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Fun, friendly personal trainer with a love for training outdoors to boost mental health.

L3 Exercise Referral qualified and take a keen interest in helping those living with long term health conditions.

07/04/2026

When you first start running, pacing may be all over the place.

After many years of running, I can hold my pace fairly steady, unless I'm on an interval session.

Today, was an 'easy' but very erratic run thanks to my dog! That pacing was shocking as we ran fast, then stopped to sniff, then fast and then decided to just roll around on the beach with a stick 😂

This was his idea of mid-run fun today. It certainly makes the run entertaining both for me and passersby!

Not everyone run has to be fast, not every run has to be paced evenly. Sometimes it's good to do something just because you can and it makes you feel good.

03/04/2026

When your new toy, the plyo box, arrives but your dog just has to have the cardboard box it came it! 😂

I can already jump the 16 inch height, I need to work towards the 20 inch with a goal of one day jumping the 24 inch height.

Plyo boxes are also great for assisting squats for those with limited mobility or even weighted step ups which are low impact.

Can't wait to get trying this out!

14/03/2026

Still no running but finding a way to keep my fitness up.

Another hectic day of trying to fit n some admin work, dog walking, early Mothers day breakfast with mum in law and getting ready for a cheer comp (send thoughts and prayers for the hair and make up 🤦‍♀️).

Still finding a way to move. 25 mins on the cross trainer and pushing my heart rate nice and high.

Although I'm training for a long slow run, it is important to train some sessions at a more intense level.

This also helps fit sessions in when I'm pushed for time, I know shorter, harder session will still benefit me but it takes the pressure off over time a little.

This is your reminder you can vary the intensity of exercise as well as the length of time you exercise for and it can still benefit you. Unless you are ill or very injured, something is better than nothing.

12/03/2026

The best thing you can do in terms of being active is learn to adapt.

I'm currently still not running as my ankle is not ok.

I have that as a challenge at the moment, plus a lack of time some days to get to the gym in lieu of running.

Today I combined a dog walk,followed by a quick outdoor circuit session. A walk with the hound first,then kit out of the car and set up on The Leas.

I'm not going to lie, I don't overly enjoy the gym and being indoors with loads of people.

I had four exercises to build leg strength, core strength and push my cardio. I worked for 45s and a 15s rest to move between the exercises.

As I had the dog with me and tied to the bench, I was limited to just 4 rounds (he was wanting to escape for an adventure 😂).

This is just a tiny example if how it is possible to adapt your exercise and make time in a busy day.

09/03/2026

What a cracking session that was!

I did wonder if we'd actually be able to see each othwr as the for got thicker and thicker.

Still a relatively mild night and no rain.

Just 30 seconds per exercise and 2 exercises per station. It was a challenging circuit tonight despite the fairly short work time.

I try and vary the circuits each week, and will also plan them based on who is coming along. If I know I have someone with an injury/niggle, I will make sure there are suitable exercises or good alternatives so that no one ever feels left out or unable to do it.

I absolutely love these sessions.

27/02/2026

So this week I've lost a fight with a rock and have ruined my left ankle again!

The NHS very kindly checked me over, xrayed me due to a suspected fracture (it's not) and then sent me home with the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevation).

Updated advice for sprains is now moving on from complete rest and gentle movement, without causing pain, is generally considered better.

*** Disclaimer: This is not to ignore advice given specifically to you and injury should be taken seriously so not to prolong it. ***

Yesterday I started with small ankle movements up/down, very small circles and toe scrunching to get my foot working.

Today the pain has subsided more so I tried a little workout using battleropes, a portable cycle unit and weighted step ups for my cardio. All low impact and the ankle felt fine. I also done some upper body weights, lateral weighted step ups, calf raises and banded leg work.

There was no pain during the session, although it felt a little tender afterwards. Tonight, my ankle is feeling so much better and definitely has more range of movement.

It is important to listen to your body, not push through pain (anything over 6/10 on a pain scale should be stopped) but find a way to keep moving.

If you have any doubt about an injury before doing exercise, a physiotherapist or good sports therapist will be able to guide you.

When returning to your normal activity, it should be a gradual return over a number of weeks.

Be guided by pain levels, any increase and its an indication that you maybe are doing too much too soon.

09/02/2026

Here's your Monday reminder to move!

It doesnt matter how,or where, or when.....just move.

Even Pedro has joined a workout this morning, his favourite is core work 🤣

Love having to fight for mat space with this daft animal.

02/02/2026

A small group tonight due to working commitments and illness, but oh what a giggle we had.

The full moon was so pretty, although these photos don't do it justice.

We slam balled the stress out of Monday.

As my regular clients know I'm open to requests for equipment/exercises. And stress relief was a priority this evening.

The conversation was completely off the wall and ended up with so much laughing.

I always come home with a big smile and feel of contentment after these sessions.

01/02/2026

So RED (run every day) January is over.

It was such a good motivation boost to keep me moving through the 987 days in the month 😂

Yesterday, I had a silly goal of 31 miles for the 31st day. I ended up stopping at marathon distance as I needed to listen to my body and not get ill or injured.

I'm looking forward to getting back to sensible training, which includes plenty of rest days too!

We don't often see rest as part of training, but it is vital. Our rest and recovery periods are when any micro damage sustained during exercise is repaired.

Rest and recovery should also include lots of nutritious, whole food with plenty of variety, plenty of watee and as much sleep as you can. It's more than sitting on your bum for recovery.

As expected my sleep last night was appalling (it always is after a very long run). Today I will grab a nap to balance it a little, then a nice early night tonight.

19/01/2026

A little over half way through RED (run everyday) January and I'm pleased with how it's going.

It hasn't been easy, lots of runs in the dark and on wet and windy nights.

It has been the kick-start I needed to get back out there though.

I can feel my fitness increased and my legs and body are coping with the increased demands. I've held off doing lots of long runs until later in the month as I need to balance my energy around work and family commitments and not make myself ill.

Even if you don't choose to run every day, the aim to move everyday is a good one! With February just around the corner and it being a shorter month, that may be a challenge you'd like to try?

14/01/2026

A quick and easy breakfast idea thats hits at least ien of your 5 a day and a good portion of protein.

0% Greek yoghurt, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, chia seeds and a big dollop of peanut butter.

So simple, full of goodness and I'm finding the protein in this is keeping me nice and full through the morning.

08/01/2026

Tonight, that was all about discipline over motivation. Sometimes, it's not always easy to convince yourself to move but if you can give it 10 minutes, you will normally feel a bit better and be able to stick with it.

You will also feel so much better both mentally and physically afterwards. 🤩

A full day of work, and home from my last client in the pouring rain.The smell of dinner cooking and a hungry stomach it was tempting not to go.

But I told myself it's 'only' 3 miles that I have committed to through January and to run every day (and raise money for )

Once I got out, it wasn't as horrendous as I first thought. The streets were empty other than cars whooshing past.

There was no view over the channel tonight, although the Harbour Arm looked pretty all lit up. The waves were looking wild down on the beach.

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