Richard C

What have you done to keep fit in the past? I went to gyms regularly for fifteen years, doing a mix of strength and cardio programs.  More recently I got back into cycling and last year I trained to cycle from Land’s End to Margate over six days. I’ve also enjoyed hiking most of the peaks in the UK’s national parks over the last ten years.  Snowdon is my favourite!   What 3 words would you use to describe Owen’s approach to your fitness goals? Challenging, structured, fun!   How have you benefited, personally, from working with Owen?   Both my strength and fitness have improved while training with Owen.  At the gym it’s very easy to get stuck in a rut with a particular program or to never really push yourself to your capability.  I believe we can all achieve more than we think and Owen has helped me to get to that next level.  A year ago I had a good level of fitness but running was always a weakness.  Now I am enjoying running 20-30km per week.  I have better functional strength and I’ve avoided injuries.   What would you say to anyone worried about exercising outside, especially in the rain, or dark? Moving from training indoors to the outdoors is an amazing way to enjoy your training more.  The comfort of a dry, bright gym sounds good, but training outside in the fresh air is far more rewarding. I enjoy time in the natural surroundings of the park and when you’re working hard, the rain or dark really doesn’t stop you.  If anything, the seasons add a bit of variety to the workouts which keep them fresh and that’s something you never get in an air conditioned gym.  Give it a try and you won’t look back!