About Me...
Ironman Certified Coach
Running & Triathlon Coach
Advocate for Crohns & Colitis UK
From athlete to coach, sharing decades of training knowledge and experience.
As a teenager I was always on the go, mainly playing football and runnning. In 2018 I had to have major knee surgery and was told that I would never run again. It was during my rehab after this surgery that I discovered triathlon as the variety of exercise put less pressure on my knee.
Achievements
I have been involved in sprint triathlons and aquathlons for Age Group TeamGB since 2019 and more recently, I have also taken up sprint Duathlons and recently qualified for standard duathlons world championships.
I have been successfully working with Tridot app and have achieved the following titles:
- World #2, 7, 9 and 15 for Aquathlon
- European #4, 6 and 13 for Aquathlon
- Scottish #1, 2 and 3 for Aquathlon
- World #8, 9 and 15 for Triathlon
- Scottish #2 and 3 for Triathlon
- European #4 and #6 for Duathlon
- British #6 for Duathlon
- Scottish #4 for Duathlon
Background
A full-time Secondary School teacher, I am experienced in motivating and mentoring pupils to achieve their goals.
I believe that no two people learn the same way and my personalised coaching style reflects this.
Overcoming Health Issues
I have Coeliac Disease which means I have to follow a strict Gluten Free diet, I have a Vitamin B12 deficiency as well as Asthma, and most recently I have been diagnosed with a non-functioning bowel.
So believe me, I know what it feels like to have to adapt and move training schedules when your body just says 'not today', I totally understand.
I can guarantee that keeping up your fitness levels by maintaining regular workouts, not only help your body to function better, but are most important for your own mental health too.
Integrity
Honest, transparent coaching that puts the your best interests first.
Personalisation
Training programmes are tailored to individual goals, lifestyle, and physiology.
Support
Ongoing encouragement, feedback, and motivation throughout the athlete journey.