Harry Hughes Personal Training

06/04/2026

Two races. Two weeks. One mission ❤️

This April I’m taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon (12th April) & the Manchester Marathon (19th April) as part of Team PureGym, raising money for the incredible British Heart Foundation.

Every mile I run is for the millions affected by heart and circulatory diseases and for the families who rely on the life-saving research this charity makes possible.

If you can, please support the cause. Every donation, no matter the size, truly makes a difference 🙏

Help me turn miles into impact.

🔗 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/harry-hughes-pg?newPage=true

❤️ Thank you for your support!

28/03/2026

“Ever felt like you’ve done all the training… but it still doesn’t feel like enough?”

That’s Maranoia 👇

It creeps in a few weeks before race day and suddenly your brain is saying:

• “What if I get injured now?”
• “What if I get ill before the start?”
• “What if something goes wrong mid-race?”
• “What if I’m just… not ready?”

And underneath all of that 👇
👉 “What if I fail?”

Here’s the truth…

You’re not underprepared.
You’re just stepping into something that matters to you.

That pressure? That doubt?
It shows you care.

But don’t let it steal what you’ve built.

✅ You’ve done the work
✅ You’ve earned your place on that start line
✅ You are more ready than you feel

Maranoia is normal — but it doesn’t get to decide your race.

Save this for race week 👇
And swipe for how to take back control.

17/02/2026

Only 3 marathon training runs you actually need.

Not 7 sessions.
Not fancy gimmicks.
Not smashing yourself every week.

If you nail these 3 consistently, you’ll build endurance, speed AND resilience 👇

🏃 Easy Run
⚡ Speed Session
🧠 Long Run (with Marathon Pace)

Simple. Repeatable. Effective.

Most runners get injured because they overcomplicate training or run too hard too often.

Structure beats chaos every time.

Save this for your next training block 📌
Comment “MARATHON” if you want help structuring yours.

16/02/2026

to my longest ride to date… Soon to change!

In just 3 weeks I will be taking on a 200 mile ride (320km ride) from Leeds to Gloucester in 1 day as part of team PureGym taking on the my name5 doddie triple crown challenge for MND research 🫶

Follow along for updates and feel free to support by sharing or donate via the link below if you wish:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/puregym-dtc?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=ig&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQAI8pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadr7oDs1pTerDAKSWIgOyAlX4hLwrBVD6F4KZq2LODmthdO1kvbtQutyERKlg_aem_muNIQTyKD_Djp103cjgDVQ

03/02/2026

More miles doesn’t always make you better - recoverable miles do.

Progress smart, stay healthy and the fitness will come 📈

Save this for your next training block 🏃‍♂️

22/12/2025

Almost… a full house of PBs in 2025 🔔

Still plenty to be proud of and lots of work to do in 2026! 💪

After a really great first half of the year the 2nd half has definitely took a turn with big reduction in consistency, volume and intensity. Back to it for Manchester marathon 2:50 prep starting next Monday with a couple of events in the run up to keep it fun! As that’s why we do it….(Right? 👀)

Comment below your goals for 2026 👇

02/09/2025

☀️ Summer’s been a blast – PBs, sunny miles, and plenty of good times. But now the real magic starts… dark mornings, autumn vibes, and the winter grind that sets you up for BIG wins next year 💪🍂

We’ve still got a whole third of the year to play with — plenty of time to smash goals, build momentum, and finish 2025 stronger than ever. Let’s make it happen 🚀✨

30/07/2025

Using a treadmill to get some miles in while it’s wet or just prefer it for your autumn event training? 🍂

Here’s some tips to get the most from your indoor running. 🏃‍♂️

Check out the pace converter I use to calculate treadmill speeds from my target run paces on the website
• https://www.runnorthwest.co.uk/pages/race-pace-conversion-chart/

29/07/2025

*CLIENT SPOTLIGHT*
Jack has accomplished an impressive personal best, improving his half marathon time by 14 minutes this year. After only 9 weeks of focused running workouts, I can’t wait to see his next achievements!

Here’s what he had to say: I couldn’t recommend HH enough. After starting to work with Harry less than 6 months ago my running and conditioning has gone from strength to strength. I have hit PB’s in multiple distances, with my biggest achievement being taking 14 mins off my previous Half marathon PB. Harry has accommodated all of my individual restrictions and adjusted the plan accordingly so I get the most out of our sessions.

- Looking to get more from your training & smash your next race? DM me “PB” today to find out more!

12/07/2025

☀️ Running in the UK heat? Yes, it’s rare… but right now, it’s real! Here are my top 3 survival tips for your runs when the suns out:

1️⃣ Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. Water before, during & after – trust me, your body will thank you (& don’t neglect your electrolytes too!)
2️⃣ Early bird gets the breeze. Run early or late if you can to dodge the midday sun-meltdown.
3️⃣ Don’t sweat the paces. Your body will be working harder in the warmer temperatures. Try to ignore the watch and just run to effort.

🏃‍♂️💦 Stay cool out there, pavement pounders!

18/06/2025

Looking to kickstarting your fitness this summer? ☀️
Make the most of this limited time offer…

If you donate to the BHF & PureGym Every Beat Counts campaign via the link below (any amount) you will recieve a FREE 1-2-1 PT session at PureGym Brierley Hill ❤️ help us raise funds and save lives. Donate and DM me by Friday to get this offer 💪

(Ts&Cs apply - offer ends Friday 20th June & sessions must be booked and used by end of July 2025)

Help Donation PureGym raise money to support British Heart Foundation