Members of the Month (November)

InnerFight: MAHRUKH ZAIDI

Mahrukh, November has been epic! This month, you stepped out of your comfort zone and absolutely smashed the Turf Games, even hitting some personal bests along the way. You’ve shown incredible consistency in your training and sessions, both in classes and Personal Training.

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It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come, Mahrukh. Keep thriving and winning at life!

Youth: TALIA DERBAS

The November Youth Member of the Month is Talia Derbas.

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As a passionate athlete, Talia wanted to incorporate more strength work into her routine and began attending our Teens+ class in September. From the outset, it was evident that this young woman possessed incredible drive and a love for fitness.

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In November, Talia joined our teens’ team for Turf Games—her first fitness competition. Leading up to the event, she worked hard to refine her technique and prepare for the workouts. She excelled at Turf Games, demonstrating hard work, teamwork, and determination in every workout. From using a 35lb dumbbell to achieving her one-rep max hang clean, Talia showed us how far dedication and perseverance can take you.

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We have no doubt this won’t be her last competition. Amazing work, Talia!

Endurance: CATHAL O'NEILL

Cathal is no stranger to hard work. He approaches endurance training with the same relentless consistency and dedication that he brings to his successful career in real estate.

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Since we began working together, he has missed fewer than a handful of sessions, which has propelled his continued progress in running. He executes sessions with precision and is so in tune with his body that he knows when he needs recovery versus when he’s simply lacking motivation, adjusting his sessions accordingly.

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I’ve never seen someone so willing to push himself into the deepest, darkest “hurt locker” during testing sessions to gain every possible second of speed. In his relatively short time with InnerFight Endurance, his 3km time has improved by an impressive 45 seconds per kilometre.

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Cathal is a true testament to what is achievable by trusting and following the process. Well done!

Ladies Run Club: LYNDA HEYWOOD

Lynda has been developing both as a runner and as a person since joining LRC in February. This month, she once again stepped out of her comfort zone by attending the LRC Training Camp in Khor Fakkan. Lynda approaches every session with a "can do" attitude and a sense of humour, despite her long and demanding working hours and frequent travel.

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This month, she also raced the 10km at the Dubai Women's Run, finishing with her usual beaming smile. Keep going, Lynda—you’re doing great and inspiring many!

Endurance - Ireland: LINDA STAPLETON

Linda, we admire your continued dedication to your training and to this community. We want to highlight your consistency week after week, always showing up for yourself and getting the work done. You’ve been pushing your boundaries, taking on two trail races last month – all with a smile on your face.

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Keep up the great work!

Endurance - New Zealand: TASH RICHARDS

On 3rd November, Tash toed the line at the Auckland Marathon with one goal: to give it everything she had. A focused eight-week build-up meant she had to prioritise key runs and recovery to ensure she was ready for race day.

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Crossing the finish line in 2:58 hours, placing 4th in her age group and 9th female overall, it’s fair to say she left it all on the course and came out a winner.

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For the remainder of November, Tash has prioritised rest, recovery, and setting new goals for the year ahead. Among these, she’s committed to improving the structure of her training, focusing on sustainability and smarter strategies. This is a prime example of how refining the way we train can have a significant impact on performance.

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Tash – you’re making all the right moves to continue levelling up in training and life. There’s no limit to your potential.