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MY BIGGEST CHALLENGE YET 🏃🏼‍♂️

I have got myself signed up for my first ultra marathon in June (probably a really bad idea 😂)

I have never ran more than a half marathon, and have barely any experience of running trails

So why not sign up for a 53km race with 1600m of elevation 🤷🏻‍♂️

I’ve always been fascinated by people doing mad challenges like running/cycling across continents/countries, double Ironmans, combining lifting and ultra running and all sorts of other things.

And I’ve always wished I have the balls to do something like that. So I’m chucking myself straight into an ultra (even though it’s only a little more than a marathon)

There is going to have to be some big changes to training and I’m definitely going to have to drop from my usual 5 gym sessions a week, and I’m going to need to be running more than my current 3 times per week.

Definitely going to have to lose a bit of weight too, which is sad because I’ve been enjoying getting stronger 😢

The plan is to get this hyrox out of the way Saturday, then start working out how to fit all my weekly training in, whilst managing to increase my running mileage (and not get injured, which is always the hard part)

I’m a sucker for having a goal and something to work towards and feel like I need it to make sure I continue to push myself in training, this one just might be a bit extreme 😂

Follow along for the journey to come over these next 21 weeks 👊🏻

CLIENT RESULTS

Huge shoutout to my client Dan, who has achieved some unbelievable results in 2025 👏🏻

Dan came to me in May, with the main goal of losing body fat but also wanting to build a bit of muscle and get stronger.
After a couple of months we decided getting down to 80kg was a good target, which he hit in December.

Meaning a total of 14.5kg weight loss in 7 months 🏆

Dan works a busy job and has priorities outside of the gym, but he made it work perfectly to achieve his goals.
Doing 3 strength sessions per week, with bits of conditioning and 1 lower intensity cardio session. (Usually training before work at 4.30-5am I will add)

I worked with Dan to create a training programme that suited his goal, and worked out his calories/macros to ensure he was regularly losing weight. He nailed both aspects of it, always hitting his sessions and sticking to his calories.
Which is the dream for me as a coach 👏🏻

We weren’t overly restrictive, he went on a couple holidays during this time, and had an off plan meal once every 1-2 weeks generally.
But due to his consistency the rest of the time and allowing extra calories for these off plan meals, the results were exactly what we hoped for.

Now he’s achieved his weight loss goal, he’s ready to leave PT and go forward by himself with a new goal of maintaining bodyweight and building strength.

Top work Dan 👏🏻

Are you looking for weight loss results like this?

I currently have space for 3 new clients.

I’m looking for 3 busy people who want to lose body fat, but feel like they don’t have the time to do it.

Just like I did with Dan, I will work with you to create a training schedule that suits your goals and the time you have available to train.

I will work out exactly how much you should be eating, give you 3 example days of what that looks like, and then be there to hold you accountable and ensure that you stick to the plan 👊🏻

If this sounds like what you need to get 2026 off to a good start or want anymore info, drop me a DM saying ‘PT 2026’ and I will walk you through the process 📲
(Or fill out the enquiry form in my bio)

2025 it has been a pleasure🫡

Im a bit late to the party but it’s been a year with plenty of highs, with some of the best days of my life

But some lows in there as well

2 Hyrox’s, 2 half marathons, my stag do, going to Valencia/seville/nerja, seeing friends get married, honeymoon in the Philippines and of course the highlight of it all, getting married 🤵🏻‍♂️👰🏻‍♀️

Been a very successful year 🤝

Here’s to 2026 trying to match that 🍺

CHELTENHAM HALF MARATHON 🏃🏼‍♂️

PB time today, what a beauty.

Chip time 1:40:36, over 5 minutes better than my time from last year, so very pleased with that 🤝

Goal was sub 1:45 originally, but now wishing I pushed a little harder in the middle section. Felt like I had a little bit more in the tank but didn’t know if that would be stupid, as I fell apart at the end last year 😂

But in general it all went pretty well, very consistent splits and felt decent through out. Then gave it the absolute Tommy fury sprint finish

Sub 1:40 definitely wasn’t far away👀

Been dealing with all sorts of knee and ankle problems the last couple months (as you can see from all the tape) so glad to make it through in one piece, even though my knee is a bit on the sore side now

Rest up for a few days, then we push again until Hyrox in October👊🏻

Also, fair play to all the people out and about watching, was a big old turn out and definitely gave me the push I needed when I was in the pain cave 🫡

2 MONTHS UNTIL WE DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN 😤😤

1 month out from my next half marathon, 2 months out from HYROX Birmingham

Training has been going well, up there with the strongest I’ve been (especially at this bodyweight), just gotta keep getting my cardio up there 👊🏻

Have picked up a bit of a knee problem these last couple of weeks, now it’s all about managing that and hopefully being able to push through the next few weeks training as there is a lot of running coming up 😬

This week has been a deload so fingers crossed that helps a bit 🤞

One thing I’ve tried to really improve these last couple of months is listening to my body. I’ve trained long enough now that I can tell when an issue is starting to build up.
Something I used to completely ignore 😂

If you can feel niggles and injuries getting worse, ease back, take a deload week if needed

Also make sure you’re doing your accessory work to try and prevent them from coming in the first place.

Going to be a fun couple of months

Let’s go baby 😎😤

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I’ve got a couple of PT slots free at the moment

If you want to come out of summer feeling strong, feeling fit, ready to attack these next few months before Christmas, then drop me a DM📲

WYE VALLEY TUNNEL HALF MARATHON 🏃🏼‍♂️

Well those conditions were fun 🙃

Barely rained for the last couple of months, then it decides to absolutely pour it down when I have a half marathon 😂

But all in all, it was a fun experience (kind of)

Starting to feel like I want to venture more into some trail running, so was nice to dip my toe into something like this that was mainly trail paths, but still relatively flat (and ran through a tunnel which was fun)

Went into this event with no expectations of getting a PB in all honesty.
The 2 main reasons for this were:

2 weeks off training for my wedding a few weeks ago, when it should have been my highest mileage running weeks

Weighing a solid 5-6kg more than my previous half’s

So went in with the intention of enjoying it and to not push to my absolute limit. Once I settled in I had a slight thought maybe I should try and give a PB a go, but the weather put a hold on that very quickly 🤣

Ended up finishing in 1:50:10, 5 minutes off my PB, so I cannot complain. Finishing 17th out of 60 odd people 🤷🏻‍♂️

As always a big shout out to my support crew that came to watch, it definitely was needed at the time 🤣

Now that is complete, the focus moves on to Cheltenham half in September, and HYROX doubles in October 💪🏻

That means it is time to dial in with my training and nutrition. Lose a couple of kg’s, maintain strength in the gym and start pushing running a bit more.

With the aim of a sub 1:45 half in September and getting as close to an hour at HYROX as we can 👊🏻

I always recommend getting out there and getting stuck into some events. Having a goal and something to aim towards with your training will help you stay on track, keep accountable to yourself and give you that extra push to do as best as you can when it comes to race day (or whatever event it is you’re doing).

And if you need a coach to help you get there, drop me a DM👋🏼

ps. my shorts aren’t that short, I had to roll them up because my burn was burning 😂

SEVILLE☀️

First full day back at work today, reminiscing about the good times of last week 😢

A lovely few days mini honeymoon in Seville, eating lots of tapas, drinking lots of beer and sweating lots from the 40 degree weather 🔥

Time to get the proper honey moon booked 👀

But straight back into work today, clients, classes and my own training back in full flow 👊🏻

That also means I am back taking on new clients. If you need someone to help get you started in the gym, or you are wanting to kick on and take your training to the next level, drop me a DM to find out how I can help 🙋🏻‍♂️

WELL DONE HYBRID ROCKSTARS 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸

FairPlay to any of you that went out and competed at HYROX Cardiff this weekend, venue looked class and I’ve been getting serious fomo seeing loads of people there 🤣

But seeing of all this has got me excited for the next one, 5 months of solid training then we go after doubles in Birmingham 🏃🏼‍♂️
(As long as I dont injured like usual)

If you are someone that competed this weekend, or has one booked in the future, and need that extra bit of help with your training, then hit me up 🙋🏻‍♂️

Whether your goal is to cross the finish line in one piece or to improve on a previous time. As a coach, I can create you a training programme that will improve your running splits, whilst developing the strength and endurance needed to power through the 8 stations.

Your programme will be tailored specifically for you, focusing on improving any areas where you are weaker, and ensuring progress on your current strengths.

If you’ve already raced previously, we will analyse your results together, identify where you need to improve your goal time, and create a plan from there that will get you to that goal 👊🏻

This can be done as part of an online coaching packages, but if you need that extra bit of help it can be done with 1-1 PT also

Drop me a message for more info📲

ps, is anybody else still hoping this hybrid rockstar thing isn’t real? 🤣
Not sure I want to do another of that’s what it stands for