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Please tell us about sporting events you have taken part in or have coming up. Sell yourself, this is your page :)

The last few years I have been taking part in Duathlon - of which I am now lucky enough to represent my age group for Team GB. My first international event was the European Duathlon Championships last March 2020 in Spain - unfortunately immediately following this coronavirus hit and so I have only done one race since. I am currently training to improve my fitness for next year where I have already qualified for the European and World Championships - fingers crossed they go ahead!!

Tell us about your journey to fitness? Where did it all start?

I have always had an interest in fitness and have been a Personal Trainer for 12 years - through this time I have tried a few different sports but always enjoyed cycling and running the most. In 2018 I took part in my first Duathlon race to try it out and fell in love with the sport.

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What are your training goals now?

Currently I am working a lot on my cycling and running technique (as I have the time to do so before international competition) to reduce injury risk going forwards. My main goals being the World and European Championships next year where I hope to place in the top 3 of my age group.

Tell us one unusual fact we wouldn’t know about you:

I am currently learning to fly - working towards my Pilots licence.

What advice do you wish you'd been given when you first started out?

Take part in sport/exercise activities because YOU enjoy them - not because other people do.

Do you follow a specific nutrition plan? If so, what/when do you eat?

I do follow a set nutrition plan - my daily target is 2500 - 2700 calories. This caters for my body fat target and activity level ensuring I have enough energy in the tank for the big sessions. I try to eat 5 times per day - 3 main meals and two snacks. Diet wise I keep a good balance of Carbs and Protein, Fats I try and keep relatively low. My favourite snack is a bagel with peanut butter and chopped up banana!

What do you do to keep your clients motivated? Do you have any top tips to keep motivated?

Keeping clients motivated is all about goals - no different to myself. Setting goals and working towards them keeps motivation high.

Make sure your goals are achievable and not too far away - you can always set a new goal once you have achieved your first!

Talk us through your training regime.

Currently I train 6 days per week - my regime consists of 2 strength sessions, 3 bike sessions and 3 run sessions. The sessions vary in goal and purpose depending on the weekly plan and how my body feels.

How do you keep your fitness knowledge up to date?

Reading! The most valuable tool to us all, and I don't mean insta feeds...I mean books! Learning how the body works and where everything is is the best place to start if you want to improve your knowledge - once you get to grips with this the exercises become easy to develop.

What are your top 3 trainer tips?

1. Set achievable goals.
2. Do what you enjoy.
3. Health and Fitness is a lifestyle not a diet.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Flapjacks! Although I'm not sure I'd manage many before they came back up!

Why work with Sundried?

I love the Sundried gear! I already recommend it to my clients as I wear it myself - it's affordable, well made and well designed. 

Favourite fitness quote:

The body achieves what the mind believes.

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Have you always been into fitness?

No, not at all. I’ve always been quite active but I was one of those people that would aimlessly roam around the gym, not really knowing what I was doing. I’d do a few classes a week but never really got the results I wanted. I’ve always enjoyed different forms of exercise and keeping healthy, but it’s only been the last year that I’ve really pushed with weight training and looking after my nutrition. It’s never to late to start. It’s truly changed my life for the better!

How did you first get into weight training?

Back in April 2020, I wanted to take my training to the next level. I signed up to an online fitness coach and this was when the magic really started to happen for me. I fell in love with training, it became my passion and with the help from my coach she helped me totally change my body composition and mindset.

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What has been your favourite exercise to date and why?

This is a tough one as I have a few favourites! But I do love training upper body so I’d have to say the lateral pulldown. Although, I do have a love/hate relationship for barbell hip thrusts and RDL’s.

What is your proudest achievement?

I guess taking the lockdown as an opportunity to become the best version of myself. I started to do things outside of my comfort zone, I fell in love with training and nutrition, and I’ll be a qualified Health Coach by the end of 2021. Having the ability to help people with their mind-set, nutrition and lifestyle is an amazing achievement for me, which I will continue to do throughout my own journey.

Have you ever had any training disasters?

Does dropping the bar count? I think pushing to failure is important but what I’ve learnt is to always make sure you have a spotter when lifting heavier than usual to avoid any embarrassment and of course injuries! Also, forgetting my trainers is next on the list!!

How do you overcome setbacks?

I now see setbacks as opportunities to grow. Life doesn’t always go perfectly or the way you’d like and if it did, then where would the excitement be? I use the time to reflect and surround myself with like minded people to share experiences and ways to overcome setbacks. It all starts with your mindset. 

What advice do you wish you'd been given when you first started out?

To truly trust the process! Training sessions don’t always have to be perfect. Having a ‘bad session’ is okay. It’s about consistency and showing up every day in order to reach your goals.

What are your goals?

Honestly? My goals keep changing the further into my fitness journey I go. Initially, I wanted to lose the weight. Then the goal post moved and it led to changing my body composition, lifting heavy and building muscle. My passion then led me to enrol onto a Health Coaching diploma, so my ultimate goal is to become a certified Health Coach to help others change their lifestyle and unleash their true potential. 

Who inspires you?

I have many! One of them being my coach Kirsty Colbert, WBFF Pro who is one of the most inspirational women I know. Kirsty’s dedication and commitment to the sport is second to none and she motivates me every single day!

Why work with Sundried?

I just love everything Sundried stand for! Their passion for all sports and fitness! Their clothing is of amazing quality and so comfortable to wear! I love how they support our environment by designing their eco friendly range. I’m so excited to work with Sundried and share their vision and values.

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Have you always been into sport?

Yes from a young age I was always into sport, athletics being the earliest I can remember. I was always looking forward to the school races and then the county and nationals. And then when I was a bit older I got into mountain biking at a similar time to Motor Racing around 10 years old and have always had a passion for intense physical and high adrenaline sports ever since. In general, I was quite a competitive kid and definitely still have that trait today.

How did you first get into Motorsport?

My dad always loved the sport and was an avid spectator and he introduced me to Karting, which is the feeder sport into car racing, when I was 10 years old. I fell in love with the speed and adrenaline I got from driving and especially racing and progressed ever since to where I am today.

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What has been your favourite race to date and why?

My First race in the world of GT3 racing last year at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. As a debut weekend as a guest for the final round of the championship, there was less pressure than normal, which allowed me to enjoy it a bit more. To come away with Pole position in Qualifying and a podium in both races was an awesome achievement. And just a super enjoyable race weekend.

What is your proudest achievement?

My first win in car racing, Round 2 of the championship back in 2016. I had a bad start and went back to 10th position and fought back through, chipping away with an overtake every lap and then fighting for the lead. Coming out on top with a 7 second gap to P2 in my second car race ever was definitely a proud moment.

Have you ever had any racing disasters?

Unfortunately, yes in 2018 in TCR Europe I had a big crash before even reaching the start link, which is less than ideal. I got clipped by another car just after the start which ripped the steering wheel out of my hands and sent me into the wall at 80mph.

How do you overcome setbacks?

I try not to get held back with setbacks, but I always take away from these situations what I could have done better myself to improve on, and to not get caught up on things that happen that are out of my control. I truly believe that the knowledge you gain from setbacks is much greater for the future than the knowledge gained from success.

What advice do you wish you'd been given when you first started out?

Trust must be earned and not taken for granted!

What are your goals?

My goal like most people, is to work hard and earn a living competing in pinnacle of the sport I love which then opens the door to all the things I strive to do alongside Motorsport. And most importantly to enjoy life.

Who inspires you?

Personally, I find inspiration from the people who are close to me like family and friends, because from people that are close to you, you get to see the incredible amount of work that truly goes on in the background for them to achieve their goals in life. For me this is where I find the biggest inspiration. 

Why work with Sundried?

It’s awesome to work with the Sundried team as they provide a great range of clothing for all the sports and training that I do like Mountain Biking, Road Biking and everyday gym training. It’s great to have such a high-quality selection of clothes for different sports that all come from Sundried.

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Have you always been into sport?

Yes, I love sport. My favourites are: surfing, running, basketball.

How did you first get into surfing?

When I was 11 years old, me and my family went camping in Devon. My dad has been into surfing since we moved down to Cornwall 6 years ago. So he brought his surfboard camping with us and I caught my first wave on it and rode it straight to the sand. After that, I knew that I loved it!

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What is your proudest achievement?

I’ve come so far in such a short space of time, so I’m most proud of my progression. I am working really hard on my surfing and my training/fitness and it is really helping me get where I want to be. After such a rubbish year last year with Covid and lockdowns, I’m excited to see what this year holds for me.

Have you ever had any racing disasters?

In Cornwall we have a lot of seals, that are very inquisitive. I was surfing at my local beach and there was quite a few people out the back, the session had gone quite well for me, I was pleased with what I had achieved. I was about to catch my last wave in and suddenly, right in front of me (1 metre ish away) a massive seal popped its head out of the water and starred at me and breathed out through its nose. I was close enough to see its whiskers. At that point I freaked out and paddled towards the beach and caught the next wave in on my stomach. I was scared that the seal would chase me in, but it didn’t. When I got back home I explained what had happened to my mum and she said, “We need to get over this if you want to be a surfer!” So the following week, we went to The Cornish Seal Sanctuary. Whilst we were there, I was able to get comfortable around them and understand that the seals are inquisitive of humans and that’s why they often come close but are scared once they realise what we are. Thank you to The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, I have now over come my fear of seals and don’t want to paddle out as fast as possible whenever I see them.

How do you overcome setbacks?

This is something I struggle with. Whenever I have a setback I always turn to the positive people around me.

What advice do you wish you'd been given when you first started out?

In surfing, things are not going to be easy so its really important to focus on setting yourself goals and making sure you are focused on achieving what you set yourself. Sometime its easy to lose focus as life often takes over, but with some discipline and dedication you will get to where you want to be.

What are your goals?

My goals are to become a professional surfer and travel around the world.

Who inspires you?

The people that inspire me are: Tehillah McGuinness, Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, Tassy Swallow, Sage Erickson, Leah Thompson and my parents.

Why work with Sundried?

I believe in Sundried’s ethos and its really important to me to do all I can to help look after the planet so that more generations can enjoy it. I am so proud to be working with a brand that offers products made from 100% recycled plastic, another range which is made from 100% recycled coffee grounds and other products which are made from their pioneering biodegradable fabric. I am very passionate about saving our oceans and freeing them from all plastic and waste, so I am happy to be a part of a brand which has the same views as me.

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When did you start your fitness journey?

Fitness has always been a part of my life. My first memory of running was winning my medal at the village Gala Day when I was 4! 

My favourite win was winning gold at the 4 x 100 m Scottish relay championships at Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh. Our team was incredible and I loved kicking off the bend and getting my team in the lead and watching my team mates accelerate away from all the other teams. 

What do you do for your fitness?

I have a daily yoga and meditation practice that sets me up for the day. Having a regular yoga and meditation practice really helps me to be the best version of myself. It also helps me perform better when I am playing golf. I also love mountain biking and running.

How long have you being doing yoga?

I have been practicing yoga for over twenty years. I am a qualified teacher having spent 3 years training with Yoga Scotland in Hatha Yoga and Meditation. I also gained my Forrest Yoga teaching qualification in Bali, Indonesia and I am an Aerial Yoga teacher too. I teach at events all over the UK and run international retreats. 

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What’s your proudest achievement?

My proudest achievement is my award winning online health platform, Yoga Warrior Online. This makes yoga, meditation and relaxation accessible to busy working people. It empowers people to look after their own mental and physical wellbeing and the feedback from my subscribers is truly incredible and it is why I do what I do.

What are your goals?

To continue to be the best that I can be in everything I do whether I am teaching yoga or tackling a challenging mountain bike trail. 

How do you overcome setbacks?

I overcome setbacks by taking a step back and reflecting. I take time to breath, learn from the setback and push onwards. We always learn from experience whether that is good or bad. We can always use this to keep striving forward.

Who inspires you?

My dogs Bongo and Archie inspire me. They are lurchers so are very fast. They run to the best of their ability and then they have nothing left! They then spend hours being lazy and snoozing. They are a great reminder to me that we need a balance in life. As much as we all want to train hard, we also need to rest and my dogs are great at that!

Why work with Sundried?

I am delighted to be a Sundried Ambassador because I have finally found a brand that works with athletes and the environment. We need to look after each other and our planet. I love that Sundried is an ethical company and stands by what they say. They are aware of their carbon footprint and also have an eco-range that is made from recycled fabrics. Representing a company that gives back to the community is super important to me too. Their work with Water for Kids and Surfers Against Sewage are two super important initiatives. 

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