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Mike Jones Date Added: 13th Nov
Gym: Fitness First Gorton  
Competing Level: Gold Fastest Challenge Time (mm:ss): 16:31
Region: Manchester Country: United Kingdom
Year Of Birth: 1959
   

Introduction By WGC

Mike Jones receives his nomination for being one of the Personal Trainers from Manchester who has taken to X Training and created a real buzz for it at Gorton Fitness First. He runs classes and competes literally in every event. Another relative newcomer to the scene Mike has made huge improvements in his performances at events. He takes inspiration from those he sees compete at both Premier level and Club Level.

Mike was at Gymxtc ™ this year when he raced local Tory Parliamentary candidate Ray Christi, yet again giving the sport another chance for publicity and then went on to take part in the event, followed by the Run BIke Row special challenge.

Quite a tiring feat all that? But that is what drives X Trainers to compete - the thrill of the race and after?A nice drive back to Manchester from Kent - that is dedication and that is one of the reasons Mike gets his nomination.

Mike racing Ray Christi

 How long have you ben X Training
I have been x training for 5 years and improving every year, not bad for 48 years old. Go's to show what a great sport it is and each comp is run by dedicated people who want to see X Training grow.
 Gymxtc ™ 2008
 What level did you start at ?
Started cross training in the intermediates and won a couple.  Then i moved to open, and realised what hard work I had to do, and loved the challenge.
 Gymxtc ™ 2008 with Craig Horsfeild
 Who inspires you ?
I have been inspired by the likes of Mikey White, who was a PT  at Gorton where I work, and the great Hywel Davies.
 
 What do you do as a Personal Trainer to promote X Training
I have constantly put challenges for new beginners and encouraged them to take up the sport.  I am always willing to help the sport grow, and take part in every competition.
 Fitness X Treme 2008
 How often do you train?
I train 6 days a week myself and do various classes. I run a x training class every sunday. 
 GG 2007
 What do you like other then fitness levels going through the roof about X Training
I have always made lots of friends in this sport and will continue to compete as long as x training carries on.  Long live X training!