-9 Devil Press
12/9 cal ass Bike After Each Round
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are power cleaning throughout the session, some technical hang power clean triples to start, followed by some intervals with ever-increasing loads on the power clean.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 8 - 3 hang power clean
Conditioning:
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (50/30)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (60/40)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10 min AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (70/50)
20 wall balls
Thursday:
Thursday, we are working through multiple trisets of the same movement patterns to build some capacity, and then we have 3 minutes of work in the workout of the day.
Strength:
3 Rounds
6 Strict Pull-ups/Chin-Ups
rest 30 seconds
12 Ring Rows
rest 30 seconds
24 Alternating Gorilla Rows
Rest 2 mins
3 Rounds
6 Dual DB Strict Press
rest 30 seconds
12 Push-Ups
rest 30 sec
24 Alternating DB Floor Press
Rest 2 mins
Conditioning:
1 min Max Cal Ski
Rest 2 mins
x 3
Friday:
Friday therapy will have a strongman twist for you and your partner.
Strength:
Sandbag Speed Relay
2 SandBag to shoulder 5m carry x 5
Conditioning:
In Pairs for total calories and reps, both partners work at the same time! Everything will be explained, just show up and be ready to work!
P1 - Max Sandbag to Shoulder
P2- Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Squat
P2 - Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Rev Lunge
P2 - Max Cal Row
Rest 3 mins
Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday Sessions, as always, will be a great start to the week, and we wrap up with some Heavy 5s on our Deadlift and some challenging box squats in strength, whilst we have some tough running and erg intervals in engine on Sunday!
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-ups! Strict, kipping and butterfly will make an appearance alongside some tried and tested progressions.
Thursday, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the core and hip flexors, then moving to low rig and bar progressions.
HYBRID FITNESS
For this week's HYROX session, we are increasing our running volume with some run-ski intervals. Following this, we will look to train some lower body endurance with sled push, farmers walk and short distance run intervals.
MOBILITY
This class is designed to enhance full-body mobility with a focus on relieving lower back pain and improving hip mobility. Through guided stretches, functional movements, and targeted mobility drills, you’ll increase flexibility, reduce stiffness, and build strength where it matters most. Perfect for anyone looking to move more freely, ease discomfort, and support long-term joint health. All levels welcome.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
If things like: no race pack, no race village, limited race info, limited course markings and a medal from 2023 are going to stress you out then this is not the race for you.
But if you are on a bike with no power meter, have inflated your tyres to feel and are comfortable with one water station on the entire course then read on!
InnerFight Endurance Conquers XTERRA Oman 2024
Xterra is a booming triathlon format that takes most things that traditional triathlon is and flips it. Mountain bike instead of road bike, though it’s the trail run (supposedly) instead of road run that provides the biggest change for most.
Humaid and Tom raced the XTERRA Oman leg of the series in 2023, both securing world championship slots later in the year. Their reviews and energy around the race were an easy sell for Jeff, James, AB, Marcus and Rob to join them in the 2024 race.
How XTERRA Oman Triathlon 2024 played out
Oh, about actually getting to the race. That perhaps should have been included in one of the opening paragraphs.
“When the ferry horn sounds the race starts”. Simple instructions for the 40 athletes as they waited to jump 10 meters overboard for the start of the race.
Rough seas shortened the 1,500m swim to a straight line 1km mad dash. A very basic transition awaited which in parts had fake grass to soak up the blood leaking out of most of the athletes’ feet from the swim exit.
Rob led our InnerFight cohort out of the water much to Tom’s surprise…. watch this space!
80% gravel and 99% flat bike course was fast but with budget cuts on markers left many athletes furious. Perhaps it was a mental warm up for the run. Despite their best efforts, Tom and Marcus could not catch the top 4 guys out of the water but as they entered transition 2 together Tom had the 4th place on the road in his sights.
3 bike loops and 2 run loops lent itself to plenty of cheers between the InnerFight athletes as they got into the guts of the race.
After finishing 4th overall Tom was waiting for Marcus on the finish line with the news that all the guys ahead of them were “pros”. Next across the finish line in 9th place was Rob.
AB had a brilliant run confirmed by a quick vomit on the finish line before accepting his 2023 medal along with the promise that a 2024 one would be sent “in the post.”
Humaid was business as usual crossing the finish line with a huge smile on his face. Jeff closed out our representation on course with a huge embrace with his coach of 5 years Rob on the finish line. A hug that sold this race more on what meaning an athlete can put into it rather than what the organizers needed to.
Closing thoughts
This race was a fine example of “you can either complain the world is not perfect or you can see a beautiful opportunity, put your training, your body and your mind to the test, go as hard as you f**king can and see what you are made of.”
With a small field and no crowd, the game totally changes. It’s what all the BS influencers on social media talk about but really, they have no clue. It’s you against you.
Unreal work from all of our coaches and athletes. Today there was #noweakness
If things like: no race pack, no race village, limited race info, limited course markings and a medal from 2023 are going to stress you out then this is not the race for you.
But if you are on a bike with no power meter, have inflated your tyres to feel and are comfortable with one water station on the entire course then read on!
InnerFight Endurance Conquers XTERRA Oman 2024
Xterra is a booming triathlon format that takes most things that traditional triathlon is and flips it. Mountain bike instead of road bike, though it’s the trail run (supposedly) instead of road run that provides the biggest change for most.
Humaid and Tom raced the XTERRA Oman leg of the series in 2023, both securing world championship slots later in the year. Their reviews and energy around the race were an easy sell for Jeff, James, AB, Marcus and Rob to join them in the 2024 race.
How XTERRA Oman Triathlon 2024 played out
Oh, about actually getting to the race. That perhaps should have been included in one of the opening paragraphs.
“When the ferry horn sounds the race starts”. Simple instructions for the 40 athletes as they waited to jump 10 meters overboard for the start of the race.
Rough seas shortened the 1,500m swim to a straight line 1km mad dash. A very basic transition awaited which in parts had fake grass to soak up the blood leaking out of most of the athletes’ feet from the swim exit.
Rob led our InnerFight cohort out of the water much to Tom’s surprise…. watch this space!
80% gravel and 99% flat bike course was fast but with budget cuts on markers left many athletes furious. Perhaps it was a mental warm up for the run. Despite their best efforts, Tom and Marcus could not catch the top 4 guys out of the water but as they entered transition 2 together Tom had the 4th place on the road in his sights.
3 bike loops and 2 run loops lent itself to plenty of cheers between the InnerFight athletes as they got into the guts of the race.
After finishing 4th overall Tom was waiting for Marcus on the finish line with the news that all the guys ahead of them were “pros”. Next across the finish line in 9th place was Rob.
AB had a brilliant run confirmed by a quick vomit on the finish line before accepting his 2023 medal along with the promise that a 2024 one would be sent “in the post.”
Humaid was business as usual crossing the finish line with a huge smile on his face. Jeff closed out our representation on course with a huge embrace with his coach of 5 years Rob on the finish line. A hug that sold this race more on what meaning an athlete can put into it rather than what the organizers needed to.
Closing thoughts
This race was a fine example of “you can either complain the world is not perfect or you can see a beautiful opportunity, put your training, your body and your mind to the test, go as hard as you f**king can and see what you are made of.”
With a small field and no crowd, the game totally changes. It’s what all the BS influencers on social media talk about but really, they have no clue. It’s you against you.
Unreal work from all of our coaches and athletes. Today there was #noweakness
One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
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