Emma Fitness Coach

A couple of weekends ago my mum and sister surprised me with the start of my 40th birthday celebrations (yes, I know my birthday isn’t until October 😂) 💖

Good food, great wine, one of my favourite theatre shows, rooftop drinks, getting dressed up and carrying a tiny handbag instead of snacks and spare pants 😂

I love being a mum more than anything, but this was such a good reminder that it’s important not to lose yourself along the way. Making time for yourself isn’t something to feel guilty about.

You can be an amazing mum and still make time to be you.

As I head towards 40, that’s exactly the energy I’m taking with me. ✨🥂

POV: You’re a mum trying to keep some time for yourself over the summer holidays… ☀️♥️

You don’t need to choose between being a mum and looking after yourself.

Mum Fit is here throughout the summer holidays. 💪

✨ Strength workouts designed for mums
👶 Babies, toddlers & older children are all welcome
♥️ A supportive community of mums who just get it
🙌 A chance to move your body, build strength and have a little time for YOU.

📍 Every Wednesday | 10am | Balance, The Countryside Gym Timsbury

And if getting to a class isn’t always possible… 👀

I’m also launching Summer Strong on Monday 27th July - an online programme for women and mums who want to stay active, strong and consistent throughout the holidays.

Think…
💪 Structured workouts you can do around family life
🤝 A community of like-minded women who are navigating the same season
♥️ Support and accountability from me (because I’ll be juggling the summer holidays too!)

Whether you join me in class, online, or a bit of both… my goal is simple.

To help you stay strong, keep moving and remind you that you matter too this summer. ☀️

💌 Comment “SUMMER” or send me a DM if you’d like to join the Priority List.

Yesterday wasn’t about running a PB.

It was about standing on a start line again.

My first race of 2026… and my first race since becoming Masters V35 100m Champion and Gold Medallist back in September 2025.

A lot has happened since then.

Achilles bursitis meant running was off the cards for a while. Since April, getting back to track training has been anything but straightforward. Some weeks have felt great, others have felt like starting all over again.

There have been moments I’ve questioned whether I’d get back here at all.

A huge thank you to my coach , Amy , and my family for helping me get to this point. I genuinely couldn’t have done it without you.

One thing I’ve had to learn is that preparing to race at 39 isn’t the same as it was in my twenties. Back then, training came first. Now I’m a wife, a mum of two, I run my own coaching business, and life doesn’t always allow for the perfect preparation. In fact, this week that looked like being at a wedding on Friday, dancing the night away and having a few drinks - something I wouldn’t have allowed myself years ago when everything felt far more structured and I felt like everything had to be done “the right way.”

And that’s been one of the biggest adjustments… accepting that “good enough” preparation is sometimes exactly that.

But it reminded me why I still do it.

I still get butterflies standing behind the blocks. I still love the challenge. I still love competing.

And hearing my kids shouting, “Go Mummy!” before jumping up and down afterwards… that’s a feeling no medal could ever replace.

I’m incredibly proud that I’m still chasing something I love, and hopefully showing my children that you never have to stop doing the things that make you feel alive.

Here’s to building again. ♥️

Looking for a fun, full-body workout to kick-start your week?

Join us every Monday at 7pm at Balance Gym, Timsbury for a challenging but welcoming circuit class designed to improve fitness, build strength and leave you feeling amazing.

✔️ Suitable for all abilities
✔️ Work at your own pace
✔️ Full-body workouts
✔️ Different sessions every week
✔️ Friendly and supportive group
✔️ Great atmosphere
✔️ Beautiful countryside setting

No two classes are the same, so you’ll never get bored. Expect a mix of strength, cardio and functional exercises that will challenge you, keep you motivated and help you build confidence week after week.

Whether you’re new to exercise or looking for something different to keep you motivated, this class is designed so everyone can join in and get a great workout.

📍 Balance, The Countryside Gym
🕖 Mondays at 7pm

👉 Book via the link in my bio or drop me a message ✨