| Acheivements... |
5 Ultrafit, 3 X Zone, 3 Tropicana, 4 Tough Guy, Boxfit, Calso, 4 Netfit, Health Club Games, Rowathlon, Middle Distance Triathlon, Time Trial, Duathlon and on and on and on.....
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| Qualifications... |
BA QTS (Physical Education and Exercise Physiology)
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| On X-Training... |
How long have you been X-Training?
Since 1995.
Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
All pain and all gain.
Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?
At the start, Rob Volpe. Seeing a magazine article on him made me want to have a go at what he does. Then no other influence as to look up to someone would be admitting that they were better. Always tried to make Dad proud though
How often do you train?
Not religiously, if I don't feel like it, I don't. Sometimes just 20 min's a day, but that's enough to hurt.
What is your favourite exercise?
Any that's challenging, most XT stations are too easy. I found that i no longer needed to train for them, which is not what XT is all about.
What is your favourite food for training?
Guinness.
What is your ambition in X-Training?
I have achieved them all.
What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Train out of the gym, and compete in more events than XT only. |
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| On Sport... |
Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
Yes, Rugby, Athletics, Basketball
Do you compete in any other sport?
Mountain bike racing
How often do you rest?
Every day. Why should the amount of rest be of importance to people??? Rest when you need to, if you train hard enough, you need to take some sort of rest every day.
Do you suffer many injuries?
No
Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
Yes, both.
What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
Dancing, the ladies love it!!
If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
Met them both, Seb Coe and Steve Redgrave. True athletes, not over hyped tossers.
Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
Yes, show it in school to sports leadership groups
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| On Music... |
What was the last CD you bought?
I download them
What radio station do you listen to?
I don't, I use mp3 tunes instead.
What is your fave album of all time?
My photo album of Australia.
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| On Film... |
Who is the coolest film character?
Maximus Decimus Meridius.
Who is the biggest villain?
Lord Farquaad.
What is your favourite sports film?
There are no good ones. |
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| On TV... |
What is your fave TV show?
The Weather.
Do you watch soaps?
No
Are you a 'biggest baddest TV with the flattest screen Dolby surround sound is the best' kinda person?
A car is a piece of metal, a TV is a box......Now a carbon bike is different!
What sport shows do you watch?
6 Nations Rugby is all the BBC has left.
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| On Health... |
Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
No, because parents need to understand the importance of nutrition first.
What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Exercise more.
Do you know your BMI & BMR?
Yes.
Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
Yes.
Do you train with an HR monitor?
Sometimes. |
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| Comments ... |
Cross Training is not a sport, but a method of training that incorporates many different enjoyable disciplines such as running, walking, cycling, swimming, rowing, weights, games, relaxation, skills etc etc. Don't get anal about one thing but try to enjoy them all rather than see them as a chore. Fitness is a life skill, not a measurable definite. Enjoy training, and enjoy competing. Winning is always a bonus. |
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