Races planned this year
January 18th, 2012
3rd week of January already and its time to start thinking about events for 2012. Last year was great for clients and myself alike, lots of PBs, first tryouts at events and some great experiences. A race is always an interesting way of benchmarking your fitness against others, or trying to beat previous times by racing against yourself.
Bring on 2012 and all it has in store:
(some highlights)
- North Tyneside 10k in April (favourite scenic run) Click here
- Blaydon Race, 150th anniversary in June Click here
- Ripon Standard Triathlon in July Click here
- Allerthorpe Standard Triathlon in August Click here
May see some of you at these races. Whatever your up to in 2012, enjoy....
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Tony "the fridge" is in the news again...
October 19th, 2011
My client Tony, who wore a fridge around the Great North Run this year, was on the local news the day after the race, discussing his feat with another man who did the same thing only pushing a patient in a wheelchair around too!
What this footage doesnt show is the moment the cameras turned off, the reporter handed back to the studio, and then creased up laughing at the site of these two fellas trotting along Claremont Road proudly wearing their appliances.
Tony has signed up to another challenge, this time for Sport Relief next year, and is aiming to run from Edinburgh to Newcastle wearing his fridge, whilst his friend - Comedian and Author Tony Hawks does the same through 4 different routes in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
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Prepare for a real workout...
October 1st, 2011
I'm planning on running a Kettlebell class in the Newcastle area starting in October, consisting of varied circuits, interval workouts and progressive challenges to really shift some weight and build fitness. Keep your eyes peeled on my news page for further info to follow....
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How to make the Great North Run tougher...
September 14th, 2011
My client Tony is one of the strongest and most determined guys I've trained, and he would have to be as he plans to run the Great North Run this Sunday with a fridge strapped to his back. No really.
Tony has received quite a bit of media coverage from this including features in the Shields Gazette, Journal and Chronicle, coverage on Metro and Real Radio, a mention on Channel 5's "The Wright Stuff" programme, and yesterday we both appeared on BBC "Look North" talking about this amazing feat. Click here to read more about Tony's story.
Tony is doing this to raise money for South Tyneside Football Trust. Sponsor him at www.targetslocated.co.uk/donate
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Follow Inspire fitness...
August 5th , 2011
You can follow Inspire Fitness via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Visit my home page, choose one of the icons for your chosen social networking site and add me.
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QE2 Sprint Triathlon 2011
June 5th , 2011
The QE2 Sprint Triathlon was great fun and a top quality race this morning. My clients Lee and Michelle both racing extremely well. Michelle in particular excelled finishing 2nd for her age category.
Slightly disappointing times for me (getting stuck in my wetsuit in transition 1 then forgetting my race number...) but very pleasing to see clients racing really well.
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Ashington Sprint Triathlon 2011
April 25th , 2011
I took part in the Ashington Triathlon today, along with 2 clients Lee and Michelle.
A great event, flat bike course and flat run, and some quick times achieved. Well done to Lee on blasting a great run especially and Michelle for completing her first one.
Another event I wouldnt hestitate in recommending for any ability of competitor.
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Inspire Kettlebell challenge
March 2nd, 2011
Don't forget to try the Inspire Kettlebell challenge, by clicking the link here or by clicking the button on my home page. Let me know your time and I'll post to my leaderboard.
Some people have done this during a session with me, though if performing alone remember perfect form throughout, split the sets up as much as you like but keep the clock ticking.
**Only to be performed if you are familiar with the lifts involved, not suitable for beginners**
Good luck.
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Saltwell Park Road race 2010
December 18th , 2010
I ran the Saltwell Park race again this year, despite the snow and ice again trying its best to scupper the race even being ran.
Quite demanding again but cracked a time of 44 mins 30 secs for the 10k course, and was very pleased with that.
http://www.saltwellharriers.com/
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Newcastle Stampede 2010
November 21st , 2010
The Newcastle Stampede, in support of the British Heart Foundation and organised by Royal Marines, was easily the most fun I've had all year in an event. Set in the grounds of Gosforth Park, in and around the race course, it was a 10k multi terrain course involving crawling through tunnels, jumping hay bales, wading through water and bear crawling through mud. Really enjoyable. The pic is me finishing the race, caked in mud from head to foot...
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Town Moor 10k 2010
November 14th , 2010
The Town Moor 10k was another great event on Sunday with around 500 people taking part. It was great to have several clients enjoying the race too and they all ran good times. The image below is me starting the first of 2 laps.
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Christmas promos
November 10th , 2010
In the run up to Christmas and the new year, I have 2 new adverts which I am circulating to maintain my client base going into 2011.
Any exisiting clients who display the adverts in their place of work, or anywhere else you think relevant will receive discounted rates for your next booking should the poster generate a successful lead..!
Click on the images on the left and right for a printable version of the adverts.
Many thanks!
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Gibside Chapel race
November 7th , 2010
I took part in the Gibside Chapel "Fruit Bowl" race today, organised by the Blackhill Bounders.
A great race, pretty hilly in parts and quite a testing last hill for tired legs. My first attempt at a trail race like this resulted in a time of 43 mins for the course which was just short of 10k.
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November races
October 26th , 2010
Quite a few races coming up in November for clients, friends and myself. As ever, Barry Cornelius' site for NE races is the one I generally use. Check it out at: http://www.barrycornelius.com/running/
November 7th - Gibside Fruit Bowl trail race
November 14th - Newcastle Town Moor 10k
Newcastle 21st - Newcastle Stampede, Gosforth Park
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Blaydon Race 2010
June 9th , 2010
The Blaydon Race was a fantastic race again last night, not letting the rain and wind put off the thousands that took part.
I cracked a PB of 39 mins and was pretty pleased with that.
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The Darlington Triathlon
May 16th , 2010
I took part in the Darlington Triathlon today, and finished with a time around 1 hour 25 mins (still to be confirmed). It was a fantastic event and very well organised and marshalled; one I'd totally recommend.
Well done to my client who also raced, Lee, and a massive well done to Andy, Ian, Chris, Graham and the rest of the lads who raced for the RVI charity.
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North Tyneside 10k Race
April 4th, 2010
Another great turn out for the North Tyneside 10k race this year, and a great day for it with only a light wind and dry conditions. I did this years race in 42mins 45 secs, not a PB but a decent run.
This years focus for my own training will be competing in more sprint distance triathlons and trying to crack the 40 minute mark for my 10k time. Watch this space.
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Viva sports fitness breaks
March 21st, 2010
Looking for a fitness break with a difference? Check out this great company offering tailored fitness breaks on the island of Mallorca. Highly recommended.
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Krypton factor
January 15th, 2010
A client I trained with in 2009 was a contestant on the second episode of the Krypton factor this week on ITV. The Krypton factor is a series of mental and physical tests to push contestants to their limits, and includes the famous assault army course. The show featured a video showing us training with kettlebells on the beach at South Shields.
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Now! Magazine feature
November 9th, 2009
I appeared in Now! magazine this week, with Faye - a client I've been working with through the summer this year.
Faye's target was to lose the weight she had gained whilst pregnant. Through training with me Faye lost 8% body fat and around 2 stone in weight. Click here to read the full story.
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Peterlee Sprint Triathlon
September 21st , 2009
The Peterlee sprint triathlon was great yesterday. 150 competitors took part and I was one of them.
Started with a new Pb for the swim, then a pretty tough hilly cycle route before a pretty routine 5k run to finish.
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Ponteland Triathlon
August 16th , 2009
I did the Ponteland Triathlon in a new personal best time for the swim, bike and run. Cant ask for more than that! This was a great event, 150 competitors from all abilities and shapes and sizes. I came 52nd overall.
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Hull Sprint Triathlon
August 2nd , 2009
I took part in the Hull Triathlon today, a 400m swim/20km bike/5k run course which was fast, flat and a really good experience overall! Legs are suffering now but roll on the next one... (Ponteland in 2 weeks time!)
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Mens Fitness magazine
June 28th , 2009
I'm in the July issue of Mens Fitness magazine. This time I've contributed some thoughts to an article about the downfall of machines in gyms.
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Blaydon Race
June 9th , 2009
The Blaydon Race yesterday was fantastic once again; 4000 people taking to the streets to run the 5.9 mile race. I bettered my time from last year by 3 minutes and ran it in 40 minutes (by my watch), though the official time will be +2/3 minutes due to the filtered start to the race.
I'd totally recommend this race for both newbies and experienced runners; its pretty flat, fast and the crowds at the end really spur you on.
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Mens Fitness magazine
April 24th, 2009
I've been included in this month's Mens Fitness in the "Trainer talk" section again. On sale in newsagents for £3.80.
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North Tyneside 10k Race, Whitley Bay
April 12th, 2009
I ran the North Tyneside 10k race on Sunday from the Parks Sports Centre in North Shields, through to St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay. It was a great run, pretty hot in the sun and a first time at this event for me. I completed the race in 41 mins 27secs; not a PB for my 10k but not too bad.
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Magazine feature
March 19th, 2009
I've been featured in the "Trainer Talk" section in this month's Mens Fitness magazine, on sale from shops for £3.80. Check it out.
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Inspire Pilates Vol 2 DVD available to order
December 5th , 2008
Just in time for Christmas, my level 2 Pilates workout is available to order (by clicking here). It contains a 30 minute intermediate workout with some new sequences to challenge you further. If youve been to one of my classes and liked the workout then this is definately for you.
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Weightwatchers article
July 3rd, 2008
I've contributed to another article on the weight watchers website, the focus being on exercise for seniors. Click here to read it.
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Inspire Pilates Vol 1 released!!
May 6th , 2008
My new Pilates workout DVD has been released and is available to buy immediately. Find out about it here
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More media coverage
May 5th , 2008
May's edition of City Living is out in Newcastle and Gateshead with my monthly column - this month with a focus on stress and exercise. Read it online here or pick up your copy at the usual outlets.
I've also contributed to another article on the Weightwatchers website. Read the article in full here
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Weightwatchers article
March 4th, 2008
I had a mention in an article on the Weightwatchers website last month. Click Here to read it!
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