April Members of the Month

InnerFight: SARAH NASH

Sarah has shown incredible consistency over the past few months, staying dedicated even while navigating knee issues and other injuries. She hit a huge milestone this month—she crushed her first-ever strict pull-ups! Watching her grow stronger, push through setbacks, and keep showing up week after week has been epic. Keep smashing it, Sarah!

Youth: HARPER KIRKHAM

Congratulations to our youth Member of the month, Harper Kirkham! Harper is not only a member of our Kids+ program, but also the Junior Run Club. Harper has incredible positive energy, works hard, encourages others, is ready to take on any challenge, and enjoys lending a helpful hand. These awesome traits make her a role model to her peers and a joy to have in our program! Keep up the great work, Harper!

Endurance: TRACY THOMAS

Just over 12 months ago Tracy decided she needed some more people in her life. Working from home naturally meant her day to day interactions were less than others. So she immersed herself in the InnerFight community by re-joining Ladies Run Club. Running was the byproduct of a healthier environment and mindset. Back then she ran a 10km here in Dubai with a run/walk strategy to get to the finish. Empowered to improve and inspired by those around her, Tracy kept showing up, and kept working hard. This month, we saw Tracy absolutely smash her Two Oceans goal, completing the 56km race in 6 hr 43 mins — casually achieving a PB in her marathon time by 6 mins mid-race. Tracy's personal values quite simply match the InnerFight values, and we are very proud of her progress.

Ladies Run Club: RUPI BENNING

Rupi ran Limassol Half Marathon during the spring break. In her own words, she combined all of her favourite things: running, travelling and eating. Since joining LRC in September, Rupi has found a new gear in her running as she now incorporates speed training every Wednesday with us. Congratulations on another sub 2hr 30 HM Rupi! Looking forward to sharing more miles with you.

Endurance - Ireland: DAVID ROWLEY

This guy has shown the correct attitude not just through his work ethic, but also in how he gels with the community.

We believe that's been a huge reason behind the massive progress he’s made over the past four months.

He locked in a goal, set a target, and simply got to work, with very little distraction along the way.

We're proud to recognise you as our Member of the Month for your impeccable training, race preparation, and performance at your first marathon: Vienna Marathon, King of the negative split!

The way you handled your training, race day execution, and recovery was a true touch of class.

Well deserved, David!

Endurance - New Zealand: MORGAN PAINTER

Congratulations to Morgan Painter, our Member of the Month for April.

From rebuilding strength and running post-partum in Mums Run Club to stepping into our Community sessions and committing to a big, scary half marathon goal, Morgan has challenged herself every step of the way.

Committing to something with a baby is no easy task, but Morgan chose to do this for herself — to bring the best version of herself back home to her little one. She turns up to track sessions ready to go, nails her paces, and fits her long runs around family time at the weekend. Even when running in the late morning heat, she gets the job done and is stoked with her progress.

Morgan — you’ve got the determination and discipline to take your running and strength even further. I’m excited to support you through the process. All the best for Hawke’s Bay Marathon in two weeks — you’ve got this!