Made of Stone Fitness

23/08/2026

Did my first Triathlon today. Really enjoyed it as it was a new experience but also because I was doing it for a really good cause. North Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation and Aftercare Charity help people improve their health post cardiac event. I would be very grateful if you could give what you can to a great cause.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/tom-stone-cs-memorial-tri?utm_source=FB&fbclid=IwdGRzaAT2etVjbGNrBPZ6uXBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcH

18/07/2026

Hi all,

I am doing The Clayton Shorthouse Memorial Triathlon on Sunday 23rd August on behalf of North Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation and Aftercare Charity

The charity provides vital support for people of Gwent post cardiac event in the form of weekly exercise led by cardiac rehab instructors such as myself. The classes are specific for people post event or procedure and for those with long-term conditions such as heart failure.

The charity offers more than just exercise, with participants having peer support and twice yearly health checks helping to reduce the risk of a secondary event and cutting readmissions to hospital. The charities two longest members have been attending for over 26 years!

The charity is not funded by the NHS but relies on memberships and donations to keep providing the great service that they do.

I would be extremely grateful if you are able to give what you can to support a great cause. Many thanks, Tom.

Help Tom Stone raise money to support North Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation and Aftercare Charity

28/06/2026

Very pleased yesterday to be coaching these two boxers at the East Div. Championships, they have both developed greatly since their boxing journeys began.
One win via early KO and one split decision loss. Both came into the ring super fit, very relaxed and boxed well. Proud coach.

Thank you to Heads of the valley Abc for helping with the corners. Abergavenny Boxing Club Glyn Gething

12/06/2026

Last workout this morning as a 43yr old. Been a really good yr so far, lots of events, leading to more focus on CV than strength.

18/05/2026

Running sober is for suckers, had a great weekend in Liège Belguim doing the beer lovers marathon. 42k, fancy dress, music, 16 beer stops and great company. E Louise GH John-Paul Murphy

04/05/2026

Just incase you have not got bored of seeing people's Hyrox pictures on your news feed, here are mine.
My ten year old said to me afterwards 'Hyrox is the hell you choose to put yourself through' and she is right.

20/01/2026

Keeping the shots long at Abergavenny Boxing Club with Jax Charalambou and Kieran Gething.
Amatuer boxing is a high volume game and quite often suites long rangey fighters. For the pad man it is easy to go short with the pads and not let the boxer get full range in their punches. Here I am letting the boxer realise his range and use his feet to come in and out of range. Going through the phases.

14/01/2026

Back to basics in the new year. Absorbing a shot on the gloves and reacting of the opposite side. Nice to do a little at Abergavenny Boxing Club with Kieran Gething

04/01/2026

Another Sunday runday. A beautiful crisp morning, zone 2-3 and a little plyometrics to warm up that I missed out on earlier in the week.
I plan my training and clients training in cycles for athletic performance. If I do not achieve all that I have programmed for a session due to time and other commitments I normally get them in on another day. When I was younger I would think it must all be done on the programmed day. With age comes wisdom and a more holistic approach to training. As long as I get my main sets in on said day, the auxiliary exercises can be tagged on. Don't major over the minors.
For any training advice give me a ti**le.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year all! Hope you have a great 2026! For me today is just another Thursday, which means speed work. Using my local football pitch, working my fast twitch muscle fibres and my anaerobic energy systems. Potentially boosting testosterone and definitely leaving me feeling great!
Any tips on training and programming for your 2026 performance goals, feel free to give me a shout!

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