How long have you been doing X Training?

10 years.

What excites you about the sport?

I love winning!

Do you teach X Training to your clients?

Yes.

What are their views on Cross Training?

“It’s a fantastic all over work out”, “Can’t I do a cross training workout instead” are some of the comments I have had.

Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?

Gymnastics.

How often do you train?

10 times a week on average.

Do you compete in any other sport?

Yes – Cross Country running.

Have you competed in any other sport in the past?

Gymnastics.

Why do you find X Training so exciting?

All the close finishes.

Who has been your biggest influence in X Training?

Darren Robson “Robbo”.  He introduced me to the sport and was a past champion.

What is your favourite exercise?

Chins.

What is your favourite food for training?

Pasta, bananas and porridge and honey for breakfast.

What is your ambition in X Training?

To make the Octathalon an Olympic sport.

What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to cross training?

Get by far and away the best heart rate monitor, the Suunto T6, and measure everything you do.

What is your favourite comedy film?

Forrest Gump.

What is your favourite action / drama film?

Rocky 1.

If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?

Olga Korbut.

If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?

Lance Armstrong, Olga Korbut, Michael Johnson.

Who is your comedy hero?

John Cleese.

What is your favourite book or magazine?

Men’s Health.