| Acheivements... |
Royal Marine Middleweight Boxing champion
RM U81 Judo champion
GB Dragon Boat team
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| Qualifications... |
BAWLA Instructor
ABA coach
ASA Swim Teacher
RM Unarmed Combat Instructor
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| On X-Training... |
How long have you been X-Training?
Did my first comp in 1994 (one on one-Worcester).
Been doing on/off since then,got heavily into Boxing/Judo for a while so didn't compete for quite a while.
Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
You can push yourself to the absolute max, testing both CV fitness & muscular endurance. It's a hard sport and unlike my other 2 sports (Judo&Boxing) you don't get hit!
Do you teach X-Training to your clients?
I try to encourage other Royal Marines to get into the sport, it's hard though because most Marines are already competing in other sports or they're in afghanistan!
What are their views on X-Training?
They like the training and most want to get into it after they've reached the pinnacle of their current chosen sport.
Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?
In the early days when the sport was evolving I trained with Darren Robson (Multi Ultrafit champion) another Marine PTI. He was awesome & his dedication was unbelievable. I also admire Steve & Sue Regan Watts for their commitment to X-training, Female wise I think Jacqui Mcquisten is untouchable. Cassius Frankson is a great guy and is always happy to share training tips.
How often do you train?
2 hours a day, 6 days a week.
What is your favourite excerise?
Bench press / Shoulder press.
What is your favourite food for training?
Chicken & Pasta with olives, sweetcorn and passata also lots of Bananas and chocolate milk shake.
What is your ambition in X-Training?
To achieve a top 5 placing before joining the Masters ranks next July. I'm usually in the top 10 at the mo in the Open.
What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Do more CV training than weights, I've always focussed too much on weights because I enjoy cultivating 'Beach muscles'! You don't need massive muscles for X-training, look at Hywel Davies.
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| On Sport... |
Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
Ran 800 / 1500m for my county, also represented southern area at Judo.
Do you compete in any other sport?
Not anymore, just coach these days.
Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
Boxing
Judo
Dragon boating
How often do you rest?
Sunday's and for three days after a competition,apart from that I train religiously everyday.
Do you suffer many injuries?
I used to suffer with calve tears but that seems to have subsided, have also had rotator cuff trouble with my left shoulder,seems ok at the mo though.
Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
Yes, I'm a qualified Military Parachutist, have done quite a few night jumps with full kit.
What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
Moto-GP, I love fast bikes!
If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
Without question Muhammad Ali
Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
No
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| On Entertainment... |
What is your favourite film?
Gladiatior & The Magnificent seven.
What is your favourite action/drama film?
Gladiator
If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Muhammad Ali
Elvis Presley
Gene Tierney (Screen siren of the 1940's).
Who is your comedy hero?
Billy Connolly
What is your favourite book or magazine?
I read Ben Hur years ago, it was great.
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| On Music... |
What was the last CD you bought?
Amy Winehouse
What radio station do you listen to?
Local radio 'Orchard FM'
What is your fave album of all time?
Guns & Roses greatist hits - good tunes to train your guns to!
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| On Film... |
Who is the coolest film character?
Maximus Decimus Meridius 'Gladiator'
Who is the biggest villian?
Dracula!
What is your favourite sports film?
When we were kings
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| On TV... |
What is your fave TV show?
Holby city
Do you watch soaps?
No
Are you a 'biggest baddest TV with the flattest screen Dolby surround sound is the best' kinda person?
No,
What sport shows do you watch?
Everything apart from Golf or cricket!
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| On Health... |
Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
Only if parents develop a bit of backbone and stop over feeding their kids.
What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Burn off what you eat!
Do you know your BMI & BMR?
Not at the mo!
Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
Resting 60, Max 192
Do you train with an HR monitor?
Tried it for a while and I know it works but I only enjoy my training if I'm going to the max all the time. Silly boy!!
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