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Turf Games 2023 complete
InnerFight takes the games by storm
Competitive fitness in the UAE is booming on all levels. If you made it down to the Turf Games at Sports City the past weekend you would have seen this with your own eyes. A day and a half of every level of athlete pushing their physical and mental boundaries along with families and friends to cheer them on.
The 1,000 plus participants in the 2023 Turf Games Dubai City series were matched with close to the same number of fans creating an incredible atmosphere at this annual event that builds momentum year on year. With the competition split into 3 categories: Elite, Intermediate and Everyday there is a place on the 6 person team for everyone. The split of 3 males and 3 females in each team creates the community feel that we love here at InnerFight.
With 7 InnerFight teams, this year was our biggest participation to date in the event which we first participated and podiumed in back in 2020. It was inspiring to once again see our “teens” team lead by coach Bonnie going head to head with adults in the competition and holding their own. A number of teams had ramped their training up over the last few months focusing on their gymnastics and weightlifting looking to get the extra edge in this years competition.
Having finished 5th in 2022 our slightly reworked elite team (Andy, Sandro, Crehos, Jess, Holly & Vic) pushed hard right the way through to the final event securing 3rd place on the podium. “Not bad considering we are all “masters athletes” except Crehos” were the words of Andy as he led the team up to the podium.
“Although podiums are nice this competition is about way more than our elite team, this is about members of our community coming together and having good fun in a competitive environment. It is a reward for the hard training they do throughout the year. If we were to be judged on the number of athletes, the number of supporters and the team spirit the guys showed out there we would have them all on top of the podium, it was inspiring to watch.” Marcus added.
There are a number of other fitness competitions similar to the Turf Games which happen throughout the year. Keep your eye on our events page or chat to the coaching team if you are keen to get involved.
Thanks to all of our competitors and supporters for making the 2023 Turf Games a great weekend for us.
All photos from the event here
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-ups! Strict, kipping and butterfly will make an appearance alongside some tried and tested progressions.
Thursday, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the core and hip flexors, then moving to low rig and bar progressions.
HYBRID FITNESS
For this week's HYROX session, we are increasing our running volume with some run-ski intervals. Following this, we will look to train some lower body endurance with sled push, farmers walk and short distance run intervals.
MOBILITY
This class is designed to enhance full-body mobility with a focus on relieving lower back pain and improving hip mobility. Through guided stretches, functional movements, and targeted mobility drills, you’ll increase flexibility, reduce stiffness, and build strength where it matters most. Perfect for anyone looking to move more freely, ease discomfort, and support long-term joint health. All levels welcome.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
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 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
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
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins at a 7/10 Tempo effort, each with a 1 min recovery. I recommend walking the recovery to ensure that your HR comes down and allows for quality running throughout the session. We will repeat this sequence 5x.
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 have building 400s, starting at 5km pace and working down towards 1km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have 400m intervals in the morning and evening. After each rep you have 60 sec to allow your HR to come back down, so keeping the running fast throughout the session. Aiming for 8-12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a pyramid, running our efforts and recovery time for time. The aim is to keep all efforts at 8/10 throughout the session.
1min effort : 1min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
5min effort : 5min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
1min effort : 1min recovery
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg strength in our Engine class before taking on 4 5-minute AMRAPS, buy in with rowing or ski erg, and then it's lunges, toes to bar, kettlebell swings, and box jumps for the remaining time.
Strength:
Every 2:30 x 4-8 Bulgarian Split Squat tempo 30X1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window
600/500m row
AMRAP 20 alt prisoner reverse lunges + 10 TTB
Rest 3 mins
In a 5-minute window
600/500m ski
AMRAP 20 Russian KB Swing + 15 Box Jump Over
Rest 3 mins
x 2
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some strict positional strength to start before a solid push and pull day, and to finish the session, you have to send it on the devil's press and bike sprints
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - Min 1, 10-30 sec chin-up over bar hold / Min 2, 20 sec wall Facing HS Hold
B) Every 90 sec x 9 - 1) 8 DB bench Press @30x1 / 2) 6-10 Inverted Row / 3) 30 Sec GHD Sit-ups
C) EMOM x 6 - Min 1- 30 sec Banded Tricep Extension / Min 2 - 30 sec KB Horn Curl
Conditioning:
For Time
15-12-9 Devil Press
12/9 cal ass Bike After Each Round
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are power cleaning throughout the session, some technical hang power clean triples to start, followed by some intervals with ever-increasing loads on the power clean.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 8 - 3 hang power clean
Conditioning:
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (50/30)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (60/40)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10 min AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (70/50)
20 wall balls
Thursday:
Thursday, we are working through multiple trisets of the same movement patterns to build some capacity, and then we have 3 minutes of work in the workout of the day.
Strength:
3 Rounds
6 Strict Pull-ups/Chin-Ups
rest 30 seconds
12 Ring Rows
rest 30 seconds
24 Alternating Gorilla Rows
Rest 2 mins
3 Rounds
6 Dual DB Strict Press
rest 30 seconds
12 Push-Ups
rest 30 sec
24 Alternating DB Floor Press
Rest 2 mins
Conditioning:
1 min Max Cal Ski
Rest 2 mins
x 3
Friday:
Friday therapy will have a strongman twist for you and your partner.
Strength:
Sandbag Speed Relay
2 SandBag to shoulder 5m carry x 5
Conditioning:
In Pairs for total calories and reps, both partners work at the same time! Everything will be explained, just show up and be ready to work!
P1 - Max Sandbag to Shoulder
P2- Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Squat
P2 - Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Rev Lunge
P2 - Max Cal Row
Rest 3 mins
Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday Sessions, as always, will be a great start to the week, and we wrap up with some Heavy 5s on our Deadlift and some challenging box squats in strength, whilst we have some tough running and erg intervals in engine on Sunday!
Competitive fitness in the UAE is booming on all levels. If you made it down to the Turf Games at Sports City the past weekend you would have seen this with your own eyes. A day and a half of every level of athlete pushing their physical and mental boundaries along with families and friends to cheer them on.
The 1,000 plus participants in the 2023 Turf Games Dubai City series were matched with close to the same number of fans creating an incredible atmosphere at this annual event that builds momentum year on year. With the competition split into 3 categories: Elite, Intermediate and Everyday there is a place on the 6 person team for everyone. The split of 3 males and 3 females in each team creates the community feel that we love here at InnerFight.
With 7 InnerFight teams, this year was our biggest participation to date in the event which we first participated and podiumed in back in 2020. It was inspiring to once again see our “teens” team lead by coach Bonnie going head to head with adults in the competition and holding their own. A number of teams had ramped their training up over the last few months focusing on their gymnastics and weightlifting looking to get the extra edge in this years competition.
Having finished 5th in 2022 our slightly reworked elite team (Andy, Sandro, Crehos, Jess, Holly & Vic) pushed hard right the way through to the final event securing 3rd place on the podium. “Not bad considering we are all “masters athletes” except Crehos” were the words of Andy as he led the team up to the podium.
“Although podiums are nice this competition is about way more than our elite team, this is about members of our community coming together and having good fun in a competitive environment. It is a reward for the hard training they do throughout the year. If we were to be judged on the number of athletes, the number of supporters and the team spirit the guys showed out there we would have them all on top of the podium, it was inspiring to watch.” Marcus added.
There are a number of other fitness competitions similar to the Turf Games which happen throughout the year. Keep your eye on our events page or chat to the coaching team if you are keen to get involved.
Thanks to all of our competitors and supporters for making the 2023 Turf Games a great weekend for us.
All photos from the event here
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
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 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
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
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins at a 7/10 Tempo effort, each with a 1 min recovery. I recommend walking the recovery to ensure that your HR comes down and allows for quality running throughout the session. We will repeat this sequence 5x.
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 have building 400s, starting at 5km pace and working down towards 1km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have 400m intervals in the morning and evening. After each rep you have 60 sec to allow your HR to come back down, so keeping the running fast throughout the session. Aiming for 8-12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a pyramid, running our efforts and recovery time for time. The aim is to keep all efforts at 8/10 throughout the session.
1min effort : 1min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
5min effort : 5min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
1min effort : 1min recovery
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg strength in our Engine class before taking on 4 5-minute AMRAPS, buy in with rowing or ski erg, and then it's lunges, toes to bar, kettlebell swings, and box jumps for the remaining time.
Strength:
Every 2:30 x 4-8 Bulgarian Split Squat tempo 30X1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window
600/500m row
AMRAP 20 alt prisoner reverse lunges + 10 TTB
Rest 3 mins
In a 5-minute window
600/500m ski
AMRAP 20 Russian KB Swing + 15 Box Jump Over
Rest 3 mins
x 2
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some strict positional strength to start before a solid push and pull day, and to finish the session, you have to send it on the devil's press and bike sprints
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - Min 1, 10-30 sec chin-up over bar hold / Min 2, 20 sec wall Facing HS Hold
B) Every 90 sec x 9 - 1) 8 DB bench Press @30x1 / 2) 6-10 Inverted Row / 3) 30 Sec GHD Sit-ups
C) EMOM x 6 - Min 1- 30 sec Banded Tricep Extension / Min 2 - 30 sec KB Horn Curl
Conditioning:
For Time
15-12-9 Devil Press
12/9 cal ass Bike After Each Round
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are power cleaning throughout the session, some technical hang power clean triples to start, followed by some intervals with ever-increasing loads on the power clean.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 8 - 3 hang power clean
Conditioning:
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (50/30)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (60/40)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10 min AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (70/50)
20 wall balls
Thursday:
Thursday, we are working through multiple trisets of the same movement patterns to build some capacity, and then we have 3 minutes of work in the workout of the day.
Strength:
3 Rounds
6 Strict Pull-ups/Chin-Ups
rest 30 seconds
12 Ring Rows
rest 30 seconds
24 Alternating Gorilla Rows
Rest 2 mins
3 Rounds
6 Dual DB Strict Press
rest 30 seconds
12 Push-Ups
rest 30 sec
24 Alternating DB Floor Press
Rest 2 mins
Conditioning:
1 min Max Cal Ski
Rest 2 mins
x 3
Friday:
Friday therapy will have a strongman twist for you and your partner.
Strength:
Sandbag Speed Relay
2 SandBag to shoulder 5m carry x 5
Conditioning:
In Pairs for total calories and reps, both partners work at the same time! Everything will be explained, just show up and be ready to work!
P1 - Max Sandbag to Shoulder
P2- Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Squat
P2 - Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Rev Lunge
P2 - Max Cal Row
Rest 3 mins
Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday Sessions, as always, will be a great start to the week, and we wrap up with some Heavy 5s on our Deadlift and some challenging box squats in strength, whilst we have some tough running and erg intervals in engine on Sunday!
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-ups! Strict, kipping and butterfly will make an appearance alongside some tried and tested progressions.
Thursday, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the core and hip flexors, then moving to low rig and bar progressions.
HYBRID FITNESS
For this week's HYROX session, we are increasing our running volume with some run-ski intervals. Following this, we will look to train some lower body endurance with sled push, farmers walk and short distance run intervals.
MOBILITY
This class is designed to enhance full-body mobility with a focus on relieving lower back pain and improving hip mobility. Through guided stretches, functional movements, and targeted mobility drills, you’ll increase flexibility, reduce stiffness, and build strength where it matters most. Perfect for anyone looking to move more freely, ease discomfort, and support long-term joint health. All levels welcome.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
Competitive fitness in the UAE is booming on all levels. If you made it down to the Turf Games at Sports City the past weekend you would have seen this with your own eyes. A day and a half of every level of athlete pushing their physical and mental boundaries along with families and friends to cheer them on.
The 1,000 plus participants in the 2023 Turf Games Dubai City series were matched with close to the same number of fans creating an incredible atmosphere at this annual event that builds momentum year on year. With the competition split into 3 categories: Elite, Intermediate and Everyday there is a place on the 6 person team for everyone. The split of 3 males and 3 females in each team creates the community feel that we love here at InnerFight.
With 7 InnerFight teams, this year was our biggest participation to date in the event which we first participated and podiumed in back in 2020. It was inspiring to once again see our “teens” team lead by coach Bonnie going head to head with adults in the competition and holding their own. A number of teams had ramped their training up over the last few months focusing on their gymnastics and weightlifting looking to get the extra edge in this years competition.
Having finished 5th in 2022 our slightly reworked elite team (Andy, Sandro, Crehos, Jess, Holly & Vic) pushed hard right the way through to the final event securing 3rd place on the podium. “Not bad considering we are all “masters athletes” except Crehos” were the words of Andy as he led the team up to the podium.
“Although podiums are nice this competition is about way more than our elite team, this is about members of our community coming together and having good fun in a competitive environment. It is a reward for the hard training they do throughout the year. If we were to be judged on the number of athletes, the number of supporters and the team spirit the guys showed out there we would have them all on top of the podium, it was inspiring to watch.” Marcus added.
There are a number of other fitness competitions similar to the Turf Games which happen throughout the year. Keep your eye on our events page or chat to the coaching team if you are keen to get involved.
Thanks to all of our competitors and supporters for making the 2023 Turf Games a great weekend for us.
All photos from the event here
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be running blocks of 6 mins at a 7/10 Tempo effort, each with a 1 min recovery. I recommend walking the recovery to ensure that your HR comes down and allows for quality running throughout the session. We will repeat this sequence 5x.
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 have building 400s, starting at 5km pace and working down towards 1km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have 400m intervals in the morning and evening. After each rep you have 60 sec to allow your HR to come back down, so keeping the running fast throughout the session. Aiming for 8-12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a pyramid, running our efforts and recovery time for time. The aim is to keep all efforts at 8/10 throughout the session.
1min effort : 1min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
5min effort : 5min recovery
4min effort : 4min recovery
3min effort : 3min recovery
2min effort : 2min recovery
1min effort : 1min recovery
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg strength in our Engine class before taking on 4 5-minute AMRAPS, buy in with rowing or ski erg, and then it's lunges, toes to bar, kettlebell swings, and box jumps for the remaining time.
Strength:
Every 2:30 x 4-8 Bulgarian Split Squat tempo 30X1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window
600/500m row
AMRAP 20 alt prisoner reverse lunges + 10 TTB
Rest 3 mins
In a 5-minute window
600/500m ski
AMRAP 20 Russian KB Swing + 15 Box Jump Over
Rest 3 mins
x 2
Tuesday:
Tuesday, we have some strict positional strength to start before a solid push and pull day, and to finish the session, you have to send it on the devil's press and bike sprints
Strength:
A) EMOM x 8 - Min 1, 10-30 sec chin-up over bar hold / Min 2, 20 sec wall Facing HS Hold
B) Every 90 sec x 9 - 1) 8 DB bench Press @30x1 / 2) 6-10 Inverted Row / 3) 30 Sec GHD Sit-ups
C) EMOM x 6 - Min 1- 30 sec Banded Tricep Extension / Min 2 - 30 sec KB Horn Curl
Conditioning:
For Time
15-12-9 Devil Press
12/9 cal ass Bike After Each Round
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are power cleaning throughout the session, some technical hang power clean triples to start, followed by some intervals with ever-increasing loads on the power clean.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 8 - 3 hang power clean
Conditioning:
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (50/30)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10-minute AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (60/40)
20 wall balls
rest 3 mins
10 min AMRAP
Park Run
8 power clean (70/50)
20 wall balls
Thursday:
Thursday, we are working through multiple trisets of the same movement patterns to build some capacity, and then we have 3 minutes of work in the workout of the day.
Strength:
3 Rounds
6 Strict Pull-ups/Chin-Ups
rest 30 seconds
12 Ring Rows
rest 30 seconds
24 Alternating Gorilla Rows
Rest 2 mins
3 Rounds
6 Dual DB Strict Press
rest 30 seconds
12 Push-Ups
rest 30 sec
24 Alternating DB Floor Press
Rest 2 mins
Conditioning:
1 min Max Cal Ski
Rest 2 mins
x 3
Friday:
Friday therapy will have a strongman twist for you and your partner.
Strength:
Sandbag Speed Relay
2 SandBag to shoulder 5m carry x 5
Conditioning:
In Pairs for total calories and reps, both partners work at the same time! Everything will be explained, just show up and be ready to work!
P1 - Max Sandbag to Shoulder
P2- Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Squat
P2 - Max Cal Row
P1- Sandbag Rev Lunge
P2 - Max Cal Row
Rest 3 mins
Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday Sessions, as always, will be a great start to the week, and we wrap up with some Heavy 5s on our Deadlift and some challenging box squats in strength, whilst we have some tough running and erg intervals in engine on Sunday!
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-ups! Strict, kipping and butterfly will make an appearance alongside some tried and tested progressions.
Thursday, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the core and hip flexors, then moving to low rig and bar progressions.
HYBRID FITNESS
For this week's HYROX session, we are increasing our running volume with some run-ski intervals. Following this, we will look to train some lower body endurance with sled push, farmers walk and short distance run intervals.
MOBILITY
This class is designed to enhance full-body mobility with a focus on relieving lower back pain and improving hip mobility. Through guided stretches, functional movements, and targeted mobility drills, you’ll increase flexibility, reduce stiffness, and build strength where it matters most. Perfect for anyone looking to move more freely, ease discomfort, and support long-term joint health. All levels welcome.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
The Monday Ride
A cycling session at BikeDxb led by Marcus Smith.
Suitable for anyone able to ride 30kph plus on a flat course.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
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 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
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
Competitive fitness in the UAE is booming on all levels. If you made it down to the Turf Games at Sports City the past weekend you would have seen this with your own eyes. A day and a half of every level of athlete pushing their physical and mental boundaries along with families and friends to cheer them on.
The 1,000 plus participants in the 2023 Turf Games Dubai City series were matched with close to the same number of fans creating an incredible atmosphere at this annual event that builds momentum year on year. With the competition split into 3 categories: Elite, Intermediate and Everyday there is a place on the 6 person team for everyone. The split of 3 males and 3 females in each team creates the community feel that we love here at InnerFight.
With 7 InnerFight teams, this year was our biggest participation to date in the event which we first participated and podiumed in back in 2020. It was inspiring to once again see our “teens” team lead by coach Bonnie going head to head with adults in the competition and holding their own. A number of teams had ramped their training up over the last few months focusing on their gymnastics and weightlifting looking to get the extra edge in this years competition.
Having finished 5th in 2022 our slightly reworked elite team (Andy, Sandro, Crehos, Jess, Holly & Vic) pushed hard right the way through to the final event securing 3rd place on the podium. “Not bad considering we are all “masters athletes” except Crehos” were the words of Andy as he led the team up to the podium.
“Although podiums are nice this competition is about way more than our elite team, this is about members of our community coming together and having good fun in a competitive environment. It is a reward for the hard training they do throughout the year. If we were to be judged on the number of athletes, the number of supporters and the team spirit the guys showed out there we would have them all on top of the podium, it was inspiring to watch.” Marcus added.
There are a number of other fitness competitions similar to the Turf Games which happen throughout the year. Keep your eye on our events page or chat to the coaching team if you are keen to get involved.
Thanks to all of our competitors and supporters for making the 2023 Turf Games a great weekend for us.
All photos from the event here
Competitive fitness in the UAE is booming on all levels. If you made it down to the Turf Games at Sports City the past weekend you would have seen this with your own eyes. A day and a half of every level of athlete pushing their physical and mental boundaries along with families and friends to cheer them on.
The 1,000 plus participants in the 2023 Turf Games Dubai City series were matched with close to the same number of fans creating an incredible atmosphere at this annual event that builds momentum year on year. With the competition split into 3 categories: Elite, Intermediate and Everyday there is a place on the 6 person team for everyone. The split of 3 males and 3 females in each team creates the community feel that we love here at InnerFight.
With 7 InnerFight teams, this year was our biggest participation to date in the event which we first participated and podiumed in back in 2020. It was inspiring to once again see our “teens” team lead by coach Bonnie going head to head with adults in the competition and holding their own. A number of teams had ramped their training up over the last few months focusing on their gymnastics and weightlifting looking to get the extra edge in this years competition.
Having finished 5th in 2022 our slightly reworked elite team (Andy, Sandro, Crehos, Jess, Holly & Vic) pushed hard right the way through to the final event securing 3rd place on the podium. “Not bad considering we are all “masters athletes” except Crehos” were the words of Andy as he led the team up to the podium.
“Although podiums are nice this competition is about way more than our elite team, this is about members of our community coming together and having good fun in a competitive environment. It is a reward for the hard training they do throughout the year. If we were to be judged on the number of athletes, the number of supporters and the team spirit the guys showed out there we would have them all on top of the podium, it was inspiring to watch.” Marcus added.
There are a number of other fitness competitions similar to the Turf Games which happen throughout the year. Keep your eye on our events page or chat to the coaching team if you are keen to get involved.
Thanks to all of our competitors and supporters for making the 2023 Turf Games a great weekend for us.
All photos from the event here
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