Gorton Grueller 2010

Gary Nicholls

Penny B Gorton FF

Gill Watson Virgin Active - Derby

Steve Mead FF Walsall

Martin Carter

Farouk Vawda

Mike Jones - Personal Trainer and Organiser of the Gorton Grueller 2010, would like to thank all those that have entered this year and shown support for X Training.

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Race Profile - Gorton Grueller 2010

The world of X Training is 100% gym member focused. It is a sport created for the gym member who is bored with a stale routine of training and needed that something extra to train towards.

Alex Woods vs Steve Dowse

Alex Woods                                        Steve Dowse

Both of these guys are now seasoned Gym Athletes with victories in individual events. They also both share the same profession as personal trainers, with Alex specialising in Golf fitness and Steve being a Life Coach. If you look at the last event these guys were in the Brighton X Training Challenge, there was only 13 seconds separating them. This is one of those matches that is going to be separated by a whisker.

Kelly Friel (Esporta Hampshire) and Trudi Hawksworth (LA Fitness Derby)

Kelly Friel                           Trudi Hawksworth

There is only 1 minutes difference separating these girls from last year. Now to the untrained eye, one minute may seem a lot, but in terms of X Training, its the difference of 6 and a half seconds per discipline, or put another way - has Kelly worked on her strength or has Trudi worked on her cardio ? It's gonna be close!

Becky Robert (Definition Lifestyle and Fitness) Vs Vikki Opera (Gorton Fitness First)

Becky Robert                           Vikki Opera

A new entry to X Training last year was Vikki at the Battle of the Manchester Gyms. A very impressive performance (2nd place by three seconds) will keep in form leader of the Female Intermediate this year Becky , firmly on her toes. This will be an interesting race with Becky as favourite based on her recent victories. But just what has Vikki been doing these past few months? Training hard or relaxing? We will find out on Saturday!

Richard Vint Vs Daniel Wright

Richard is currently the man to beat and Daniel is reportedly very keen to try and beat the best so far this season. Interesting concept, as so far Richard has entered all events and not chosen any one specifically and this is why he leads the Gym Eagle leader board. Daniel will be a great asset to the sport if he chooses to remain in it as X Training is looking for new talent in this very demanding sport. Let's hope this mystery match lives up to its expectations and creates another Gym Athlete who is worthy of Elite status.