| Acheivements... |
| British U21 Judo Champion, British Army/Combined Service Judo Champion, European Bronze Medallist, Bronze Medallist World Toughest Firefighter, Regional Triathlon Medallist |
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| Qualifications... |
| BSc, Dip FTST, RSA Exercise to Music, BAWLA, NABBA, Many other 1/2 Day Course/Seminars. 7407 Teaching Certificate, Currently on PGCE MinstLM - Management Diploma |
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| On X-Training... |
How long have you been X-Training?
Early Nineties, I entered my first Comp
Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
The diversity in all the competitions around the country tend to make not one the same. The organisers, competitors and crowd make it exciting.
Do you teach X-Training to your clients?
Yes, most of the training they all adhere to is X-Training. By the very nature of mixed training you are already X-Training in some way.
What are their views on X-Training?
X-Training in its purest form has been around for many years. The forces have been exercising in this way for decades. As a competitive sport it needs to develop more .
Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?
There have been many over the years, but I would have to say that my clients that have competed around the country are my influences.
How often do you train?
It varies nowadays, in a good week it would be 5/6 times. With other commitments that could go down to 2/3 times.
What is your favorite ex cerise?
I have many favorites, cardio would have to be running-what better than the outdoors. One of my favorite resistance exercises would have to be a Deadlift/Press-Up superset.
What is your favorite food for training?
Anything, we should not get to hung up on food, just eat as healthy as you can. Very important post session to consume carbs/protein asap.
What is your ambition in X-Training?
To see the Hampshire Event make it to 20 years. Only 10 years to go now. Not counting the first 3 years I ran it for the fire Service. Also to beat Volpe in the Masters.
What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Cheat in training - Fail in competition. Train hard, most comps are won on the ability to keep going on the muscular endurance exercises. |
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| On Sport... |
Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
Rugby - County Representative Judo
Do you compete in any other sport?
Sometimes Triathlon
Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
Loads
How often do you rest?
As much as I can
Do you suffer many injuries?
In the past couple of years I have had my fair share. Mostly my own fault. I tend to blame the boots I was first issued with in the forces.
Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
I sure have.
What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
Beach Volleyball. I was at the Athens Olympic Games a couple of years ago and what a great sport that was the crowd and atmosphere was electric, not to mention the cheerleaders.
If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
I have been fortunate enough to meet quite a few sport stars over the years, in quite a few sports. I think it would be Pele, Ali or Michael Johnson
Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
Nope
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| On Entertainment... |
If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Winston Churchill Nelson Mandela Caveman- What would it have been like to avoid the dinosaurs.
Who is your comedy hero?
David Jason
What is your favorite book or magazine?
Most Autobiographies Peak Performance |
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| On Music... |
What was the last CD you bought?
Il Divo - for my wife of course
What radio station do you listen to?
Local Stations - Power FM/Ocean Sometimes Radio 1- Chris Moyels Weekends- Radio Five Live
Who is your favourite radio DJ?
Moyels/Wogan
What is your fave album of all time?
Toni Braxton - Cant remember the Album name
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| On Film... |
What is your favorite film?
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Forest Gump The Sting - to name a few
What is your favorite action/drama film?
Gladiator - I knew someone in the film whom has since passed away.
Who is the coolest film Actor?
Paul Newman/Steve McQueen 
Who is the biggest villain?
Jaws
What is your favorite sports film?
Will have to get back to you on that one
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| On TV. .. |
What is your fave TV show?
Only Fools and Horses
Do you watch soaps?
Not if I can help it
Are you a 'biggest baddest TV with the flattest screen Dolby surround sound is the best' kinda person?
Nope
What sport shows do you watch?
Match of the Day Question of Sport - Sometimes |
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| On Health... |
Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
It sure can - ask the parents
What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Never Diet
Do you know your BMI & BMR?
Yes I do
Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
51 - 186
Do you train with an HR monitor?
On occasions
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| Comments ... |
| I think the site is very well laid out - the splits and differences are good. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be profiled on the site, lets drive the idea onwards and upwards. Oh and last but by no means least keep supporting the local/national competitions-especially the Hampshire Fire Xmas Cracker. |
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