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Members of the Month (FEBRUARY 2025)
Congratulations to all the Members of the Month for February!
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InnerFight: DEEBA TAMIM
Deeba is the definition of consistency, effort, and sheer determination. She has shown absolute dedication to her training and lifestyle, and it is paying dividends in all areas of her health and fitness! An awesome member of our community—keep smashing it!
Youth: MAHA JYOTI
Our February Youth Member of the Month is Maha Jyoti. A dedicated member of our preteens programme, Maha joined us ten months ago as a beginner to fitness classes. Since joining, she has demonstrated exceptional hard work, diligently incorporating feedback on her form to improve her movement, resulting in increased strength and confidence. Initially hesitant to step onto a box, this month, Maha successfully completed box jumps! We are confident this is just the beginning of her fitness journey and are excited to witness her continued progress. Congratulations, Maha!
Endurance: CHARLOTTE DOUGLASS ELLIOTT
Charlotte has been an excellent example of consistent hard work. Over the years, she has committed to her passion for running, gradually building her volume and strength while learning when to push or relax in sessions. Recently, Charlotte has focused on her endurance speed, following her marathon training block at the end of 2024, which provided her with an excellent base level of fitness. The result was a Half Marathon PB in RAK, followed by another Half Marathon PB the week after at Burj to Burj.
Coaching Charlotte is an absolute pleasure—reminding her how far she has come and to forget the watch most of the time, which seems to work wonders for her on race day. Keep following your joy, Charlotte.
Ladies Run Club: NAOMI WILLIAMS
Naomi came to LRC with absolutely no race goals—just the pursuit of running better, enjoying her training, meeting other runners, and having some structure instead of the usual "easy runs" she was ticking off each week. We have seen Naomi go from strength to strength, as well as embrace the entire LRC and IFE community. She has overcome her fear of racing and even smashed an incredible half marathon this month at Burj to Burj. Well done, Naomi—we are thrilled to see how far you have come.
Endurance - Ireland: DAVID DEE
David has been a silent bomber—no fuss, just results. His attitude toward progression speaks for itself, making crazy improvements in run testing and taking us all by surprise at the 10K Trooperstown Trail Race, his first-ever running race! Taking it all in his stride.
It’s always the quiet ones you’ve got to watch out for! Super proud of you, David—keep pushing the dial.
Endurance - New Zealand: ROBYN O'BRIEN
Congratulations to Robyn O'Brien for being our MOTM for February. Robyn is someone in our community who works away behind the scenes to be the best version of herself.
After a trip to Japan last year, she came back ready to focus on a big, challenging goal and settled on the Tarawera 50km. Forming her own long-run schedule around our community sessions, she was consistent and committed to training smart. Even a slight hiccup—a rolled ankle from a hike—didn't slow her down. She managed her niggle well and continued her build-up for race day.
Robyn was humble in her goal, aiming for under six hours, but after a coaching chat, she realised she had the potential to aim for 5:30 or below. Race day came, and Robyn looked comfortable from start to finish, crossing the line strong at 5 hours 14 minutes, placing 11th in her age group.
Robyn—there’s a lot more where that performance came from, and we are excited to see you push your potential even further in your next goal!
ENGINE
Mikkos Triangle testing week.
GYMNASTICS
This week, we're going upside down with handstand holds and handstand push-ups, testing balance, strength, and control. Then, we’ll lock in that overhead power with some strength work.
HYROX
This is a race simulation in which we will take on a full hyrax. It can be done individually or in a pair, and the run distance can be changed.
MOBILITY
The focus is the same, but it's on a different weekend. Unlock those hips so you can sit on the floor next IFTAR. The main focus will be lower flexibility and glute activation.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we are kicking off the week with some incline press work, followed by some volume on the press and pull, and finishing off the session with some arms. Wednesday, we are hitting a 20-rep max on the RDL before getting in some single-leg work and some core and pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are working on the spit jerk technique. This is the perfect session for those wanting to increase their confidence overhead. Make sure not to miss out.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
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: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding Tempo pace (7/10 RPE) for 4 mins blocks of work. Each block will have a 1 min recovery. 7x reps.
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 be running 1600m repeats that will gradually build in pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you today. We will be running broken 400s. Where the first 100m will be hard (9/10 effort) into a 300m float recovery. Aim for 8 - 12 x reps.
Friday
Time: 5:29am & 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for everyone. Helping you build some strength in your legs. There will be to start times, to cater for thsoe wanting to run a bit longer.
We are starting the week with some hinge-focused work. Power cleans into hang power cleans building over 6 sets before we continue with our Frong Stance Deadlifts; the workout will be heavy but fast and furious; do not be fooled by the lateral Jump!
Monday:
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 6 - 1 Power Clean, 1 Hang Power Clean
B) Every 2mins x 5 - Frong Stance Deadlift
Conditioning:
For time
12-10-8-6-4-2 Deadlift
24-20-16-12-8-4 Lateral Jumps Over The Bar
Tuesday:
You have the chance to progress the pendlay rows before we go into some upper accessory work. A gymnastics
focused workout with wall walks and chest to bars are broken up with some assault bike efforts.
Strength:
A) Every 2mins x 4 - 8/8/6/6 Pendlay Rows
B) Every 3mins x 4 3-5 Strict Pull Ups & Zotman Curls
Conditioning:
AMRAP 16
18/15 cal Assault bike
8 c2b
3 wall walks
Wednesday:
Strongman Day, where we have a sandbag squat and
There will be a lunge complex and some hip extensions, followed by a partner workout for time, which will finish with an all-out effort on the ski erg.
Strength:
A) Every 3mins x 5 - 5 Sandbag Squats + 6 Alt Reverse Lunges
B) Every 90secs x 5 - 10 Weighted Hip Extensions
Conditioning:
In Pairs in a 15-minute window
2 rounds
40/30 cal ski
40 TTB
50 wall balls
Max distance ski in the remaining time
Thursday:
On Thursday, we will strict press heavy before hitting an AMRAP set. Then, we will do some interval work with running and dumbbells.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 Strict press 3 3 2 2 1 + 90 sec amrap @ 75%
Conditioning:
2 Rounds:
5 min amrap
Pool Run
5 Man makers
rest 2 mins
5 min amrap
2 Laps car park run
20 Double DB hang snatch
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with axel bar squats and Dumbell rows before diving into a team workout.
InnerFight: DEEBA TAMIM
Deeba is the definition of consistency, effort, and sheer determination. She has shown absolute dedication to her training and lifestyle, and it is paying dividends in all areas of her health and fitness! An awesome member of our community—keep smashing it!
Youth: MAHA JYOTI
Our February Youth Member of the Month is Maha Jyoti. A dedicated member of our preteens programme, Maha joined us ten months ago as a beginner to fitness classes. Since joining, she has demonstrated exceptional hard work, diligently incorporating feedback on her form to improve her movement, resulting in increased strength and confidence. Initially hesitant to step onto a box, this month, Maha successfully completed box jumps! We are confident this is just the beginning of her fitness journey and are excited to witness her continued progress. Congratulations, Maha!
Endurance: CHARLOTTE DOUGLASS ELLIOTT
Charlotte has been an excellent example of consistent hard work. Over the years, she has committed to her passion for running, gradually building her volume and strength while learning when to push or relax in sessions. Recently, Charlotte has focused on her endurance speed, following her marathon training block at the end of 2024, which provided her with an excellent base level of fitness. The result was a Half Marathon PB in RAK, followed by another Half Marathon PB the week after at Burj to Burj.
Coaching Charlotte is an absolute pleasure—reminding her how far she has come and to forget the watch most of the time, which seems to work wonders for her on race day. Keep following your joy, Charlotte.
Ladies Run Club: NAOMI WILLIAMS
Naomi came to LRC with absolutely no race goals—just the pursuit of running better, enjoying her training, meeting other runners, and having some structure instead of the usual "easy runs" she was ticking off each week. We have seen Naomi go from strength to strength, as well as embrace the entire LRC and IFE community. She has overcome her fear of racing and even smashed an incredible half marathon this month at Burj to Burj. Well done, Naomi—we are thrilled to see how far you have come.
Endurance - Ireland: DAVID DEE
David has been a silent bomber—no fuss, just results. His attitude toward progression speaks for itself, making crazy improvements in run testing and taking us all by surprise at the 10K Trooperstown Trail Race, his first-ever running race! Taking it all in his stride.
It’s always the quiet ones you’ve got to watch out for! Super proud of you, David—keep pushing the dial.
Endurance - New Zealand: ROBYN O'BRIEN
Congratulations to Robyn O'Brien for being our MOTM for February. Robyn is someone in our community who works away behind the scenes to be the best version of herself.
After a trip to Japan last year, she came back ready to focus on a big, challenging goal and settled on the Tarawera 50km. Forming her own long-run schedule around our community sessions, she was consistent and committed to training smart. Even a slight hiccup—a rolled ankle from a hike—didn't slow her down. She managed her niggle well and continued her build-up for race day.
Robyn was humble in her goal, aiming for under six hours, but after a coaching chat, she realised she had the potential to aim for 5:30 or below. Race day came, and Robyn looked comfortable from start to finish, crossing the line strong at 5 hours 14 minutes, placing 11th in her age group.
Robyn—there’s a lot more where that performance came from, and we are excited to see you push your potential even further in your next goal!
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
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: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding Tempo pace (7/10 RPE) for 4 mins blocks of work. Each block will have a 1 min recovery. 7x reps.
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 be running 1600m repeats that will gradually build in pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you today. We will be running broken 400s. Where the first 100m will be hard (9/10 effort) into a 300m float recovery. Aim for 8 - 12 x reps.
Friday
Time: 5:29am & 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for everyone. Helping you build some strength in your legs. There will be to start times, to cater for thsoe wanting to run a bit longer.
We are starting the week with some hinge-focused work. Power cleans into hang power cleans building over 6 sets before we continue with our Frong Stance Deadlifts; the workout will be heavy but fast and furious; do not be fooled by the lateral Jump!
Monday:
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 6 - 1 Power Clean, 1 Hang Power Clean
B) Every 2mins x 5 - Frong Stance Deadlift
Conditioning:
For time
12-10-8-6-4-2 Deadlift
24-20-16-12-8-4 Lateral Jumps Over The Bar
Tuesday:
You have the chance to progress the pendlay rows before we go into some upper accessory work. A gymnastics
focused workout with wall walks and chest to bars are broken up with some assault bike efforts.
Strength:
A) Every 2mins x 4 - 8/8/6/6 Pendlay Rows
B) Every 3mins x 4 3-5 Strict Pull Ups & Zotman Curls
Conditioning:
AMRAP 16
18/15 cal Assault bike
8 c2b
3 wall walks
Wednesday:
Strongman Day, where we have a sandbag squat and
There will be a lunge complex and some hip extensions, followed by a partner workout for time, which will finish with an all-out effort on the ski erg.
Strength:
A) Every 3mins x 5 - 5 Sandbag Squats + 6 Alt Reverse Lunges
B) Every 90secs x 5 - 10 Weighted Hip Extensions
Conditioning:
In Pairs in a 15-minute window
2 rounds
40/30 cal ski
40 TTB
50 wall balls
Max distance ski in the remaining time
Thursday:
On Thursday, we will strict press heavy before hitting an AMRAP set. Then, we will do some interval work with running and dumbbells.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 Strict press 3 3 2 2 1 + 90 sec amrap @ 75%
Conditioning:
2 Rounds:
5 min amrap
Pool Run
5 Man makers
rest 2 mins
5 min amrap
2 Laps car park run
20 Double DB hang snatch
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with axel bar squats and Dumbell rows before diving into a team workout.
ENGINE
Mikkos Triangle testing week.
GYMNASTICS
This week, we're going upside down with handstand holds and handstand push-ups, testing balance, strength, and control. Then, we’ll lock in that overhead power with some strength work.
HYROX
This is a race simulation in which we will take on a full hyrax. It can be done individually or in a pair, and the run distance can be changed.
MOBILITY
The focus is the same, but it's on a different weekend. Unlock those hips so you can sit on the floor next IFTAR. The main focus will be lower flexibility and glute activation.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we are kicking off the week with some incline press work, followed by some volume on the press and pull, and finishing off the session with some arms. Wednesday, we are hitting a 20-rep max on the RDL before getting in some single-leg work and some core and pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are working on the spit jerk technique. This is the perfect session for those wanting to increase their confidence overhead. Make sure not to miss out.
InnerFight: DEEBA TAMIM
Deeba is the definition of consistency, effort, and sheer determination. She has shown absolute dedication to her training and lifestyle, and it is paying dividends in all areas of her health and fitness! An awesome member of our community—keep smashing it!
Youth: MAHA JYOTI
Our February Youth Member of the Month is Maha Jyoti. A dedicated member of our preteens programme, Maha joined us ten months ago as a beginner to fitness classes. Since joining, she has demonstrated exceptional hard work, diligently incorporating feedback on her form to improve her movement, resulting in increased strength and confidence. Initially hesitant to step onto a box, this month, Maha successfully completed box jumps! We are confident this is just the beginning of her fitness journey and are excited to witness her continued progress. Congratulations, Maha!
Endurance: CHARLOTTE DOUGLASS ELLIOTT
Charlotte has been an excellent example of consistent hard work. Over the years, she has committed to her passion for running, gradually building her volume and strength while learning when to push or relax in sessions. Recently, Charlotte has focused on her endurance speed, following her marathon training block at the end of 2024, which provided her with an excellent base level of fitness. The result was a Half Marathon PB in RAK, followed by another Half Marathon PB the week after at Burj to Burj.
Coaching Charlotte is an absolute pleasure—reminding her how far she has come and to forget the watch most of the time, which seems to work wonders for her on race day. Keep following your joy, Charlotte.
Ladies Run Club: NAOMI WILLIAMS
Naomi came to LRC with absolutely no race goals—just the pursuit of running better, enjoying her training, meeting other runners, and having some structure instead of the usual "easy runs" she was ticking off each week. We have seen Naomi go from strength to strength, as well as embrace the entire LRC and IFE community. She has overcome her fear of racing and even smashed an incredible half marathon this month at Burj to Burj. Well done, Naomi—we are thrilled to see how far you have come.
Endurance - Ireland: DAVID DEE
David has been a silent bomber—no fuss, just results. His attitude toward progression speaks for itself, making crazy improvements in run testing and taking us all by surprise at the 10K Trooperstown Trail Race, his first-ever running race! Taking it all in his stride.
It’s always the quiet ones you’ve got to watch out for! Super proud of you, David—keep pushing the dial.
Endurance - New Zealand: ROBYN O'BRIEN
Congratulations to Robyn O'Brien for being our MOTM for February. Robyn is someone in our community who works away behind the scenes to be the best version of herself.
After a trip to Japan last year, she came back ready to focus on a big, challenging goal and settled on the Tarawera 50km. Forming her own long-run schedule around our community sessions, she was consistent and committed to training smart. Even a slight hiccup—a rolled ankle from a hike—didn't slow her down. She managed her niggle well and continued her build-up for race day.
Robyn was humble in her goal, aiming for under six hours, but after a coaching chat, she realised she had the potential to aim for 5:30 or below. Race day came, and Robyn looked comfortable from start to finish, crossing the line strong at 5 hours 14 minutes, placing 11th in her age group.
Robyn—there’s a lot more where that performance came from, and we are excited to see you push your potential even further in your next goal!
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding Tempo pace (7/10 RPE) for 4 mins blocks of work. Each block will have a 1 min recovery. 7x reps.
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 be running 1600m repeats that will gradually build in pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you today. We will be running broken 400s. Where the first 100m will be hard (9/10 effort) into a 300m float recovery. Aim for 8 - 12 x reps.
Friday
Time: 5:29am & 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for everyone. Helping you build some strength in your legs. There will be to start times, to cater for thsoe wanting to run a bit longer.
We are starting the week with some hinge-focused work. Power cleans into hang power cleans building over 6 sets before we continue with our Frong Stance Deadlifts; the workout will be heavy but fast and furious; do not be fooled by the lateral Jump!
Monday:
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 6 - 1 Power Clean, 1 Hang Power Clean
B) Every 2mins x 5 - Frong Stance Deadlift
Conditioning:
For time
12-10-8-6-4-2 Deadlift
24-20-16-12-8-4 Lateral Jumps Over The Bar
Tuesday:
You have the chance to progress the pendlay rows before we go into some upper accessory work. A gymnastics
focused workout with wall walks and chest to bars are broken up with some assault bike efforts.
Strength:
A) Every 2mins x 4 - 8/8/6/6 Pendlay Rows
B) Every 3mins x 4 3-5 Strict Pull Ups & Zotman Curls
Conditioning:
AMRAP 16
18/15 cal Assault bike
8 c2b
3 wall walks
Wednesday:
Strongman Day, where we have a sandbag squat and
There will be a lunge complex and some hip extensions, followed by a partner workout for time, which will finish with an all-out effort on the ski erg.
Strength:
A) Every 3mins x 5 - 5 Sandbag Squats + 6 Alt Reverse Lunges
B) Every 90secs x 5 - 10 Weighted Hip Extensions
Conditioning:
In Pairs in a 15-minute window
2 rounds
40/30 cal ski
40 TTB
50 wall balls
Max distance ski in the remaining time
Thursday:
On Thursday, we will strict press heavy before hitting an AMRAP set. Then, we will do some interval work with running and dumbbells.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 Strict press 3 3 2 2 1 + 90 sec amrap @ 75%
Conditioning:
2 Rounds:
5 min amrap
Pool Run
5 Man makers
rest 2 mins
5 min amrap
2 Laps car park run
20 Double DB hang snatch
rest 2 mins
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with axel bar squats and Dumbell rows before diving into a team workout.
ENGINE
Mikkos Triangle testing week.
GYMNASTICS
This week, we're going upside down with handstand holds and handstand push-ups, testing balance, strength, and control. Then, we’ll lock in that overhead power with some strength work.
HYROX
This is a race simulation in which we will take on a full hyrax. It can be done individually or in a pair, and the run distance can be changed.
MOBILITY
The focus is the same, but it's on a different weekend. Unlock those hips so you can sit on the floor next IFTAR. The main focus will be lower flexibility and glute activation.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we are kicking off the week with some incline press work, followed by some volume on the press and pull, and finishing off the session with some arms. Wednesday, we are hitting a 20-rep max on the RDL before getting in some single-leg work and some core and pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are working on the spit jerk technique. This is the perfect session for those wanting to increase their confidence overhead. Make sure not to miss out.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
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: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
InnerFight: DEEBA TAMIM
Deeba is the definition of consistency, effort, and sheer determination. She has shown absolute dedication to her training and lifestyle, and it is paying dividends in all areas of her health and fitness! An awesome member of our community—keep smashing it!
Youth: MAHA JYOTI
Our February Youth Member of the Month is Maha Jyoti. A dedicated member of our preteens programme, Maha joined us ten months ago as a beginner to fitness classes. Since joining, she has demonstrated exceptional hard work, diligently incorporating feedback on her form to improve her movement, resulting in increased strength and confidence. Initially hesitant to step onto a box, this month, Maha successfully completed box jumps! We are confident this is just the beginning of her fitness journey and are excited to witness her continued progress. Congratulations, Maha!
Endurance: CHARLOTTE DOUGLASS ELLIOTT
Charlotte has been an excellent example of consistent hard work. Over the years, she has committed to her passion for running, gradually building her volume and strength while learning when to push or relax in sessions. Recently, Charlotte has focused on her endurance speed, following her marathon training block at the end of 2024, which provided her with an excellent base level of fitness. The result was a Half Marathon PB in RAK, followed by another Half Marathon PB the week after at Burj to Burj.
Coaching Charlotte is an absolute pleasure—reminding her how far she has come and to forget the watch most of the time, which seems to work wonders for her on race day. Keep following your joy, Charlotte.
Ladies Run Club: NAOMI WILLIAMS
Naomi came to LRC with absolutely no race goals—just the pursuit of running better, enjoying her training, meeting other runners, and having some structure instead of the usual "easy runs" she was ticking off each week. We have seen Naomi go from strength to strength, as well as embrace the entire LRC and IFE community. She has overcome her fear of racing and even smashed an incredible half marathon this month at Burj to Burj. Well done, Naomi—we are thrilled to see how far you have come.
Endurance - Ireland: DAVID DEE
David has been a silent bomber—no fuss, just results. His attitude toward progression speaks for itself, making crazy improvements in run testing and taking us all by surprise at the 10K Trooperstown Trail Race, his first-ever running race! Taking it all in his stride.
It’s always the quiet ones you’ve got to watch out for! Super proud of you, David—keep pushing the dial.
Endurance - New Zealand: ROBYN O'BRIEN
Congratulations to Robyn O'Brien for being our MOTM for February. Robyn is someone in our community who works away behind the scenes to be the best version of herself.
After a trip to Japan last year, she came back ready to focus on a big, challenging goal and settled on the Tarawera 50km. Forming her own long-run schedule around our community sessions, she was consistent and committed to training smart. Even a slight hiccup—a rolled ankle from a hike—didn't slow her down. She managed her niggle well and continued her build-up for race day.
Robyn was humble in her goal, aiming for under six hours, but after a coaching chat, she realised she had the potential to aim for 5:30 or below. Race day came, and Robyn looked comfortable from start to finish, crossing the line strong at 5 hours 14 minutes, placing 11th in her age group.
Robyn—there’s a lot more where that performance came from, and we are excited to see you push your potential even further in your next goal!
InnerFight: DEEBA TAMIM
Deeba is the definition of consistency, effort, and sheer determination. She has shown absolute dedication to her training and lifestyle, and it is paying dividends in all areas of her health and fitness! An awesome member of our community—keep smashing it!
Youth: MAHA JYOTI
Our February Youth Member of the Month is Maha Jyoti. A dedicated member of our preteens programme, Maha joined us ten months ago as a beginner to fitness classes. Since joining, she has demonstrated exceptional hard work, diligently incorporating feedback on her form to improve her movement, resulting in increased strength and confidence. Initially hesitant to step onto a box, this month, Maha successfully completed box jumps! We are confident this is just the beginning of her fitness journey and are excited to witness her continued progress. Congratulations, Maha!
Endurance: CHARLOTTE DOUGLASS ELLIOTT
Charlotte has been an excellent example of consistent hard work. Over the years, she has committed to her passion for running, gradually building her volume and strength while learning when to push or relax in sessions. Recently, Charlotte has focused on her endurance speed, following her marathon training block at the end of 2024, which provided her with an excellent base level of fitness. The result was a Half Marathon PB in RAK, followed by another Half Marathon PB the week after at Burj to Burj.
Coaching Charlotte is an absolute pleasure—reminding her how far she has come and to forget the watch most of the time, which seems to work wonders for her on race day. Keep following your joy, Charlotte.
Ladies Run Club: NAOMI WILLIAMS
Naomi came to LRC with absolutely no race goals—just the pursuit of running better, enjoying her training, meeting other runners, and having some structure instead of the usual "easy runs" she was ticking off each week. We have seen Naomi go from strength to strength, as well as embrace the entire LRC and IFE community. She has overcome her fear of racing and even smashed an incredible half marathon this month at Burj to Burj. Well done, Naomi—we are thrilled to see how far you have come.
Endurance - Ireland: DAVID DEE
David has been a silent bomber—no fuss, just results. His attitude toward progression speaks for itself, making crazy improvements in run testing and taking us all by surprise at the 10K Trooperstown Trail Race, his first-ever running race! Taking it all in his stride.
It’s always the quiet ones you’ve got to watch out for! Super proud of you, David—keep pushing the dial.
Endurance - New Zealand: ROBYN O'BRIEN
Congratulations to Robyn O'Brien for being our MOTM for February. Robyn is someone in our community who works away behind the scenes to be the best version of herself.
After a trip to Japan last year, she came back ready to focus on a big, challenging goal and settled on the Tarawera 50km. Forming her own long-run schedule around our community sessions, she was consistent and committed to training smart. Even a slight hiccup—a rolled ankle from a hike—didn't slow her down. She managed her niggle well and continued her build-up for race day.
Robyn was humble in her goal, aiming for under six hours, but after a coaching chat, she realised she had the potential to aim for 5:30 or below. Race day came, and Robyn looked comfortable from start to finish, crossing the line strong at 5 hours 14 minutes, placing 11th in her age group.
Robyn—there’s a lot more where that performance came from, and we are excited to see you push your potential even further in your next goal!
One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
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