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DEADLY DOZEN 🥉

Completely forgot to post this one from 4th July… but it definitely deserves a place on the feed. 😂

Deadly Dozen – Macclesfield 🔥

Me & Sam went out there, got stuck in and came away with 3rd place in the Men’s Doubles 🥉

⏱️ 45:27

12 brutal challenges. Running. Work capacity. Grip. Strength. Engine.

Exactly the sort of fitness I love not just looking fit, but being able to perform when it matters.

We actually left before the podium because we thought we’d finished 5th… only to find out afterwards we’d taken 3rd 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

Another event in the bank. Another test of the engine.

Built for performance. 👊🏽

End of an Era 💪🏽⚔️

For over 11 years, I wore the red belt with nothing but pride. To most people it was just a red belt, but to me it meant everything. It wasn't just earned, it had to be lived every day. It stood for discipline, professionalism, leading from the front and always setting the standard.

Being an AAPTI was never just about beasting people. It was about educating, mentoring and helping soldiers of all abilities believe in themselves and achieve things they never thought they could. Every PT session, every course and every challenge was a chance to make someone better, and that's something I've always been proud of.

Now my time as an AAPTI has come to an end. I take the red belt off with my head held high, knowing I gave everything to the role. The belt comes off, but the values, standards and passion for developing others will stay with me forever.

It's time for the next challenge—becoming a Sergeant. The role changes, but the way I lead never will. Always lead from the front, never lower your standards, and always leave people better than you found them. ⚔️💪

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16 years. One uniform. Endless pride.

For 16 years I've had the privilege of serving my country, standing beside some incredible people, and living by values that never leave you.

To everyone who has served, is serving, and those who support us behind the scenes this day is for you.

Happy Armed Forces Day. 🇬🇧 Lest We Forget.

First marathon ✅

Goal: 3:30
Result: 3:26 ⏱️

Over the moon 👊🏽

26.2 miles… learnt a lot, dug deep, got it done.

Nothing beats seeing the family at the finish ❤️

Now back to hybrid training 🏋🏽‍♂️
Weights up. Engine on.
Next stop: May comp with 👊🏽

Good company, good food… pizza was mandatory 🍕😂

We go again 🔥

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2 years. Done.

Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration (DCLPA) Worthy Down.
Phase 2 ITTS/STTS… that chapter’s officially closed.

Joined in 2024 not really knowing what to expect… leaving in 2026 with a lot more experience, lessons learnt, and memories made.

Ups, downs, graft, early starts, late finishes… all part of it.

Worked alongside some top people across Army, RAF & Navy good standards, good banter, and plenty of “keep standards high” moments 👀

Being part of the PTI / gym staff here has been a privilege.

Watching trainees come in raw and leave fitter, sharper and more switched on that’s what it’s all about.

Not every day was glamorous… but every day had purpose.

Grateful for the people, the lessons, and the time here.

Now onto the next chapter 👊

Standards don’t drop. Ever.

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10 miles. 1:06 finish. 4:08/km pace. Progress. 🏃‍♂️🔥

10-mile race today at the Chippenham Spring 10 Miler hosted by .

Used this race as a progress test on the road to the Manchester Marathon in April, and I’m really happy with how it went.
Marathon training isn’t about one big run or one race… it’s about consistency, discipline, and getting the basics done well week after week.

Every mile is building towards the start line.

Manchester Marathon loading. 👊

Race kit:
👟 Shoes – New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
🧢 Cap -Redon
👕 Top – 262
⌚ Watch – Garmin
🧦 Socks – Redon

Full run is up on my Strava if anyone wants to check it out.
https://strava.app.link/u4lmeoftl1b

STOP SCROLLING 👀

I’m running the MANCHESTER MARATHON.
📍 19th April 2026

42.2km.
Months of preparation.
Thousands of steps.
One start line.
Right now it's:

🌅 Early morning runs
🌧 Miles in the rain
🔥 Hard sessions when the legs are tired
🧠 Discipline when motivation disappears

Marathon training isn’t glamorous.

It’s consistency.
It’s showing up when nobody is watching.
It’s stacking small wins every single week.

Every run now is building towards one thing…

Race day in Manchester.

If you see me out running with tired legs…
Just know the goal is locked in. 🎯
Manchester Marathon 2026 — we’re coming.

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Who else is chasing a big goal this year?
Drop it in the comments.
Let’s push each other. 👊

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