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Process or Outcome
Journeying through Lockdown and Endurance Adventures
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
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 Rob Foster
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. 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
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
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 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
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 Rob Foster
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. 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
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
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 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
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 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
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 Rob Foster
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. 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
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
There has been no doubt that the last few weeks of lock down have been “interesting”. On one hand some have flourished, and on the other some have really struggled. For me – quickly establishing a routine was important to be able to get the most of the time at home. My wife and daughter had gone to the UK with no return date for the foreseeable future. This in itself presented an opportunity. One to get into a new routine that would be optimal for this new way of living. Time outside, moving, cooking, reading, learning. Keeping accountable with my daily ‘to do’ list and everything accounted for and ticked off on a whiteboard. This to me is PROCESS driven based on the OUTCOME I want to achieve. If I were just to focus on the outcome with no process, I have no doubt my daily goals would be harder to achieve.
But let’s bring this back to Endurance. I often get asked “why do you run?”
Now don’t get me wrong. I love showing up to a start line and leaving it all out there on the mountain or road. There is something magical about competition and the joy of competing. Even if on the day the battle is against yourself and your predetermined goals.
I don’t keep all of my race medals, but have some to remind me of moments I have overcome, or races that tell a good story. Hopefully Hana will ask me about them one day and I will be able to inspire her with the recollections. Generally, on race day I am not driven by the outcome. As long as I perform to my best, know I could have given nothing more within my ability range and made no mistakes that were ‘controllable’ I come out satisfied.
For me running and training has always been about the process more than the outcome. I enjoy it! I love getting up, doing something that makes me uncomfortable and going to bed in the evening knowing that I am just marginally better. I love going into the mountains with likeminded people, and just exploring, having fun, getting lost. Races are great yes but If recent events have taught us anything then those that focus on outcome alone will be going nuts, whilst those that are process driven are embracing the opportunity.
This does not just need to apply to fitness. It could adjust to all facets of life. Take your job for example - Are you living day to day seeking new challenges and enjoying the process or do you spend you time living for the weekend, the next big salary, or that 2 week holiday you have booked next year. If it’s the latter, I suggest a change.
It’s the same for running. If it is a mission to get up and train every day, you may hate the process – ask yourself WHY? What is your driving factor for doing this? If its just a medal, then I have a feeling it will not be the most successful journey. If you are in it for the long haul, are willing to give your all to the training, the learning, and discovering new things about yourself – That’s how you win, and you will come out the other side a much better person.
One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
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