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Evolve Training Solutions | www.evolvetrainingsolutions.co.nz My other passions are Snowboarding, Sea Kayaking, Tramping and Hunting.

I'm self motivated, positive and enthusiastic, with 26 years of proven experience as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist. I have an extensive knowledge in a wide range of sporting codes and a sound understanding of injuries and injury rehabilitation. I pride myself on excellent customer service and the ability to comfortably relate with people at all levels insuring a positive outcome.

As an athlete I am a high achiever and have competed successfully over the years in Moto-x, Triathlon, Multi sport races and Mountain biking. I look forward to meeting you in the near future and assisting you with your life journey.

08/09/2026

Trainer Tip Wednesday…😅
Periodisation — The Power to Perform

Long before “training optimisation” became an Instagram buzzword, coaches like Jon Ackland were putting sports science and periodisation into practical terms for endurance athletes.

His book _The Power to Perform_ has been an influence on how I think about training: the goal isn’t to train hard all the time — it’s to train with purpose.

Whether your trail running, an ultra, triathlon or multisport, the principles remain:

🔹 BUILD: aerobic fitness, strength, durability
🔹 DEVELOP: threshold, VO₂max and power
🔹 SPECIFIC: terrain, pace, duration, nutrition & race demands
🔹 TAPER: reduce fatigue while maintaining fitness

Training provides the stimulus

Recovery allows for adaptation

Periodisation brings those pieces together so we can arrive at the start line with the best possible balance of fitness, freshness and confidence.

The science matters, as does the knowledge of knowing when and where to apply it In your program.

That’s where a coach comes in and choosing knowledgeable one will pay dividends!

Train hard. Recover well. Adapt. Then perform.

07/09/2026

It’s a wet Monday morning and after taking Koda pup for a stroll it was my turn to test the water with an easy 3km run.
It’s taken a wee while to get my core sorted after my operation so that I can run pain free. Luckily for me having a sound knowledge of injury rehabilitation and program design mixed with a stubon can do attitude and I’m pleased to say I’ve got it sorted.
The plan from here on in is rebuilding my aerobic running base and continue with my functional training program so that I can lock in some trail running events
and a few extended back country hunting missions!
Watch this space… 😎👊🏼

06/09/2026

WHEN YOU TRY SOMETHING, YOU RISK FAILURE.
BUT WHEN YOU DON’T, YOU ENSURE IT.

Sure trying something new is scary — I get it.
But not trying? That’s just saying no to yourself before anyone else gets the chance.
So Back yourself, take the first step.
You don’t need to be perfect, or have it all figured out,you just need to be willing to try!
So get there and get after it!
One Shot at Life Make it Count Every Day!

03/09/2026

Fridays Words of Wisdom… 😅

There are no problems in your life, only experiences your mind has labeled as “good” or “bad.”
The moment itself is simply happening.

It’s the story we attach to it that creates resistance, fear, frustration, or suffering.

Drop the label.
Release the judgment.
Meet the moment exactly as it is.

Not everything needs to be fixed.
Not everything needs to be understood.
Sometimes, it simply needs to be experienced.

And when you stop fighting what is, something shifts…

The “problem” begins to dissolve.
What if this moment isn’t happening to you, but simply happening?

One Shot at Life Make it Count..!

01/09/2026

Trainer Tip Wednesday…😅

WHY OUTDOOR RUNNING & CYCLING CAN OFFER MORE THAN MACHINES
Treadmills and stationary bikes are excellent training tools. They allow us to control intensity, pace, duration and workload with precision.

But outdoor running and cycling introduce a level of movement variability and environmental demand that indoor machines cannot completely replicate.

Running on natural terrain exposes the body to constantly changing surfaces, gradients and foot-placement demands. This requires continuous adjustments in balance, coordination, joint stability and neuromuscular control.

Cycling outside involves more than producing power. You’re responding to gradients, wind resistance, corners, road surfaces, traffic and changes in speed — requiring ongoing adjustments in cadence, force production, balance and bike control.

There is also a greater cognitive component. Outdoor exercise requires you to process your surroundings, anticipate changes in terrain and continuously regulate your effort.

Physiologically, the environment can influence exercise intensity. Wind, hills, temperature and surface conditions can increase the metabolic cost of movement and create a more variable cardiovascular stimulus.

And then there’s the psychological component. Exercising outdoors can provide greater environmental stimulation and variety, which may make physical activity feel more engaging and enjoyable for many people.

The key point isn’t that treadmills or stationary bikes are bad.

They’re incredibly useful.

But if the goal is to develop fitness that transfers to real-world movement, there is value in training in the environment where you actually move.

Don’t just train your cardiovascular system. Train your body to adapt.

30/08/2026

Weekly Quote….😅
“Let them think you’re mad.
There are worse things in life than being completely obsessed with feeling alive”

Because there’s something pretty powerful about becoming the person you once thought you couldn’t be.

Train hard.
Live fully.
Take up space.
And never apologise for caring deeply about yourself!

One Shot at Life Make it Count Every Day!

27/08/2026

Fridays Words of Wisdom…😅

One day, you’ll realize
the things you thought were so important
were never the things that mattered most.
It wasn’t the perfect life.
It was the ordinary moments you almost overlooked.
The conversations that lasted too long and the laughter that came when you least expected it.
The people who stayed and the hugs you didn’t want to end.
Don’t spend your whole life trying to arrive somewhere. Just live in the moment, say what you’re feeling while you still have a chance!

Because in the end, its not the things you accomplished that stay with you-
it’s the moments you truly lived and the people you shared them with.

One Shot at Life Make it Count!

25/08/2026

Trainer Tip Wednesday…😅
Why Eating & Drinking Matters When Cycling 🚴‍♂️

As a coach, one of the biggest things I want athletes to understand is this:
You can’t expect your body to perform at its best if you don’t give it the fuel and fluids it needs.

During prolonged cycling, carbohydrate becomes a critical fuel source. Your muscles rely on both muscle glycogen and blood glucose to produce energy. As exercise continues, glycogen stores gradually decline, which can contribute to reduced power output and a greater perception of effort.

Consuming carbohydrate during a ride helps maintain blood glucose availability and can help preserve performance, particularly during longer or higher-intensity sessions. Research also shows that trained athletes can tolerate and oxidise substantial amounts of carbohydrate during exercise — but this ability improves with practice.

Your gut needs training too.

Regularly practising your race nutrition can improve gastrointestinal tolerance and your ability to consume carbohydrate during exercise. This is why your nutrition strategy should be trained just like your intervals, endurance and race pace.

Hydration matters for a different reason.

When you sweat, you lose both fluid and electrolytes. Significant fluid loss reduces plasma volume, which means your cardiovascular system has to work harder to maintain cardiac output. Heart rate can rise, thermoregulation becomes more challenging, and the same cycling intensity can start to feel considerably harder — especially in hot and humid conditions.

And for triathletes, there’s another piece of the puzzle:

The bike sets up the run.

The goal isn’t simply to ride as fast as possible. It’s to ride at the right intensity while maintaining carbohydrate availability and managing fluid losses, so you arrive at T2 with enough energy to run effectively.

That’s why race nutrition shouldn’t be an afterthought.

* Fuel before you’re depleted.
* Drink before you’re significantly thirsty.
* Practise your nutrition before race day.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

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