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Damian James
Fit to Run
Dean Penfold
Fit to Run
Ed Schofield
Fit for Life
Lucie Schulz
Fit to Run
Karen Henderson
Dave Roberts
Fit for Life
Dave joined my Fit for Life programme at the beginning of December 2023 to build up and be ready to start the Fit for Life journey on the 1st January.
Goals were sent to improve Dave's physical and mental health by working on training, nutrition and mindset including habits and behaviours.
Here’s some of the goals Dave set and what he has achieved…..
Below 30 minutes for parkrun - 25/11 = 30:46 -> 06/04 = 26:30 ✅ (today he ran 24:23, a nearly 2 minute PB at Frimley Lodge parkrun) 🏃♂️
Run 10k in under 58 minutes - 25/02 = Alice Holt Trail 10k = 53:37, 2nd fastest 10k ever ✅ 🏃♂️
Lost 1.5 stones - 03/12 - 100kg 31/03 - 88.9 = 11.1kg / 1 stone 10.5lbs ✅ 💪
Improve diet and eating habits ✅ 🥗
Improve core strength = previously did not do any strength training, noticeable changes to core strength ✅
Alison Moore
Fit for Life
Alison talks about her biggest struggles before working with me and how I helped her overcome these inside the Fit For Life programme.
Jo and Neil Oliver
Fit for Life
Jo and Neil talk about how I helped them over come their struggles with their health and fitness inside my Fit For Life programme.
James Sackley
Fit to Run
James talks about how I helped him have structure, direction and discipline through my run coaching programme.
Jo Oliver
Fit for Life
I've been working with Phill for around 9 months now and had initially asked him to help me with my running and strength training. It soon became clear after chatting and asking for some additional guidance that his Fit For Life programme was perfect for me.
Over the last 9 months my outlook and approach to life has drastically changed for the better.
I am now able to use my time productively with the help of daily journalling and have made several personal accomplishments in the time that simply wouldn't have happened without Phill.
Phill is always able to help me improve things for the better and is a great support, reminding me of the whole reason I started this journey and holding me accountable if I get a little lost.
I feel confident now that I am fit for the journey ahead, and I am enjoying continuing to grow stronger as I age to ensure I can live the best life possible for myself and my family too.
Cameron Lamond
Fit for Life
Dave B
Fit for Life
Craig Ludlow
Fit for Life
What an amazing, insightful, and at times tough 90 days working with Phill.
Before teaming up with Phill I was eating what I wanted when I wanted, no care for what I was eating, struggled with lack of energy, motivation and always seemed tired. I was very much in the mindset of I'll start next week but I never did until I started working with Phill.
Phill was recommended to me by my brother who had been working with Phill for around 40 days at this point and I could see big results in him already. I would say I was nervous talking to Phill initially purely because I was admitting I wasn't taking care of myself properly but Phill made me feel so at easy with everything and explained how things would work over the 90 days.
After the first week I knew I had made the right decision with Phill, I instantly had more energy but I liked the fact that nothing was ever forced on me " you must do this, you must do that" the information sent to me was to be read in my own time and the 90 days was to fit around my life not the other way around.
Nothing was ever an issue for Phill, if I ever felt like I had a bad day at the weekend on the nutrition side (alot of people can relate), I would be honest and speak to him but he would explain I hadn't done anything wrong and that I was just enjoying life and the food I had eaten wasn't a regular occurrence anymore so it wasn't an issue.
Phill is ALWAYS available to chat whether it's via text, email or a phone call the support I've had from him has been unbelievable.
Working with him has completely changed my mindset and the way I think and behaviour around nutrition and exercise and life in general. Everything that I felt needed to be changed was but it was done by a small piece at a time which was easier to understand and adjust.
I can not thank Phill enough for the guidance and advice he has given me throughout the 90 days and he will be there to give me advice as I continue my journey to my health and fitness goals.
Dan Allison
Fit to Run
I started working with Phill three months ago as I had a tough trail half marathon booked and I knew I needed to make some improvements to my running.
The training plan Phill put together was tailored to my existing condition and the specific race I had booked.
It was a combination of running sessions and strength work, and evolved over the weeks as we got nearer the race.
We had regular catch up sessions where Phill would review my progress and answer questions. He also made ad-hoc changes to the training plan where he saw fit.
I completed the half and finished 9th male and 4th in my age group which I was really chuffed with. I wouldn't have been anywhere near that if I hadn't worked with Phill.
Highly recommended, and wouldn't hesitate to use Phill again for my next challenge
Chris Mack
Fit to Run
First ever marathon completed in 3hrs 25mins finishing 5th in my age category. Race went exactly to plan hitting my target pace of 4.50 per km on the nose!
Great to do it with all the boys who also ran brilliantly and raised £1,500 for @cardiacriskintheyoung
Felt comfortable and no “wall” hit… this is all due to my coach @phillyoungcoaching who made sure I was in the best possible place from the training plan, nutrition & mental side! He really is top!!
Lee Ludlow
Fit for Life
Lee lost almost 19kg / 3 stone in weight and 38.5cm / 15 inches across his body, in the first 90 days of working together, amazing!!! This only tells part of the story, in Lee's words....
"WOW its been a great programme and experience.
Home workouts have been hard but not over the top so push you just enough to be doable.
My running capabilities has gone upwards and not stopped its been brilliant.
Hills are now my friend, I've done lots of training on trails this couple with 1-2-1 session has really helped. Hills aren't an enemy any longer.
Understanding food has transformed my diet, but realising that if you have indulgent night or weekend it isn't the end of the world and does you good occasionally.
Phill has become a friend as well as my coach.
Nothing is ever too much, training, nutrition, what events to do what tech is worth a look at."
Lee's top 10 wins...
1. Weight loss
2. Clothes fit
3. Better understanding of food/nutrition
4. Fittest I've been for years
5. Able to do more than 1 pull up.
6. Core feels strong a stable
7. Moving around in life/work is easier
8. Improved knowledge on training and whats required
9. Feel able to be more out going/ stepping out of comfort zone.
10. Generally feel i have more energy so the enjoyment is back to excercise
Have loved every minute of helping Lee and a real pleasure to work with, looking forward to what's next
Lyn Taylor
Fit to Run
If you are looking for a running coach I cannot recommend Phill Young enough. All Phill's coaching can be done virtually so it doesn't matter where you live.
Despite running with a bruised kneecap I still achieved a 21 min marathon PB at the Brighton marathon last Sunday.
I would not have done this without Phill's plan and coaching. Phill sets the runs/paces in an App and comments on every run as well as scheduled phone calls and replying to WhatsApp messages.
He also helps with strength and mobility workouts.
I would not hesitate in recommending him and will be back for my next PB.
Adrian Somerville
Fit for Life
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Working with Phill has provided me so many benefits, from his excellent nutritional advice that has me eating healthier through to a challenging and focused training programme he has helped me achieve amazing results, my weight has significantly reduced and I am fitter than I have been for some time.
Phill’s style is great, he pushes you but also helps you think about what and why you are doing this!
I’m so pleased with the physical results but as important is the way I feel about myself.
I’d Highly recommend anyone looking for a friendly and knowledgeable trainer to get in touch with Phill, you won’t regret it!
Claire Moodie
Fit to Run
Marathon training plan with Phill Young
I've known Phill for a few years now from running club and then his own business.
I was lucky to get a place for London 2020 but obviously postponed, when time came around to start training for 2021, I had some new health issues and as a nurse completing my MSc I didn't have time or the head space to organise myself and thought a coach would be useful.
Phill put together a 12 week individual plan that fit in with my life. Phill not only gives you the running plan but also provides nutrition advice and positive mindset techniques.
Phill doesn't just give you a plan for your money, he works to make sure the plan fits, he often moved and adjusted my schedule to fit how I was progressing, you get fortnightly check in calls which you can ask anything, go over any issues etc.
Although I didn't manage to finish my marathon injury free I felt confident in my plan and the alternative goals, I was able to pace myself well, take nutrition and fluids correctly and most importantly I had the best time and was still smiling going across the finish line, all of which was a direct result from Phills coaching
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