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Why Do You Run?
My six-year-old nephew asked me this on Christmas Eve when I walked in the door from my run. I paused momentarily, told him that it was quite a big question, and before I could even begin to answer it, he’d walked off. Fair enough.
I am not even sure that I fully know how to answer this question. And I definitely don’t have a concrete answer to “when did you start running?”
For me, on some level, running has always been there. Not always with the same desire, passion, or commitment, but it has been there. Most of us have memories of the Beep Test and Cross Country in school. In moments like this, I ran because I was told to in PE, and then because I was asked to for the out of schools meets.
I think many of us were brought up thinking that running was some form of a punishment. Made to run laps, made to run in the pouring rain (in basically a pair of knickers); it’s all very strange looking back. In my opinion, PE never focused on the pure joy or community that can come from a sport like running.
I have now been an expat for about 9 years, and have witnessed firsthand how people turn to running communities to find like minded individuals in a new city, country, or continent. Initiatives like Parkrun have taken off, and so many people are willing to donate their time to make the running scene in their local area a success. It’s pretty cool! I can pretty much guarantee that the majority of these people were not on the Cross-Country Team at school. But like everything in life, people are there for their own reasons. Running means something different to everyone.
For me, currently, I run to concentrate, to forget, to push, to relax, to work, to play, to inspire, to be grounded, to learn, to understand, to simplify, to explore, to navigate, to improve, to sustain, to enjoy, to decompress, to talk, to listen, to connect, to disconnect, to be with my thoughts, to be without my thoughts, to compete, and to accept.
I guess my real question is, why wouldn’t you run?
GYMNASTICS
We’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the lats, core, and hip flexors, then move on to low and high bar progressions.
HYBRID TRAINING
This week’s HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of the middle section of the race and then finishing with the last part of the race in full.
MOBILITY
This week, we’re giving special attention to two key areas of the body: the hips and the thoracic spine. Together, they form the bridge between the lower and upper body, which is essential for maintaining healthy posture, fluid movement, and overall mobility.
If you experience tightness through the hips or upper back, or simply want to move with more ease and awareness, this session is designed to help.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a spicy complex followed by some clean pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\
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
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
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
Session: LRC Tempo
There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.
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. Come ready to run fast and have fun over a testing session. This one will help you know which pace/group to go in on future track sessions.
Wednesday
Session: LRC Intervals
There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. This week we will have hill repeats a 710 efforts on the canal bridge. A great way to build strength in your legs while running.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Innerfight
Session: Long Run
Easy effort on any of the below routes:
8km: https://onthegomap.com/s/3f19pn7d
14km: https://onthegomap.com/s/nrfiq072
16km: https://onthegomap.com/s/afv3i9dg
24km: https://onthegomap.com/s/7g93pagm
Strength, Speed & Power - Your New Training Block is here!
Monday - Engine:
Strength:
EMOM x 12
A) 20-30 sec dip support hold
B) 30 sec max push-ups @ 30x1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window, rest 3 mins x 4
750/600m row
15 DB STOH
AMRAP pull-ups
Tuesday - Strength+:
Strength:
A) EMOM x 10 - 1 Power clean (build)
B) 5 mins to find a max Power clean
C) FOR TIME - 30 Power clean @ 75% of Max
Conditioning:
Every 2 mins x 5
15/10 cal Ass bike for time
Wednesday - Engine:
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 6 - 8/8/6/6/6 Bent over barbell row
Conditioning:
EMOM 32
Min 1 - 5 to 15 TTB
Min 2 - 8 Burpee DB Deadlift
Min 3 - Max Cal Ski
Min 4 - Rest
Thursday- Strength+:
Strength:
A) Every 2 sec x 6 - Back Squat 5/5/5/3/3/3
B) Every 90 sec Alt x 8 - 12 alt kb sotts press & 6-10 inverted rows
Conditioning:
For time
1000m C2 bike
Olivara run
50 wall balls
Friday Therapy:
Strength:
A) Every 2.30 x 3 - 20 Alt Zercher Reverse Lunge
B) Every 90 sec x 3 - 10 barbell Good Mornings
Conditioning:
In Pairs - 4 rounds for time
50 Cal Ass bike
40 DB Box Step Over
Every 4 mins - 5 wall walks
My six-year-old nephew asked me this on Christmas Eve when I walked in the door from my run. I paused momentarily, told him that it was quite a big question, and before I could even begin to answer it, he’d walked off. Fair enough.
I am not even sure that I fully know how to answer this question. And I definitely don’t have a concrete answer to “when did you start running?”
For me, on some level, running has always been there. Not always with the same desire, passion, or commitment, but it has been there. Most of us have memories of the Beep Test and Cross Country in school. In moments like this, I ran because I was told to in PE, and then because I was asked to for the out of schools meets.
I think many of us were brought up thinking that running was some form of a punishment. Made to run laps, made to run in the pouring rain (in basically a pair of knickers); it’s all very strange looking back. In my opinion, PE never focused on the pure joy or community that can come from a sport like running.
I have now been an expat for about 9 years, and have witnessed firsthand how people turn to running communities to find like minded individuals in a new city, country, or continent. Initiatives like Parkrun have taken off, and so many people are willing to donate their time to make the running scene in their local area a success. It’s pretty cool! I can pretty much guarantee that the majority of these people were not on the Cross-Country Team at school. But like everything in life, people are there for their own reasons. Running means something different to everyone.
For me, currently, I run to concentrate, to forget, to push, to relax, to work, to play, to inspire, to be grounded, to learn, to understand, to simplify, to explore, to navigate, to improve, to sustain, to enjoy, to decompress, to talk, to listen, to connect, to disconnect, to be with my thoughts, to be without my thoughts, to compete, and to accept.
I guess my real question is, why wouldn’t you run?
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\
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
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
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
Session: LRC Tempo
There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.
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. Come ready to run fast and have fun over a testing session. This one will help you know which pace/group to go in on future track sessions.
Wednesday
Session: LRC Intervals
There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. This week we will have hill repeats a 710 efforts on the canal bridge. A great way to build strength in your legs while running.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Innerfight
Session: Long Run
Easy effort on any of the below routes:
8km: https://onthegomap.com/s/3f19pn7d
14km: https://onthegomap.com/s/nrfiq072
16km: https://onthegomap.com/s/afv3i9dg
24km: https://onthegomap.com/s/7g93pagm
Strength, Speed & Power - Your New Training Block is here!
Monday - Engine:
Strength:
EMOM x 12
A) 20-30 sec dip support hold
B) 30 sec max push-ups @ 30x1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window, rest 3 mins x 4
750/600m row
15 DB STOH
AMRAP pull-ups
Tuesday - Strength+:
Strength:
A) EMOM x 10 - 1 Power clean (build)
B) 5 mins to find a max Power clean
C) FOR TIME - 30 Power clean @ 75% of Max
Conditioning:
Every 2 mins x 5
15/10 cal Ass bike for time
Wednesday - Engine:
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 6 - 8/8/6/6/6 Bent over barbell row
Conditioning:
EMOM 32
Min 1 - 5 to 15 TTB
Min 2 - 8 Burpee DB Deadlift
Min 3 - Max Cal Ski
Min 4 - Rest
Thursday- Strength+:
Strength:
A) Every 2 sec x 6 - Back Squat 5/5/5/3/3/3
B) Every 90 sec Alt x 8 - 12 alt kb sotts press & 6-10 inverted rows
Conditioning:
For time
1000m C2 bike
Olivara run
50 wall balls
Friday Therapy:
Strength:
A) Every 2.30 x 3 - 20 Alt Zercher Reverse Lunge
B) Every 90 sec x 3 - 10 barbell Good Mornings
Conditioning:
In Pairs - 4 rounds for time
50 Cal Ass bike
40 DB Box Step Over
Every 4 mins - 5 wall walks
GYMNASTICS
We’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the lats, core, and hip flexors, then move on to low and high bar progressions.
HYBRID TRAINING
This week’s HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of the middle section of the race and then finishing with the last part of the race in full.
MOBILITY
This week, we’re giving special attention to two key areas of the body: the hips and the thoracic spine. Together, they form the bridge between the lower and upper body, which is essential for maintaining healthy posture, fluid movement, and overall mobility.
If you experience tightness through the hips or upper back, or simply want to move with more ease and awareness, this session is designed to help.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a spicy complex followed by some clean pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean
My six-year-old nephew asked me this on Christmas Eve when I walked in the door from my run. I paused momentarily, told him that it was quite a big question, and before I could even begin to answer it, he’d walked off. Fair enough.
I am not even sure that I fully know how to answer this question. And I definitely don’t have a concrete answer to “when did you start running?”
For me, on some level, running has always been there. Not always with the same desire, passion, or commitment, but it has been there. Most of us have memories of the Beep Test and Cross Country in school. In moments like this, I ran because I was told to in PE, and then because I was asked to for the out of schools meets.
I think many of us were brought up thinking that running was some form of a punishment. Made to run laps, made to run in the pouring rain (in basically a pair of knickers); it’s all very strange looking back. In my opinion, PE never focused on the pure joy or community that can come from a sport like running.
I have now been an expat for about 9 years, and have witnessed firsthand how people turn to running communities to find like minded individuals in a new city, country, or continent. Initiatives like Parkrun have taken off, and so many people are willing to donate their time to make the running scene in their local area a success. It’s pretty cool! I can pretty much guarantee that the majority of these people were not on the Cross-Country Team at school. But like everything in life, people are there for their own reasons. Running means something different to everyone.
For me, currently, I run to concentrate, to forget, to push, to relax, to work, to play, to inspire, to be grounded, to learn, to understand, to simplify, to explore, to navigate, to improve, to sustain, to enjoy, to decompress, to talk, to listen, to connect, to disconnect, to be with my thoughts, to be without my thoughts, to compete, and to accept.
I guess my real question is, why wouldn’t you run?
Monday
Session: LRC Tempo
There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.
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. Come ready to run fast and have fun over a testing session. This one will help you know which pace/group to go in on future track sessions.
Wednesday
Session: LRC Intervals
There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. This week we will have hill repeats a 710 efforts on the canal bridge. A great way to build strength in your legs while running.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Innerfight
Session: Long Run
Easy effort on any of the below routes:
8km: https://onthegomap.com/s/3f19pn7d
14km: https://onthegomap.com/s/nrfiq072
16km: https://onthegomap.com/s/afv3i9dg
24km: https://onthegomap.com/s/7g93pagm
Strength, Speed & Power - Your New Training Block is here!
Monday - Engine:
Strength:
EMOM x 12
A) 20-30 sec dip support hold
B) 30 sec max push-ups @ 30x1
Conditioning:
In a 5-minute window, rest 3 mins x 4
750/600m row
15 DB STOH
AMRAP pull-ups
Tuesday - Strength+:
Strength:
A) EMOM x 10 - 1 Power clean (build)
B) 5 mins to find a max Power clean
C) FOR TIME - 30 Power clean @ 75% of Max
Conditioning:
Every 2 mins x 5
15/10 cal Ass bike for time
Wednesday - Engine:
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 6 - 8/8/6/6/6 Bent over barbell row
Conditioning:
EMOM 32
Min 1 - 5 to 15 TTB
Min 2 - 8 Burpee DB Deadlift
Min 3 - Max Cal Ski
Min 4 - Rest
Thursday- Strength+:
Strength:
A) Every 2 sec x 6 - Back Squat 5/5/5/3/3/3
B) Every 90 sec Alt x 8 - 12 alt kb sotts press & 6-10 inverted rows
Conditioning:
For time
1000m C2 bike
Olivara run
50 wall balls
Friday Therapy:
Strength:
A) Every 2.30 x 3 - 20 Alt Zercher Reverse Lunge
B) Every 90 sec x 3 - 10 barbell Good Mornings
Conditioning:
In Pairs - 4 rounds for time
50 Cal Ass bike
40 DB Box Step Over
Every 4 mins - 5 wall walks
GYMNASTICS
We’re dialling in on toes-to-bar! We’ll start by waking up the lats, core, and hip flexors, then move on to low and high bar progressions.
HYBRID TRAINING
This week’s HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of the middle section of the race and then finishing with the last part of the race in full.
MOBILITY
This week, we’re giving special attention to two key areas of the body: the hips and the thoracic spine. Together, they form the bridge between the lower and upper body, which is essential for maintaining healthy posture, fluid movement, and overall mobility.
If you experience tightness through the hips or upper back, or simply want to move with more ease and awareness, this session is designed to help.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a spicy complex followed by some clean pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\
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
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
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
My six-year-old nephew asked me this on Christmas Eve when I walked in the door from my run. I paused momentarily, told him that it was quite a big question, and before I could even begin to answer it, he’d walked off. Fair enough.
I am not even sure that I fully know how to answer this question. And I definitely don’t have a concrete answer to “when did you start running?”
For me, on some level, running has always been there. Not always with the same desire, passion, or commitment, but it has been there. Most of us have memories of the Beep Test and Cross Country in school. In moments like this, I ran because I was told to in PE, and then because I was asked to for the out of schools meets.
I think many of us were brought up thinking that running was some form of a punishment. Made to run laps, made to run in the pouring rain (in basically a pair of knickers); it’s all very strange looking back. In my opinion, PE never focused on the pure joy or community that can come from a sport like running.
I have now been an expat for about 9 years, and have witnessed firsthand how people turn to running communities to find like minded individuals in a new city, country, or continent. Initiatives like Parkrun have taken off, and so many people are willing to donate their time to make the running scene in their local area a success. It’s pretty cool! I can pretty much guarantee that the majority of these people were not on the Cross-Country Team at school. But like everything in life, people are there for their own reasons. Running means something different to everyone.
For me, currently, I run to concentrate, to forget, to push, to relax, to work, to play, to inspire, to be grounded, to learn, to understand, to simplify, to explore, to navigate, to improve, to sustain, to enjoy, to decompress, to talk, to listen, to connect, to disconnect, to be with my thoughts, to be without my thoughts, to compete, and to accept.
I guess my real question is, why wouldn’t you run?
My six-year-old nephew asked me this on Christmas Eve when I walked in the door from my run. I paused momentarily, told him that it was quite a big question, and before I could even begin to answer it, he’d walked off. Fair enough.
I am not even sure that I fully know how to answer this question. And I definitely don’t have a concrete answer to “when did you start running?”
For me, on some level, running has always been there. Not always with the same desire, passion, or commitment, but it has been there. Most of us have memories of the Beep Test and Cross Country in school. In moments like this, I ran because I was told to in PE, and then because I was asked to for the out of schools meets.
I think many of us were brought up thinking that running was some form of a punishment. Made to run laps, made to run in the pouring rain (in basically a pair of knickers); it’s all very strange looking back. In my opinion, PE never focused on the pure joy or community that can come from a sport like running.
I have now been an expat for about 9 years, and have witnessed firsthand how people turn to running communities to find like minded individuals in a new city, country, or continent. Initiatives like Parkrun have taken off, and so many people are willing to donate their time to make the running scene in their local area a success. It’s pretty cool! I can pretty much guarantee that the majority of these people were not on the Cross-Country Team at school. But like everything in life, people are there for their own reasons. Running means something different to everyone.
For me, currently, I run to concentrate, to forget, to push, to relax, to work, to play, to inspire, to be grounded, to learn, to understand, to simplify, to explore, to navigate, to improve, to sustain, to enjoy, to decompress, to talk, to listen, to connect, to disconnect, to be with my thoughts, to be without my thoughts, to compete, and to accept.
I guess my real question is, why wouldn’t you run?
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