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About me

EARLIER CAREER

I hold a degree in Land Economy from Cambridge and built a successful career as a Chartered Accountant in the Financial Services industry. However, beyond the corporate world, my true passion has always been sport – starting with competitive swimming and football, and more recently, running and triathlon.

PASSION FOR ENDURANCE SPORTS

This lifelong love for endurance sports has taken me on an incredible journey: completing numerous triathlons, including two full Ironmans; representing Team GB at the European and World Aquathlon Championships; running countless marathons, half marathons, 10k and 5k events; swimming the full length of Coniston Water; and cycling 165 miles coast-to-coast in a single day.

CHANGE OF DIRECTION

In 2025, I decided to follow my passion and founded Peak Running & Movement. My experience of training for demanding endurance events while managing a busy, high-pressure corporate career gives me a unique insight into how to fit effective training into the realities of modern life.

EXPERIENCE

I am a Level 3 qualified personal trainer and a Running Technique Specialist, trained by and working closely with Mike Antoniades, Founder and Performance & Rehabilitation Director at The Running School. I specialise in biomechanical analysis and running technique coaching for all levels—from beginners to experienced athletes.

Fitness training & qualifications

  • Running Technique Specialist with The Running School

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification

  • Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management Qualification

  • Circuit Training Instructor

  • Indoor Cycling Instructor

  • Suspension Exercise Instructor

  • UEFA C Football Coaching Licence