NATIONAL WINNER of the AoC Sport Fitness Trainer Competition 2020
National Winner of the 2020 AoC Sport Fitness Trainer Competition
About Me
BBC Breakfast Interview about London Marathon
I was a late-comer to running, only taking it up just before my 40th birthday. I'd struggled with knee pain for a few years so worked with a PT and physio to strengthen my quadriceps and IT Band first. I quickly got the running bug and have not looked back since! I joined Sale Harriers as I prepared for my first half marathon. With the benefit of club sessions (a variety of tempo runs, interval training and track) I was soon racing distances from 5k up to marathon. I was introduced to cross country, fell running, track events and road relays. I quickly improved and even found myself winning individual, age category and team prizes. My running highlights since then include getting selected to represent England twice in the Age Masters 10K Championships (2019 and 2022), being selected to run for the County aged 50 (2023), and qualifying for Championship Entry at the 2020/21 London Marathon.
Being part of a running club has really changed my life and as well as training regularly with the club, I now manage our Ladies Masters Team. I can’t imagine a life without running and really hate it when I have any injury set-backs. I now work hard to complement my running through strength training, core work, balance and flexibility to minimise the risk of injury. I’ve also learnt to take a step back when niggles arise!
Having qualified as a Fitness Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer and England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness, I want to share my love of the sport with other adults & help them achieve their potential. If you're already committed to running, I can help you with strength, core, balance & flexibility work to keep you running stronger and faster for longer.
On 23rd October 2020, I was delighted to have my PT skills recognised when I was crowned winner of the AoC Sport National Fitness Trainer Competition after an extensive process that started in March and culminated in a challenging week of virtual finals.
I am a member of CIMSPA (Chartered Institute For The Management Of Sport And Physical Activity) and an ambassador for Active IQ, one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations for the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.
Personal Training
1:1 PT sessions are delivered in my private garden gym in Sale, South Manchester. I would be delighted to help you achieve your fitness goals through fun and creative sessions that are completely tailored to you and your requirements.
I have a wide range of equipment, lots of energy and ideas to deliver sessions that will bring results (whilst still being enjoyable)! No two sessions will be the same but you will see real improvements in your fitness and strength.
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Online training plans
Chasing a PB, training for your first Marathon or just want to stay injury-free? Following an initial consultation to discuss your goals and current levels of activity and fitness, I will produce a realistic and achievable plan of running and/or strength and conditioning work over a 12 week period available via the Run PT training app. We will review your progress at week four and week eight to keep you on track and make any adjustments as required.
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Running Coach
1:1 run coaching sessions focusing on technique and speedwork to improve your running form and help you get faster and more efficient so you can maintain pace for longer. Please note that I only work with adults.
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