Brian Stokes Coaching

Brian Stokes Coaching Royal Marine turned HYROX & Endurance Coach
Helping driven athletes train with purpose + dominate race day
No fluff.

Just results.
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04/08/2026

Sandbag carries. Wall balls. Real coaching, not babysitting.

This is what NO BS Kids Crew looks like, kids learning proper strength and movement, with the same standards we hold adults to, just scaled to them.

Sessions run Wednesdays & Saturdays

Parents, DM me KIDS if you want your child in.

02/08/2026

Royal Marine. Firefighter. Addict. Athlete. Coach.

The addiction was never a substance. It was exercise. And honestly, it still is. I’ve just learned to control it.

It took AFib to make me listen to my own heart, literally.

If you push too hard, too often, and call it discipline — DM me START. Let’s talk about it properly.

01/08/2026

10 months ago, Vicki was working through injuries.

Today, HYROX, Hybrid Games, Deadly Dozen podiums, and a working mum of 2 who still shows up.

Her daughters train with our NO BS Kids Crew too. This last event, she was ready to race alongside me.

This is what a year of trust, consistency and showing up looks like. Proud of you, Vicki 💪

Want a transformation like this? DM me START.

31/07/2026

The myth about HYROX running that a lot of lifters get wrong.

That a year of lifting and 10k steps a day has it covered.

I get why it feels true.

But your steps are just walking. The runs between the stations test your engine, not just your legs.

Build strong legs with no engine, and your heart rate spikes and your pace falls apart even when your legs feel fine. That is where the feeling comes from, the one that tells you the running wrecked your race.

It is not a strength problem. It is an engine you never built.

The fix is how you run, not how much. Keep most of it easy, slow enough to chat while you go. Add one short, hard session, and skip the medium pace that holds most people back.

Racing in December? You are not behind. An engine takes time to build, so start now and stay patient.

Your lifting was not wasted. Strong legs are the base, they just need an engine to drive them.

I’ve learnt this both racing HYROX myself and coaching athletes from first-timers through to podium finishes. Strong legs help, but your aerobic engine is what keeps you moving when everyone else starts to fade.

Comment RACE and I will send you the link to book a call about your first HYROX. We will get your running sorted 👊🏻

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30/07/2026

Watching Nicola’s transformation over the last few months has been incredible.

It’s easy to focus on the number on the scales, but the real change has been so much bigger than that.

She’s stronger.
She’s fitter.
She’s running better than ever.
She’s building visible muscle definition.
Most importantly, she’s starting to see in herself what everyone else has been seeing for a while.

That moment when a client says, “I can actually see the difference,” is what it’s all about.

Nicola has fully committed to the process. She’s trusted the programme, stayed consistent, and embraced the work, even when it wasn’t easy. That commitment has already led her to enter two fitness competitions, with even more lined up. That’s a huge step from where she started.

As a coach, it’s a privilege to be part of journeys like this. The confidence she’s gained, the discipline she’s shown, and the person she’s becoming are far more rewarding than any finish time or physique.

We’re still only at the beginning, and I genuinely believe the best is yet to come.

Be proud of how far you’ve come, .leslie.21 Keep trusting the process, keep showing up, and keep believing in yourself.

The transformation has been unbelievable, and we’re only just getting started.

Who’s ready to start their own transformation?

28/07/2026

Want to become a better runner? Stop skipping your drills.

Most runners head straight into their session.

The best runners prepare their body to move efficiently first.

Here are six drills I use before speed sessions and races:

Toe Skips – Improve ankle stiffness and foot contact.
Heel Flicks – Better leg recovery and running rhythm.
High Knees – Improve posture, cadence and knee drive.
A Skips – Build efficient running mechanics.
B Skips – Develop coordination and extension.
Strides – Prime your body for speed before the session starts.

These only take 5-10 minutes but can improve your running economy, technique and help reduce injury risk.

Don’t just run… learn to run well.

Which drill do you find the hardest? Let me know below.

SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE WORKOUTS👊🏻

Success isn’t just measured by the finish line.It’s measured by the sacrifices made long before race day.Jim has balance...
27/07/2026

Success isn’t just measured by the finish line.

It’s measured by the sacrifices made long before race day.

Jim has balanced work, moving house, family life and training over the last few months, yet never stopped showing up.

This weekend he completed Outlaw, but what made me proud wasn’t just the finish.

It was seeing his family there every step of the way. His kids making him a banner, cheering him on, then running across the finish line with him.

As a coach, that’s what it’s all about.

Performance is built on consistency, structure and trust. The finish line is simply where everyone else gets to see the hard work.

Then receiving this message afterwards meant a lot:

“There is no doubt the performance couldn’t be done without your help and structure.”

The truth is, Jim earned every second of that finish. I just helped provide the roadmap.

Massive congratulations, mate. Enjoy this one with your family… then we’ll get back to work. 👊

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