About

ABOUT ME
I have an active background in sports of many different kinds from football and
basketball to cycling and golf.
I started running in 2007 to challenge myself and lose weight so trained to run in The
Robin Hood half marathon that September. I went through the mill completely in
training and on race day with all manors of pains and aches. I finished in 2 hours and
17 minutes, but more importantly - I was hooked!
More than 25 half marathons later I am happy to say I am 45 minutes plus quicker
than my first half but I am also much stronger and much more an efficient runner!
Since that first half in 2007, I have 6 marathons and 4 Ultra marathons under my belt
and a number of 10ks and even a few first place finishes in 2016/17 and an age
category 1st place at the 401 5k (2019), over the years. But running continues to
teach me things and shows me what we can do if we just don’t quit!
I founded Barlestone St Giles Running Club in 2015 and have developed my coaching
philosophy and experience whilst working with the 70+ members at the club.
I qualified as an Coach in Running Fitness in 2018 as another step on the England
Athletics coach development pathway, in March 2020, completed the level 3+ Event
Group Endurance coach.
Shortly after this I qualified as an Athletics Coach in late 2021.

I currently coach one to one with a number of athletes and runners and also I am the
First Team Fitness Coach for Market Bosworth Town in the Leicestershire County
League Division 2. One of my proudest moments was achieving promotion in the
2024/25 season with the team.
In addition to this I am a qualified personal trainer and sports nutritionist working
with numerous clients both in one to one sessions and group training also!
I have been sponsored by one of the worlds leading sports nutrition companies,
Optimum Nutrition since 2022, receiving support and sponsorship (and discounted
supplements that i pass on to all of my athletes!) from one of the largest suppliers
and brands in the sports nutrition and supplement industry in the world.