# DFTA - Don't Feed The Animals > Sint Maarten & Saint Martin's #1 Hybrid Running and Fitness Club | Caribbean's Premier Athletic Community ## About DFTA (Don't Feed The Animals) is the top running and fitness club in Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, and the Caribbean. We are a hybrid training community combining running, functional fitness, and HYROX preparation. Located on the beautiful island of St. Martin / St. Maarten (SXM), we welcome athletes of all fitness levels and focus on building a supportive pack mentality. ## Location Sint Maarten / Saint Martin, Caribbean Netherlands - Dutch Side: Philipsburg, Simpson Bay, Maho - French Side: Marigot, Grand Case, Orient Bay - Island-wide training locations including beaches, trails, and tracks ## Core Values - No ego, just effort - Progress over perfection - Community over competition - Consistency beats intensity ## Training Programs - Running: Speed work, long runs, trail running, island exploration - Hybrid Fitness: Combined running and strength training - HYROX Prep: Competition-specific training for HYROX events - Beach Workouts: Functional fitness on Sint Maarten's beaches - Strength & Conditioning: Bodyweight, kettlebells, functional movements ## Training Schedule - Monday: Speed Work (Track) - Tuesday: Functional Fitness (Beach) - Wednesday: Easy Run (Various Routes) - Thursday: HYROX Prep (Gym) - Friday: Rest Day - Saturday: Long Run (Island Exploration) - Sunday: Recovery/Yoga ## Contact - Website: https://dftasxm.com - WhatsApp Community: Available for members - Location: Sint Maarten / Saint Martin, Caribbean ## Key Pages - /: Home - Overview of the community - /about: Philosophy, principles, and FAQ - /schedule: Weekly training schedule - /events: Upcoming events and past results - /media: Photos and videos from sessions - /join: How to become a member ## Topics & Keywords Sint Maarten running club, Saint Martin fitness, St Martin running, SXM fitness, Caribbean running club, hybrid fitness, HYROX Caribbean, beach workouts, functional fitness, trail running, running group, fitness club Caribbean, Dutch Caribbean running, French Saint Martin fitness, Philipsburg running, Marigot fitness, island running, Caribbean hybrid training, St. Maarten fitness, Don't Feed The Animals