Core Progress Personal Training

Struggling with her running Sarah contacted me in July for some general advice and support. She had a desire to run but no experience or knowledge of how to structure her sessions to maximise her success. She had entered the Oxford Half Marathon in Oct and wanted to walk/run her way round without injury. Initially […]

Calling all peanut butter lovers!!! These are insane. No need to bake, ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Ingredients The Base 300g soft dates 200g smooth peanut butter 50g cocoa powder The Caramal Middle 150g smooth peanut butter 2 x tbs runny honey Pinch of sea salt The Choccy Top 300g dark chocolate or […]

My client Vanessa did just that. Her last half marathon in her 60’s. She was committed from the start, diligently completing the 3 x weekly runs I programmed. Distance & pace progressions were steady & soon her confidence grew. Vanessa crossed the line looking & feeling strong in 2 hours 8mins, 6 minutes faster than […]

A healthy, high protein snack made in minutes. Ingredients 85g tahini 100g mixed seeds 50g dates, pitted and chopped 50g apricots, chopped 2 x scoops of protein powder (35g) – optional. I used Vanilla PP from Optimum Nutrition Pinch of salt 100g dark chocolate – optional How to

A little bit faffy but if made in large batches it’s worth the time and effort. These choccy bites are perfect post lunch/dinner if crave a little sweetness. Prep-Time 20-30 minutes Ingredients Pitted dates (as many as you want to make) Peanut butter, smooth or crunchy High quality dark chocolate (80% cocoa +) Chopped nuts […]

The berries and flowers of elderberry are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. They could help tame inflammation, protect your cells from damage, lessen stress, and help protect your heart, too. Some experts recommend elderberry to help prevent and ease cold and flu symptoms making it a powerful preventative home remedy. […]

Kelly first started seeing me for PT in September 2021 to improve her general strength and aerobic fitness. She wasn’t into running and had very little desire to start due to a long-standing knee problem. Fast-forward 6 months, medical approval and some inspirational friends already on the C25K journey, and that changed. Kelly went alone […]

How it all began… Emma joined and successfully completed my Couch to 5k running program back in May 2018. She continued running between 3-5k twice weekly for months until the pandemic hit. Life then changed and motivation ground to a halt. In September 2022 Emma started weekly PT sessions with me & together we revived […]

Helen contacted me in October 2021. Why? The recent pandemic had negatively affected her lifestyle which is relatable for many of us. Working from home meant her daily movement was minimal and food was now a great comfort. She wasn’t feeling her usual confident self and her favourite clothes became too tight & uncomfortable to […]

A snickers bar is one of my favourite chocolate bars, but I wanted to make a healthier alternative avoiding high calorie, processed ingredients. This is what I’ve come up with & it’s simply delicious. It takes minutes to make & can be eaten straight away or from frozen depending on your preference. Prep-Time 10 minutes […]