Toni Saunders

05/12/2024

Solo HYROX London 24 💚✅ -Time 1.37
Happy with that 5 th in age cat 55-60 - that was tough ! Raising money for Macmillian Cancer Support - Any donations appreciated it's not too late !! 💚💚💚Many thanks to those that have kindly donated 🙏🏻
After fracturing my shoulder in July I thought this may be too much of a challenge to get fit and strong again - I am strong minded 😬 head was there - my body needed to regain strength / mobility and run endurance again - strength & conditioning was regained many thanks to Jordan Saunders-Bath tRay BathBodybyjrs-Bath- Ray BathBodybyjr,& Elliot for getting me to race day 🙌 strength & determination 1 min off podium place !!! Huge Thanks to my family Sian Saunders Ashleigh Saunders hubby michael & of course Jordan , Ray , Melia & Jude for supporting me all the way round 😍 without them it would not have been the same 🥰
Great event maybe I'll go again !!! Well done to all of those competing over the 3 day event - super proud of my family fantastic times and the BodybyJR community who took 41 clients to the event 🙌
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05/12/2024

Solo HYROX London 24 💚✅ -Time 1.37
Happy with that 5 th in age cat 55-60 - that was tough ! Raising money for Macmillian Cancer Support - Any donations appreciated it's not too late !! 💚💚💚Many thanks to those that have kindly donated 🙏🏻
After fracturing my shoulder in July I thought this may be too much of a challenge to get fit and strong again - I am strong minded 😬 head was there - my body needed to regain strength / mobility and run endurance again - strength & conditioning was regained many thanks to Jordan Saunders-Bath tRay BathBodybyjrs-Bath- Ray BathBodybyjr,& Elliot for getting me to race day 🙌 strength & determination 1 min off podium place !!! Huge Thanks to my family Sian Saunders Ashleigh Saunders hubby michael & of course Jordan , Ray , Melia & Jude for supporting me all the way round 😍 without them it would not have been the same 🥰
Great event maybe I'll go again !!! Well done to all of those competing over the 3 day event - super proud of my family fantastic times and the BodybyJR community who took 41 clients to the event 🙌

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15/09/2024

Pleased with that 😀 !!! Great result 13 th in my age group 55-59 F - lots of band work & being patient with a shoulder fracture rotor cuff injury - gradually building up F/ C I couldn't lift my arm over - or breath to either side - wasn't sure if that would have been possible 9 weeks ago mental determination & having a goal got me through 🏅🏊‍♀️😀 Swim Serpentine

21/07/2024

Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎁to our beautiful Siany 😍🥰😘 29 years today where has that time gone ?? Precious memories, growing wiser , choosing pathways , travel , free spirit , fun , energy- 44 - we are so proud of all you have done & accomplished love you so very much ❤️❤️❤️Sian Saunders ###

19/04/2024

Race Number Collected ! Excited for LM 24 ! Training is done ✅ Vibes are flowing Countdown is on 2 Days to Go !!! Bring it on ! The feelings will be exciting, exhilarating, emotional, proud , this training journey 6 months has been one of the most emotional experiences , race day will be nothing less - I know I will be thinking of Karen she will be with me all the way 💜as soon as many 1000s of other runners will be running in memory of a loved one for many reasons- This race out of so many endurance events I have raced over a 15 year period will mean so much more than any 😇🌻💜 Thankyou to all of you that have trained , hugged , supported , massage , attended Charity event , sponsored , yoga , S&C ( BodybyJR) messages of encouragement to get me here today ! Any Donations are still very much appreciated for my chosen charity- Helen Rollason Cancer 🙏🏻. https://www.justgiving.com/page/toni-saunders-1698497476621?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Ftoni-saunders-1698497476621&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share.

31/03/2024

3 weeks of peak training I am now able to start my taper 🥳 17/3 Grizzly 20m off road
24/3 Brentwood Half plus extra to make 20
Final LR 22m ✅ solo today - LM only 3 weeks away 🏁🏃🏻‍♀️I am raising money for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity - HRCC in memory of our beloved Karen 💜 Thankyou to all of you who have either sponsored online , donated gifts for the charity Ball , attended the charity Ball in January- bought raffle tickets helping to raise over £5000 for the charity 🎉👏🏻 however if anyone else would like to sponsor me it’s not too late !! Please see my link below.

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24/02/2024

Well done Anastasia SEVILLE MARATHON 5 min PB 3.35.13 ( TP 3.32! ) ( marathon No 4 ) congratulations after training with 100% commitment - Since October. I have coached Anastasia for 3 different Marathons, each one has given us both hurdles to get through still managed to jump over them . This time training went very well , all the long runs were completed some at TMP Endurance Z2 85-86% Threshold- still Anastasia had a slight ni**le in her foot from a previous injury so this was carefully monitored- Training also included cross training such as swimming and cycling plus strength & core , yoga and stretching.
Nutrition is also key during training and for race day practice hydration & nutrition intake on those long run to prepare for race day . Good sleep habits also - the body repairs & recover when sleeping. Race Day - the plan was to start off 15 seconds below race pace then increase slightly up to half 13 m then TMP to finish strong - Anastasia decided to go off at slightly faster than TMP - 20seconds faster than set - which she maintained for 19 miles , the heat proved to be a problem- training in the UK over the cooler winter months - Marathon day in Seville was in the 20s considerable temperature change for the body - I did advise Salt stick tabs which did help - at 19 miles after feeling strong Anastasia body was feeling it and started to overheat heart rate very high fortunately she was aware of the signs and did some walking in between the last 6 miles somehow managed to finish in still a very fast time and a PB not the Gold PB of Sub 3.30 but still an amazing time . I give my athletes achievable Bronze , Silver & Gold Goals so all outcomes are positive. However my personal view starting of slower especially in that heat building a negative split as per the race plan would have been a different story - Anastatia is more than capable of a sub 3.30 marathon time . Each race is different each gives a leaning curve which can be reflected upon afterwards to turn into a positive for next time . Well done again so very proud of your achievement Anastatia. 🙌