Petrie Sports Performance

Really looking forward to this one (as sponsor not a participant 😂)!

There’s still loads of time to sign up and get involved!!

Read the post for details on how to book your spot.

💜⚡ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR STORM THE FORT 2026 – PETRIE SPORTS PERFORMANCE! ⚡💜

We’re incredibly proud to have Petrie Sports Performance as the Headline Sponsor of Storm the Fort 2026.

Steve Petrie and his team are passionate about helping people become stronger, fitter and more confident, and we’re delighted to have them supporting what promises to be another fantastic year for our event.

Their support plays a huge part in making Storm the Fort possible, helping us deliver an unforgettable experience for hundreds of runners from across Plymouth and beyond.

🏰 Storm the Fort 2026
📅 Sunday 13th September 2026
📍 Woodland Park, Plymouth

🚨 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!

Whether you’re chasing a PB, taking on your first multi-terrain race, or simply looking for an incredible day out, we’d love to see you on the start line.

👉 Enter here:
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17143

While you’re entering, we’d really appreciate it if you could also show our headline sponsor some support.

💪 Petrie Sports Performance is a fantastic local business, helping people of all abilities improve their strength, fitness and performance through expert coaching and tailored programmes.

🌐 https://petriesportsperformance.com
📘 Petrie Sports Performance
📞 07923 138886
Steve Petrie Petrie Sports Performance

Thank you, Steve, for believing in Storm the Fort and helping us bring another incredible event to our local running community. We really appreciate your support. 💜

Event Licence Number #31785

Summer training going well!!

Lots of and

We’re proud to be the Headline Sponsor of Storm the Fort 2026. 💜⚡

At Petrie Sports Performance, our mission has never just been about helping elite athletes perform at their best.

It’s about helping everyone become stronger, healthier and more confident—whether that’s a young athlete chasing their dreams, an adult getting back into training, someone returning from injury, or a runner taking on their very first 10K.

That’s why partnering with Storm the Fort was an easy decision.

Events like this bring people together, encourage others to challenge themselves and showcase everything that’s great about our local community.

We’ll be there on the day supporting the runners, cheering people across the finish line and celebrating everyone who chooses to step outside their comfort zone.

If you’ve been thinking about entering…

Do it.

We’ll see you on the start line.

A huge thank you to the Storm the Fort team for putting together what promises to be another fantastic event.

Bring on September! 💪⚡

When people hear Petrie Sports Performance, many assume we only work with young athletes.

The truth is…

Most of the people who walk through the door simply want to become a stronger, healthier version of themselves.

Some are returning after injury.

Some are building confidence for the first time.

Some are parents who want the energy to keep up with their children.

Others are chasing their first pull-up, their first deadlift or simply the ability to move without pain.

My job isn’t just to coach athletes.

It’s to help people perform better in whatever matters most to them.

Whether you’re preparing for competition or just preparing for life, the principles are exactly the same:

Assess. Educate. Progress. Support.

If you’ve been thinking about starting but aren’t sure where to begin, send me a message. We’ll work out the right starting point together.

Every athlete wants to reach the top.

Very few people think about the journey it takes to get there.

In youth sport, it’s easy to become obsessed with the next game, the next trial, the next selection or the next medal.

But the truth is…

There are no shortcuts to long-term success.

Confidence is built.

Resilience is built.

Strength is built.

Character is built.

And those qualities don’t develop overnight—they’re earned through years of consistent effort, good coaching and the right environment.

At Petrie Sports Performance, we don’t measure success by how quickly a young athlete moves through the stages.

We measure success by how well each stage has been built.

Because our goal has never been to create the best 12-year-old.

It’s to help create confident, capable and resilient young people who are still enjoying sport and performing at their best years from now.

Every step matters. Every choice counts.

Performance with Purpose.

👇 Where do you think young athletes (or parents) are most tempted to rush the journey?

Happy birthday what a way to celebrate - with a century!!

The second half of the week going down strong. Here’s a snapshot of some of the seasons:
🚴🏻 spin bike conditioning for the adults netball S&C
🏉 Will working on a modified programme after fracturing his wrist but still getting it done! 👏
💪 Starting Strength athletes smashing their sessions. Different goals but the same intent - be the best version of yourself
⚓️ Charlie nailing his deadlifts as part of his pre-navy assessment training. Absolutely incredible dedication shown, training 4x a week 🙌

All this plus since Wednesday there’s been an additional:
3️⃣ netball S&C sessions
1️⃣ football S&C session
2️⃣ youth PAYG sessions and
3️⃣ small group PT sessions

And the week hasn’t finished yet!!

Every athlete wants to reach the top.

But very few people think about the journey it takes to get there.

At Petrie Sports Performance, we don’t believe in shortcuts.

Every stage of development has a purpose.

✔ Build strong foundations.

✔ Develop movement, strength and confidence.

✔ Learn to train with intent.

✔ Refine performance over time.

✔ Continue evolving long after the medals are won.

Too often, youth sport focuses on the next match, the next trial or the next selection.

Our focus is much bigger than that.

We’re helping young athletes develop the habits, resilience and physical qualities that will serve them for life.

Because long-term success is never built overnight.

It’s built one stage at a time.

Performance with Purpose.

Where do you think most young athletes (or parents) go wrong on the journey?

🇬🇧 Another name. Another story. Another dream realised.

This morning, Brett added his signature to the Petrie Sports Performance flag after representing England Athletics in Cardiff.

Every signature on this flag represents years of commitment.

Early mornings.

Late nights.

Sessions when motivation was low.

The willingness to keep showing up when nobody was watching.

Representing your country isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s built through hundreds of small decisions made consistently over time.

It’s a privilege to be a small part of that journey.

Congratulations, Brett. A moment to be proud of, and hopefully the first of many more England appearances.

🇬🇧👏

Performance with Purpose.