Testimonials
Matty was very good last night in sprints. The difference in six months is massive, more power, faster, better balance. The running coach at Manchester City is teaching exactly the same as you. Big thanks we know who made Matty better (you). Thanks.
Mike and Sam (parents of Matty)
I have been in Julie's training group at Stockport Harriers now for 2-3years. Julie has excellent
skills and knowledge to work with the individual needs of an athlete.
Julie saw my potential to qualify for the World Duathlon
Championship in 2011 and after qualifying to represent Team GB in my age group
in the early part of 2011, Julie put together a programme to improve my
results. In particular we needed to concentrate on my cycling so that I could
be within sight, or closer, to the faster cyclists so that my running skills
could be put to good use. Over a period of 7 months Julie nurtured my
bike/running transitions, including early morning 'brick-sessions', always
making sure that her schedule combined well with my bike/running aspirations.
Julie's task was to work with my previous background in
fell-running, cross country and road running, which is all about strength, to
help turn me into a more duathlon-based athlete, one who could run/cycle very
efficiently over the duathlon sprint distances. Julie’s coaching skills have
been paramount in helping me achieve the successful results in duathlon races
this year culminating in my Gold Medal win in The World Duathlon Championships
in Gijon, Spain in September 2011.
Alexis, Gold medallist for Great Britain at World Duathlon Championships, Gijon, Spain 2011
As a thirty something Mum of two I had begun to tackle those few extra pounds by doing a bit of running and swimming. I had recently completed the Manchester Fun Run and was keen to keep up the running. After successfully getting a place in The Great North Run, I thought that I had perhaps bitten off more then I could chew and needed some help! From first meeting Julie I instantly felt reassured by not only her expertise and knowledge but also by her belief me and my ability to train towards my goals. Julie really tailors her sessions to you as a person and shows interest and commitment to ensuring you get to where you want to go. She uses a unique balance of support, encouragement, discipline and fun along the way.
I completed the Great North Run and several weeks later did my second half marathon in a time that was fourteen minutes faster. I have been consistently improving my times week after week in both running and open water swimming events as a result of Julies training. More importantly my fitness, body image and confidence have improved massively; I now am able to compete in the smaller events that I previously thought were only for “real athletes” and not for people like me. In the last six months that I have been trained by Julie I have achieved more than in the last six years training on my own. For 2010 I have set goals of losing a few more pounds, completing the London Marathon and doing my first Triathlon. I know that at times the journey towards these goals will feel like climbing a mountain but with Julie’s tenacity, passion and enthusiasm I’m inspired to keep climbing.
Sarah, Glossop
I’d
like to say a big ‘thank-you’ for your help and encouragement with my
run training in preparation for the World Duathlon Championships held in
Spain last week-end. The schedules you devised for my winter and
summer training were tailored perfectly. Your support was instrumental
in enabling me both to qualify for the GB team and be competitive at the
World Championships. I really can’t thank you enough and would
recommend your services to anyone. I finished in 6 place
in my age group – a result I could only have dreamed of prior to
embarking on the training plans you provided. So thanks again for all
your help. The result means I’ve automatically qualified for the GB
team for next year’s World Championships, so I’ll be using your services
again :-)
Peter, World Duathlon Championship Gijon, Spain qualifier and competitor
I'm in my mid-40's and
have been
running for just over a year. I've been running with a local group
of women and we asked Julie if she could support our training since a
few
of us enjoy running occasional 5 and 10k races. Through both group
speed work and individual training sessions, Julie's consistent
encouragement
for us to try our very best has delivered some amazing results.
In just 3 months, Julie has coached and cajoled me into PBs in two 10k
races, both of which exceeded my expectations. Her training schedules
have been challenging but realistic and have given me a real sense
of achievement whilst also managing to be fun! In local 5k
races, I have succeeded in getting PBs that I had assumed were beyond me
and, with Julie's support, I'm sure there are more to come. Julie is
a fantastic trainer - whatever your age or ability she is unfailingly
encouraging and she has the capacity to find your potential, even if you
didn't
know you had it in you.
Kathy, Bramhall
"I would like to say thank you so much for all your support with my training for the London Marathon, 10k,and 5ks. The nutrition information has helped me so much on how to get the correct vitamins and minerals I have needed through my long training days not just for the marathon but it has been useful for my health in general, you have taught me how to pace my running which at times I found to be very difficult,but with all the correct information you have helped me to become the athlete I am today, and I have learned so much more. Through you I have reached my goals and have achieved many PBS.there have been times when I have had injury's, you have been approachable and patient you have reassured me, and once again given me the correct advice and exercises to do.Not to mention the motivation you constantly give to your athletes.once again thank you."
Maureen Wilkins
I first attended one of Julie's workshops in a group of four of us. She met all our needs, gave us some great strategies to improve and a goody bag! Since then I have been going to circuit sessions in the park. Although it is hard work it is great fun. Every week is different and it is so much nicer working out in the fresh air amongst the trees rather than being in a sweaty smelly gym! I am definately feeling more confident now and have a tailor made plan to help me acheive my goal for a faster 10k. Julie is a great coach, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and encouraging. I would highly recommend her to both beginners and experienced runners.
Gill Dickinson
Julie runs a hard working core circuit session with plenty of variety. She ensures all muscle groups are targeted with maximum effect. A great motivator and a great inspiration.
Emma Hampson
I've been going to
Julie's core training sessions for only 8 weeks but I'm already noticing
a big difference. I've previously suffered from lower back pain and a
pulled hamstring, which, despite physiotherapy, were still causing
problems. Julie showed me several exercise which we practised in
sessions together and which I then carried on at home. They have
prooved far more succesful in treating my ailments compared to hours of
expensive physio! The sessions are fun and interesting and far better
than being stuck in a gym!
Alison, Bramhall
