My Story…
I was a chubby, clumsy child… useless at sport and always last to be picked for school PE teams.
Fifty years on, I’m at my fittest, leanest and strongest. So, what happened?
Roped into a 5k fun run in my 30s – I found I could keep going while everyone else stopped and walked (I truly believe there’s a champion inside us all – just waiting to be discovered). I’ll never forget that feeling of pure elation, triumph (and shock!) at the finish line. Finally, I could do something!
I progressed to 10ks, half marathons, marathons (seven in all), triathlons – including sprint, Olympic half and full Ironman distance – and two Tough Guy events.
Exercising has done such wonders for my health – both physical and mental – that I’ve recently qualified as a gym instructor, weight management consultant and personal trainer.
As a busy, post-menopausal, mum of two, living in Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, juggling several jobs I understand how hard it is to find time to move while keeping all those plates spinning.
But I’m on a mission, now, to help others (particularly fellow women ‘of a certain age’), discover the joys of being fitter, stronger and healthier.
Ready? Let’s do this!
PS I still can’t hit, catch, kick or throw a ball for toffee…
My Qualifications
- Level 3 Personal Trainer (Practitioner)
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
- Group Fitness Instructor (Circuits, Synrgy, Fitin30, Momenta)
- Weight Management Consultant
- ASA Level 1/2 Swimming Instructor and Shaw Method Instructor
