Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
I was a half-decent footballer and cross country runner.
How often do you train?
As I work shifts it varies, but on average 6 days and a total of 10-12 hours per week.
Do you compete in any other sport?
Not now – I’m an old man remember!
Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
I played a decent standard of local league football for nearly 30 years and used to take part in some crazy races like the Beacon Race, Race the Train, Sodbury Slog, The Suicide Six before my right knee gave up the ghost!
Who has been your biggest influence in X Training?
In the early days it was a guy called Marc Scriven, who introduced me to the sport and when he opened a gym in Worcester he had a permanent Ultrafit course set up in it. We had so many people taking part and once took 5 teams of 5 and 13 individuals to Earls Court. If only gyms could do that now, but the modern day large chains just don't give a toss. My influence now comes from the competitors who thankfully seem to appreciate my commentary work and all those who take the risk of using me in this role.
What is your favourite exercise?
Step Ups and Sit Ups – it all goes downhill from there!
What is your favourite food for training?
I eat a lot of fruit, salad and vegetables and porridge for breakfast, but to be honest I'm fairly relaxed about my eating these days.
What is your ambition in X Training?
Just to be doing what I'm doing now in 10 years time and to still have the respect and friendship of so many fantastic people who I have met through the sport.
What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to cross training?
Be prepared for failure and disappointments, but if you want to make it and are prepared to put in the effort, you can achieve so much. |
