Members of the Month (JANUARY 2025)
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InnerFight: Matt Gorman
Matt brings an incredible amount of energy every time he shows up! He encourages and pushes the guys he trains with, and this month, he has taken his training to another level. He has consistently run 10-15km on Saturdays on his own and completed 25km during the Dirtopia event. He always has a smile on his face and consistently embodies the InnerFight values.

Youth: Roman Polevikov
Roman is a regular in our Kids' programme, and he always brings a fantastic attitude to every class. He's enthusiastic, ready to work hard, and sets a great example for his peers. Roman always gives his best effort, and we often see him at community events working out with his dad, Sergei!
But it's not just Roman's dedication to fitness that makes him stand out. He's also funny, kind, inclusive, and an absolute joy to have in class.
Congratulations, Roman! Keep up the great work!

Endurance: Laurinda Kruger
Injuries are tough. They drain us physically and, even more so, mentally. Often, the default is to focus on what we can’t do.
As a runner, being told you might not run for 10–12 months can be devastating—especially when the injury isn’t even to your legs but to your shoulder.
But that wasn’t the case for Laurinda.
It might sound cliché to say she leaned into the discomfort, but that’s exactly what she did. We explored every possible modality and activity she could do to maintain her aerobic base while prioritising shoulder rehab.
There were tears, setbacks, laughter, and moments where we had to stop, rethink, and completely change direction—but the results have been nothing short of incredible. Five months later, she ran a 10km, half marathon, and marathon PB—all in one race—qualifying for both Two Oceans and Comrades.
A true testament to what’s possible when athletes and coaches work together, not against each other. A massive shoutout to all the @if_endurance coaches involved in her journey!
There are still mountains to climb, but we’re in a great place to do it.

Ladies Run Club: Emanuela Michalides
Ela naturally lives by the InnerFight brand values and is an asset to the LRC community. Recently running a PB in her marathon (3:19), she has returned to training with her usual smile following some much-needed post-race and Christmas downtime. Ela is an absolute pleasure to coach, and we are excited to see which race she takes on next when the time is right.

Endurance - Ireland: Josh Proper
Nothing but forward thinking and a will to listen and progress. As our Rookie of the Year in 2024, Josh continues to live by our values and reap the rewards. We want to recognise Josh this month for his commitment throughout January and his curiosity. Josh understands the importance of his foundational training in getting where he needs to go for his targets in 2025.

Endurance - New Zealand: Lauren Joal Jones
Congratulations to Lauren Joal Jones for being our MOTM for January!
Lauren joined InnerFight Endurance in November last year after taking three years off running due to burnout. She has returned to training with a greater understanding of what it means to train sustainably while still having fun.
After two months of building a solid aerobic base, Lauren levelled up this January with a focus on speedwork and longer, hilly runs in preparation for the Tarawera 21km. She has adapted to harder sessions effectively, ensuring she is fuelling properly and looking after all areas of her life.
There are many things in life and training that Lauren wants to achieve this year, and I’m excited to see her continue to thrive.
Keep asking questions, Lauren, and enjoy the process of training and discovering what you truly love to do. All the best for the Tarawera 21km in two weeks’ time!

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ENGINE
No, running this week as we focus on some longer erg pieces; this can be done with a partner or solo. It’s your choice!
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down with handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand push-ups. We’ll then finish with overhead strength work.
HYROX
NO CLASS THIS WEEK DUE TO THE ENDURANCE TRAINING CAMP!
MOBILITY
Hip rotation & strengthening activating the stabilisers will be the primary focus of this session. We will also be looking at how to create postural changes to help those rounded upper thoracic.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are progressing the loading on the paused bench press, building on last week, followed by some upper body pulling strength work. Wednesday, we are back on the low box squat, along with some hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we focus on squat clean in weightlifting, with a fun complex followed by some pulls!

Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
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
Saturday - Training Weekend!
We're at Jebel Jais this weekend for our annual Jais Training weekend. If you're interested to know more please email us here.
Location: Jebel Jais
Sunday - Training Weekend!

Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 5 mins you will have 2 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 5x rounds.
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. Today we will be running 800m repeats, and fluctuating between 3km and 5km 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 there is 1km and 400m efforts. We will have cones set out for you, so you do not need to worry about tracking the distance on your watch.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Saturday
Time: 08:29am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
This weekend we will be in RAK for the IFE Training Camp. There will be a long run this morning on Jebel Jais, and an evening Shake-Out run. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Sunday
Time: 08:44am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
Today in RAK we will be doing hill repeats on Jebel Jais. All details will be shared in the WA group.

Monday:
We kick off the new week with some upper body pressing as we build over 6 rounds in the Push Jerk. Ski, DB Thrusters and Burpees in a workout where you earn your rest by how hard work. We are looking for you to get around 1 minute of rest each round. Will you be able to keep it consistent over the 10 rounds?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 5 Touch and Go Push Jerk
Conditioning:
Every 3:00 x 10 Rounds
250/200m Ski
8 Double DB Thrusters
6 Burpees
Tuesday:
Focusing on Barbell Cycling in the strength with Hang Power Cleans before we fire up the posterior chain with some Tempo Romanian Deadlifts. The conditioning for today is a 5-min effort with 3-min rest. The first AMRAP will bring some fire to your legs and lungs before we hit two high-skill movements in the second AMRAP, which will test your grip and shoulders!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 5 - 6 TnG Hang Power Cleans
B) Every 90secs x 3 - 6 RBLs with a Tempo of 30X1
Conditioning:
2 Rounds
5 min AMRAP
10 Box Jump Step Down
15 Russian KB Swings
Rest 3 mins
5 min AMRAP
12 Toes To Bar
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 mins
Wednesday:
Executing the Gymnastic Skill of Pull-Ups under fatigue from sprints on the rower! In Part B, we get some volume in wall balls, simple work but effective gains! We then carry over the learnings from the strength into an equal work rest conditioning piece. Will you hit the same wall balls each round?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 10 Rounds
A) 9/6 Cal Row + 15secs of Pull Ups
B) 45secs Wall Balls
Conditioning:
2:30min of Work and 2:30min of Rest x 4
15/12/9 Pull-ups
300/250m row
AMRAPS wall balls
Thursday:
Leg Day!!! Front Squats building up to heavy singles! Then we hit an Open Repeat of 11.4 and put all that OHS work to the test in a workout!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 2:2:2:1:1:1 Fron Squat
Conditioning:
Open Workout 11.4
60-bar facing burpee
30 OHS 55/45kg
10 Muscle-ups
Friday:
What better for a Friday than upper bodybuilding strength, Incline Bench, Rows and some Dumbell Raises before we get stuck into some Therapy with a Chipper style workout, which will leave you sweaty and tired!
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InnerFight: Matt Gorman
Matt brings an incredible amount of energy every time he shows up! He encourages and pushes the guys he trains with, and this month, he has taken his training to another level. He has consistently run 10-15km on Saturdays on his own and completed 25km during the Dirtopia event. He always has a smile on his face and consistently embodies the InnerFight values.

Youth: Roman Polevikov
Roman is a regular in our Kids' programme, and he always brings a fantastic attitude to every class. He's enthusiastic, ready to work hard, and sets a great example for his peers. Roman always gives his best effort, and we often see him at community events working out with his dad, Sergei!
But it's not just Roman's dedication to fitness that makes him stand out. He's also funny, kind, inclusive, and an absolute joy to have in class.
Congratulations, Roman! Keep up the great work!

Endurance: Laurinda Kruger
Injuries are tough. They drain us physically and, even more so, mentally. Often, the default is to focus on what we can’t do.
As a runner, being told you might not run for 10–12 months can be devastating—especially when the injury isn’t even to your legs but to your shoulder.
But that wasn’t the case for Laurinda.
It might sound cliché to say she leaned into the discomfort, but that’s exactly what she did. We explored every possible modality and activity she could do to maintain her aerobic base while prioritising shoulder rehab.
There were tears, setbacks, laughter, and moments where we had to stop, rethink, and completely change direction—but the results have been nothing short of incredible. Five months later, she ran a 10km, half marathon, and marathon PB—all in one race—qualifying for both Two Oceans and Comrades.
A true testament to what’s possible when athletes and coaches work together, not against each other. A massive shoutout to all the @if_endurance coaches involved in her journey!
There are still mountains to climb, but we’re in a great place to do it.

Ladies Run Club: Emanuela Michalides
Ela naturally lives by the InnerFight brand values and is an asset to the LRC community. Recently running a PB in her marathon (3:19), she has returned to training with her usual smile following some much-needed post-race and Christmas downtime. Ela is an absolute pleasure to coach, and we are excited to see which race she takes on next when the time is right.

Endurance - Ireland: Josh Proper
Nothing but forward thinking and a will to listen and progress. As our Rookie of the Year in 2024, Josh continues to live by our values and reap the rewards. We want to recognise Josh this month for his commitment throughout January and his curiosity. Josh understands the importance of his foundational training in getting where he needs to go for his targets in 2025.

Endurance - New Zealand: Lauren Joal Jones
Congratulations to Lauren Joal Jones for being our MOTM for January!
Lauren joined InnerFight Endurance in November last year after taking three years off running due to burnout. She has returned to training with a greater understanding of what it means to train sustainably while still having fun.
After two months of building a solid aerobic base, Lauren levelled up this January with a focus on speedwork and longer, hilly runs in preparation for the Tarawera 21km. She has adapted to harder sessions effectively, ensuring she is fuelling properly and looking after all areas of her life.
There are many things in life and training that Lauren wants to achieve this year, and I’m excited to see her continue to thrive.
Keep asking questions, Lauren, and enjoy the process of training and discovering what you truly love to do. All the best for the Tarawera 21km in two weeks’ time!


Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
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
Saturday - Training Weekend!
We're at Jebel Jais this weekend for our annual Jais Training weekend. If you're interested to know more please email us here.
Location: Jebel Jais
Sunday - Training Weekend!

Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 5 mins you will have 2 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 5x rounds.
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. Today we will be running 800m repeats, and fluctuating between 3km and 5km 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 there is 1km and 400m efforts. We will have cones set out for you, so you do not need to worry about tracking the distance on your watch.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Saturday
Time: 08:29am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
This weekend we will be in RAK for the IFE Training Camp. There will be a long run this morning on Jebel Jais, and an evening Shake-Out run. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Sunday
Time: 08:44am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
Today in RAK we will be doing hill repeats on Jebel Jais. All details will be shared in the WA group.

Monday:
We kick off the new week with some upper body pressing as we build over 6 rounds in the Push Jerk. Ski, DB Thrusters and Burpees in a workout where you earn your rest by how hard work. We are looking for you to get around 1 minute of rest each round. Will you be able to keep it consistent over the 10 rounds?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 5 Touch and Go Push Jerk
Conditioning:
Every 3:00 x 10 Rounds
250/200m Ski
8 Double DB Thrusters
6 Burpees
Tuesday:
Focusing on Barbell Cycling in the strength with Hang Power Cleans before we fire up the posterior chain with some Tempo Romanian Deadlifts. The conditioning for today is a 5-min effort with 3-min rest. The first AMRAP will bring some fire to your legs and lungs before we hit two high-skill movements in the second AMRAP, which will test your grip and shoulders!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 5 - 6 TnG Hang Power Cleans
B) Every 90secs x 3 - 6 RBLs with a Tempo of 30X1
Conditioning:
2 Rounds
5 min AMRAP
10 Box Jump Step Down
15 Russian KB Swings
Rest 3 mins
5 min AMRAP
12 Toes To Bar
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 mins
Wednesday:
Executing the Gymnastic Skill of Pull-Ups under fatigue from sprints on the rower! In Part B, we get some volume in wall balls, simple work but effective gains! We then carry over the learnings from the strength into an equal work rest conditioning piece. Will you hit the same wall balls each round?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 10 Rounds
A) 9/6 Cal Row + 15secs of Pull Ups
B) 45secs Wall Balls
Conditioning:
2:30min of Work and 2:30min of Rest x 4
15/12/9 Pull-ups
300/250m row
AMRAPS wall balls
Thursday:
Leg Day!!! Front Squats building up to heavy singles! Then we hit an Open Repeat of 11.4 and put all that OHS work to the test in a workout!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 2:2:2:1:1:1 Fron Squat
Conditioning:
Open Workout 11.4
60-bar facing burpee
30 OHS 55/45kg
10 Muscle-ups
Friday:
What better for a Friday than upper bodybuilding strength, Incline Bench, Rows and some Dumbell Raises before we get stuck into some Therapy with a Chipper style workout, which will leave you sweaty and tired!
.jpg)
ENGINE
No, running this week as we focus on some longer erg pieces; this can be done with a partner or solo. It’s your choice!
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down with handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand push-ups. We’ll then finish with overhead strength work.
HYROX
NO CLASS THIS WEEK DUE TO THE ENDURANCE TRAINING CAMP!
MOBILITY
Hip rotation & strengthening activating the stabilisers will be the primary focus of this session. We will also be looking at how to create postural changes to help those rounded upper thoracic.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are progressing the loading on the paused bench press, building on last week, followed by some upper body pulling strength work. Wednesday, we are back on the low box squat, along with some hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we focus on squat clean in weightlifting, with a fun complex followed by some pulls!
.jpg)
InnerFight: Matt Gorman
Matt brings an incredible amount of energy every time he shows up! He encourages and pushes the guys he trains with, and this month, he has taken his training to another level. He has consistently run 10-15km on Saturdays on his own and completed 25km during the Dirtopia event. He always has a smile on his face and consistently embodies the InnerFight values.

Youth: Roman Polevikov
Roman is a regular in our Kids' programme, and he always brings a fantastic attitude to every class. He's enthusiastic, ready to work hard, and sets a great example for his peers. Roman always gives his best effort, and we often see him at community events working out with his dad, Sergei!
But it's not just Roman's dedication to fitness that makes him stand out. He's also funny, kind, inclusive, and an absolute joy to have in class.
Congratulations, Roman! Keep up the great work!

Endurance: Laurinda Kruger
Injuries are tough. They drain us physically and, even more so, mentally. Often, the default is to focus on what we can’t do.
As a runner, being told you might not run for 10–12 months can be devastating—especially when the injury isn’t even to your legs but to your shoulder.
But that wasn’t the case for Laurinda.
It might sound cliché to say she leaned into the discomfort, but that’s exactly what she did. We explored every possible modality and activity she could do to maintain her aerobic base while prioritising shoulder rehab.
There were tears, setbacks, laughter, and moments where we had to stop, rethink, and completely change direction—but the results have been nothing short of incredible. Five months later, she ran a 10km, half marathon, and marathon PB—all in one race—qualifying for both Two Oceans and Comrades.
A true testament to what’s possible when athletes and coaches work together, not against each other. A massive shoutout to all the @if_endurance coaches involved in her journey!
There are still mountains to climb, but we’re in a great place to do it.

Ladies Run Club: Emanuela Michalides
Ela naturally lives by the InnerFight brand values and is an asset to the LRC community. Recently running a PB in her marathon (3:19), she has returned to training with her usual smile following some much-needed post-race and Christmas downtime. Ela is an absolute pleasure to coach, and we are excited to see which race she takes on next when the time is right.

Endurance - Ireland: Josh Proper
Nothing but forward thinking and a will to listen and progress. As our Rookie of the Year in 2024, Josh continues to live by our values and reap the rewards. We want to recognise Josh this month for his commitment throughout January and his curiosity. Josh understands the importance of his foundational training in getting where he needs to go for his targets in 2025.

Endurance - New Zealand: Lauren Joal Jones
Congratulations to Lauren Joal Jones for being our MOTM for January!
Lauren joined InnerFight Endurance in November last year after taking three years off running due to burnout. She has returned to training with a greater understanding of what it means to train sustainably while still having fun.
After two months of building a solid aerobic base, Lauren levelled up this January with a focus on speedwork and longer, hilly runs in preparation for the Tarawera 21km. She has adapted to harder sessions effectively, ensuring she is fuelling properly and looking after all areas of her life.
There are many things in life and training that Lauren wants to achieve this year, and I’m excited to see her continue to thrive.
Keep asking questions, Lauren, and enjoy the process of training and discovering what you truly love to do. All the best for the Tarawera 21km in two weeks’ time!


Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 5 mins you will have 2 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 5x rounds.
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. Today we will be running 800m repeats, and fluctuating between 3km and 5km 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 there is 1km and 400m efforts. We will have cones set out for you, so you do not need to worry about tracking the distance on your watch.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Saturday
Time: 08:29am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
This weekend we will be in RAK for the IFE Training Camp. There will be a long run this morning on Jebel Jais, and an evening Shake-Out run. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Sunday
Time: 08:44am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
Today in RAK we will be doing hill repeats on Jebel Jais. All details will be shared in the WA group.

Monday:
We kick off the new week with some upper body pressing as we build over 6 rounds in the Push Jerk. Ski, DB Thrusters and Burpees in a workout where you earn your rest by how hard work. We are looking for you to get around 1 minute of rest each round. Will you be able to keep it consistent over the 10 rounds?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 5 Touch and Go Push Jerk
Conditioning:
Every 3:00 x 10 Rounds
250/200m Ski
8 Double DB Thrusters
6 Burpees
Tuesday:
Focusing on Barbell Cycling in the strength with Hang Power Cleans before we fire up the posterior chain with some Tempo Romanian Deadlifts. The conditioning for today is a 5-min effort with 3-min rest. The first AMRAP will bring some fire to your legs and lungs before we hit two high-skill movements in the second AMRAP, which will test your grip and shoulders!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 5 - 6 TnG Hang Power Cleans
B) Every 90secs x 3 - 6 RBLs with a Tempo of 30X1
Conditioning:
2 Rounds
5 min AMRAP
10 Box Jump Step Down
15 Russian KB Swings
Rest 3 mins
5 min AMRAP
12 Toes To Bar
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 mins
Wednesday:
Executing the Gymnastic Skill of Pull-Ups under fatigue from sprints on the rower! In Part B, we get some volume in wall balls, simple work but effective gains! We then carry over the learnings from the strength into an equal work rest conditioning piece. Will you hit the same wall balls each round?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 10 Rounds
A) 9/6 Cal Row + 15secs of Pull Ups
B) 45secs Wall Balls
Conditioning:
2:30min of Work and 2:30min of Rest x 4
15/12/9 Pull-ups
300/250m row
AMRAPS wall balls
Thursday:
Leg Day!!! Front Squats building up to heavy singles! Then we hit an Open Repeat of 11.4 and put all that OHS work to the test in a workout!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 2:2:2:1:1:1 Fron Squat
Conditioning:
Open Workout 11.4
60-bar facing burpee
30 OHS 55/45kg
10 Muscle-ups
Friday:
What better for a Friday than upper bodybuilding strength, Incline Bench, Rows and some Dumbell Raises before we get stuck into some Therapy with a Chipper style workout, which will leave you sweaty and tired!
.jpg)
ENGINE
No, running this week as we focus on some longer erg pieces; this can be done with a partner or solo. It’s your choice!
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down with handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand push-ups. We’ll then finish with overhead strength work.
HYROX
NO CLASS THIS WEEK DUE TO THE ENDURANCE TRAINING CAMP!
MOBILITY
Hip rotation & strengthening activating the stabilisers will be the primary focus of this session. We will also be looking at how to create postural changes to help those rounded upper thoracic.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are progressing the loading on the paused bench press, building on last week, followed by some upper body pulling strength work. Wednesday, we are back on the low box squat, along with some hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we focus on squat clean in weightlifting, with a fun complex followed by some pulls!

Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
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
Saturday - Training Weekend!
We're at Jebel Jais this weekend for our annual Jais Training weekend. If you're interested to know more please email us here.
Location: Jebel Jais
Sunday - Training Weekend!
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InnerFight: Matt Gorman
Matt brings an incredible amount of energy every time he shows up! He encourages and pushes the guys he trains with, and this month, he has taken his training to another level. He has consistently run 10-15km on Saturdays on his own and completed 25km during the Dirtopia event. He always has a smile on his face and consistently embodies the InnerFight values.

Youth: Roman Polevikov
Roman is a regular in our Kids' programme, and he always brings a fantastic attitude to every class. He's enthusiastic, ready to work hard, and sets a great example for his peers. Roman always gives his best effort, and we often see him at community events working out with his dad, Sergei!
But it's not just Roman's dedication to fitness that makes him stand out. He's also funny, kind, inclusive, and an absolute joy to have in class.
Congratulations, Roman! Keep up the great work!

Endurance: Laurinda Kruger
Injuries are tough. They drain us physically and, even more so, mentally. Often, the default is to focus on what we can’t do.
As a runner, being told you might not run for 10–12 months can be devastating—especially when the injury isn’t even to your legs but to your shoulder.
But that wasn’t the case for Laurinda.
It might sound cliché to say she leaned into the discomfort, but that’s exactly what she did. We explored every possible modality and activity she could do to maintain her aerobic base while prioritising shoulder rehab.
There were tears, setbacks, laughter, and moments where we had to stop, rethink, and completely change direction—but the results have been nothing short of incredible. Five months later, she ran a 10km, half marathon, and marathon PB—all in one race—qualifying for both Two Oceans and Comrades.
A true testament to what’s possible when athletes and coaches work together, not against each other. A massive shoutout to all the @if_endurance coaches involved in her journey!
There are still mountains to climb, but we’re in a great place to do it.

Ladies Run Club: Emanuela Michalides
Ela naturally lives by the InnerFight brand values and is an asset to the LRC community. Recently running a PB in her marathon (3:19), she has returned to training with her usual smile following some much-needed post-race and Christmas downtime. Ela is an absolute pleasure to coach, and we are excited to see which race she takes on next when the time is right.

Endurance - Ireland: Josh Proper
Nothing but forward thinking and a will to listen and progress. As our Rookie of the Year in 2024, Josh continues to live by our values and reap the rewards. We want to recognise Josh this month for his commitment throughout January and his curiosity. Josh understands the importance of his foundational training in getting where he needs to go for his targets in 2025.

Endurance - New Zealand: Lauren Joal Jones
Congratulations to Lauren Joal Jones for being our MOTM for January!
Lauren joined InnerFight Endurance in November last year after taking three years off running due to burnout. She has returned to training with a greater understanding of what it means to train sustainably while still having fun.
After two months of building a solid aerobic base, Lauren levelled up this January with a focus on speedwork and longer, hilly runs in preparation for the Tarawera 21km. She has adapted to harder sessions effectively, ensuring she is fuelling properly and looking after all areas of her life.
There are many things in life and training that Lauren wants to achieve this year, and I’m excited to see her continue to thrive.
Keep asking questions, Lauren, and enjoy the process of training and discovering what you truly love to do. All the best for the Tarawera 21km in two weeks’ time!

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InnerFight: Matt Gorman
Matt brings an incredible amount of energy every time he shows up! He encourages and pushes the guys he trains with, and this month, he has taken his training to another level. He has consistently run 10-15km on Saturdays on his own and completed 25km during the Dirtopia event. He always has a smile on his face and consistently embodies the InnerFight values.

Youth: Roman Polevikov
Roman is a regular in our Kids' programme, and he always brings a fantastic attitude to every class. He's enthusiastic, ready to work hard, and sets a great example for his peers. Roman always gives his best effort, and we often see him at community events working out with his dad, Sergei!
But it's not just Roman's dedication to fitness that makes him stand out. He's also funny, kind, inclusive, and an absolute joy to have in class.
Congratulations, Roman! Keep up the great work!

Endurance: Laurinda Kruger
Injuries are tough. They drain us physically and, even more so, mentally. Often, the default is to focus on what we can’t do.
As a runner, being told you might not run for 10–12 months can be devastating—especially when the injury isn’t even to your legs but to your shoulder.
But that wasn’t the case for Laurinda.
It might sound cliché to say she leaned into the discomfort, but that’s exactly what she did. We explored every possible modality and activity she could do to maintain her aerobic base while prioritising shoulder rehab.
There were tears, setbacks, laughter, and moments where we had to stop, rethink, and completely change direction—but the results have been nothing short of incredible. Five months later, she ran a 10km, half marathon, and marathon PB—all in one race—qualifying for both Two Oceans and Comrades.
A true testament to what’s possible when athletes and coaches work together, not against each other. A massive shoutout to all the @if_endurance coaches involved in her journey!
There are still mountains to climb, but we’re in a great place to do it.

Ladies Run Club: Emanuela Michalides
Ela naturally lives by the InnerFight brand values and is an asset to the LRC community. Recently running a PB in her marathon (3:19), she has returned to training with her usual smile following some much-needed post-race and Christmas downtime. Ela is an absolute pleasure to coach, and we are excited to see which race she takes on next when the time is right.

Endurance - Ireland: Josh Proper
Nothing but forward thinking and a will to listen and progress. As our Rookie of the Year in 2024, Josh continues to live by our values and reap the rewards. We want to recognise Josh this month for his commitment throughout January and his curiosity. Josh understands the importance of his foundational training in getting where he needs to go for his targets in 2025.

Endurance - New Zealand: Lauren Joal Jones
Congratulations to Lauren Joal Jones for being our MOTM for January!
Lauren joined InnerFight Endurance in November last year after taking three years off running due to burnout. She has returned to training with a greater understanding of what it means to train sustainably while still having fun.
After two months of building a solid aerobic base, Lauren levelled up this January with a focus on speedwork and longer, hilly runs in preparation for the Tarawera 21km. She has adapted to harder sessions effectively, ensuring she is fuelling properly and looking after all areas of her life.
There are many things in life and training that Lauren wants to achieve this year, and I’m excited to see her continue to thrive.
Keep asking questions, Lauren, and enjoy the process of training and discovering what you truly love to do. All the best for the Tarawera 21km in two weeks’ time!


One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
