WGC Comment

I have met Gill Watson on several occasions and I think it's fair to say, you be hard pushed to find a more motivated and positive individual.

Gill is a constant competitor on the Adventure Racing scene, which takes her all over the world, as well as being a Mum and personal trainer.

A career that is littered with many achievements, but probably none more so then being the only female ever to win SAS - Are you Tough Enough? TV Show. From the off set , the winner was only going to get a handshake and a well done from SAS instructor Eddie Stone, and battling against the odds in blistering heat and humidity - Gill won.

Much can be said of personal trainers in the UK and those that are in the fitness industry but Virgin Active have an outstanding asset and female ambassador for fitness challenges in Gill and WGC is proud to have her as frequent competitor to events in the UK for the sport of X Training.

Over ten years , Gill has competed in many X Training events, and we have published two recent events, the Indoor Ironman and the Gorton Grueller, two of the hardest gym challenges in the UK right now.


Gill Watson


Name
Gill Watson

DOB
Nov /1964

Location
Derbyshire

Qualifications
Many

Achievements
Many including winning SAS Are You Tough Enough and competing for GB in Duathlon and adventure racing

Gym
Virgin Active Derby

X Training Events

2


On X-Training...



How long have you been X-Training?
10 years or more

Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
The challenge and the competition

Do you teach X-Training to your clients?
Yes

What are their views on X-Training?
Quality workout with good end results

Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?

??

How often do you train?
Most days. . try to avoid gym at weekends tho

What is your favourite exercise?
Kettlebells

What is your favourite food for training?

I eat owt X

What is your ambition in X-Training?
Was to do well in Ultra Fit but now happy to compete as do too many other diverse things

What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Breathe !!!!!


On Entertainment...


What is your favourite film?
300, Tank Girl, XMen,Twilight saga.. Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings

What is your favourite action/drama film?
300/LOTR

If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Chris Bonington, dunno??? Steve Redgrave, Cory Everson ,Lance Armstrong

Who is your comedy hero?
Love lots of em

What is your favourite book or magazine?

Twilight series at the moment but LOTR


On Sport...


Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
Yes.... jack of all trades .. master of none .. I was good at all but never the best

Do you compete in any other sport?
Adventure racing, ultra running, Mountain biking

Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
yes.. never stopped

How often do you rest?
Not enough

Do you suffer many injuries?

Not really .. just overuse from hi impact classes

Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
Yes.. and would do it again

What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
Rugby, rally car driving

If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
Steve Redgrave,linford Christie. Lance Armstrong

Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
No... hate footie anyway LOL


On Music...


What was the last CD you bought?
Class music.. don't do music really at home

What radio station do you listen to?
Local

Who is your favourite radio DJ?
None

What is your fave album of all time?
Bat Out of Hell, Breaking Glass


On Film...


Who is the biggest villain?
Al Pacino - Scarface

What is your favourite sports film?
Cycling one with Kevin Costner???

On TV...
What is your fave TV show?
Have I got News for you, Shameless, quiz shows CSI...documentariesi

Do you watch soaps?
NOPE

Are you a 'biggest baddest TV with the flattest screen Dolby surround sound is the best' kinda person?
I would be if I could afford one so no!!

What sport shows do you watch?
Definitely NOT football
Not much really Tour De France

On Health...
Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
yes

What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Portion size

Do you know your BMI & BMR?
think so .. its OK anyway

Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
Nah... cant be arsed with all that

Do you train with an HR monitor?
No
 

 

Date

Name

M/F

Compilation Name

Level

Time

Vrfd

Evt

 

21-Feb-2009

Gill Watson

F

Gym Ironman/ Ironwoman Open 2009

Club Xtreme Challenge

37.05

Time Verified

Competition

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27-Jun-2009

Gill Watson

F

The Gorton Grueller 2009 Male / Female Open

Club Challenge

26.17

Time Verified

Competition

Details >