5K TO 100 MILES | COACHING SINCE 2019

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“Running a 100-mile ultramarathon earlier this year was an achievement I’m incredibly proud of, and one that would have seemed unimaginable when I first started working with Helen”​

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Rob and I have been working together since January 2019, initially focusing on pacing and running technique as he prepared for a half marathon.

Since then, his training has evolved from half marathon preparation to a complete, individualised programme covering distances from 5K through to ultramarathons, most recently a 100-mile ultra.

His coaching combines structured running with strength and conditioning, mobility, cross-training, nutrition and recovery, with the programme continually adapted around work, life demands and his goals.

Over more than seven years of coaching, we’ve progressively developed his training as his experience and ambitions have grown.

Having a marathon plan written for me was so beneficial as I knew what I was doing and when, and I didn't have to guess whether I was on track. It was also beneficial to have someone to chat to about the plan and make changes where necessary. 

Helen was very approachable and listened to my feedback, adjusting the plan to my lifestyle and level of running.

I absolutely loved my sessions with Helen!

After having my first baby I really struggled with motivation and time to lose weight... So after my second baby I booked up sessions with Helen. She showed me so many exercise techniques that were really effective and I could fit into my day with the children. I always felt energised and motivated after our sessions.

 A big highlight for me was that I could bring my baby to the sessions. And whilst I was getting a good work out he could sit and watch. If he cried, Helen would pacify him while I carried on. That was a massive win for me! Having some much needed me time, releasing endorphins, whilst the little man sat happy. 

I would highly recommend Helen for anyone looking to get into shape. I learnt so many simple yet very effective exercises that really engaged my core.

Thank you Helen

Prior to having a baby I was relatively fit and found post baby training a bit of a shock which is what led me to contacting Helen. She was fantastic with assessing what level I was at initially and then throughout always pushing me to do a bit more but without me feeling it was too much. 

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Sessions were varied and she always managed to adjust for my ever growing list of injuries. Best of all she listened to my moaning without batting an eyelid!

4 WEEKS | 16:00 → 11:39

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“I contacted Helen at the beginning of July with just four weeks to get my 2-mile time under 12 minutes for my preseason test in America. When I contacted Helen, my time was around 16 minutes, so she focused on the right combination of strength, speed and recovery.

After four weeks, I ran 11:39, taking over four minutes off my time. I was really happy with the result and would highly recommend Helen’s training to any athlete looking to improve their performance.”

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RESULT: 4:21 IMPROVEMENT

16:00 → 11:39

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A four-week, performance-focused programme combining strength, speed and recovery around a specific testing goal.

I first worked with Helen after taking up running back in 2009. Since then, my half marathon times have dropped from my first attempt at 2:32:55, to my recent personal best of 1:55:05.

Under Helen's guidance, I have not only cut down my times, but improved my running stance, diet and nutrition and mostly my overall attitude to fitting in my work-outs. She motivates when you are feeling tired, if it's raining out or you are about to make an excuse not to pull those trainers on.

Helen's assistance with my poor core technique has added to my overall fitness but undoubtedly improved my running (which in turn also helps when it gets close to that bikini time of the year!). Helen has a wide range of training and fitness plans to suit no matter what your goal is. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend as your next PT.

I liked the fact that the sessions were short enough to feel like I had, had a work out but not too long that they felt like a chore or that I had left my little boy for too long. It felt good to get back into fitness after being out of it for such a long time. 

Helen was so personable and easy going. She would always recap on what we had done previously, talk me through the plan at the start of the session and advise me how to correct any exercises. She would encourage me to repeat them until I got them right to make sure I was doing the right movements and not injuring myself. If I did experience any pain during my sessions Helen would always suggest an alternative, more comfortable position for the exercise or suggest we avoid certain exercises.

I started with Helen, desperate to get my pre-pregnancy body back. 4 months in, I feel great. I feel both fitter and leaner. Helen makes every session interesting, changing it up all the time with both the strength and running sessions.  Helen also helps me at home by setting me further sessions to suit my own personal goals and lifestyle. She has the ability to make you feel like you are being trained by a friend, whilst always pushing you to your limits. I would recommend Helen to anyone.

12 WEEKS | TARGET SUB 4 - FINISH 3:33

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"Helen I just wanted to drop you a note to say how truly grateful I am for the planning, coaching and support you gave me in preparation for Manchester Marathon! Your attention to detail was so encouraging, the way you continually touched base and revised the plan based on how the training was going, pushing me through the good bits and supporting me through the tough bits. I felt you were with me every step of the way! And to got a huge PB was truly the icing on the cake and got me a space at London Marathon! 

As they say ..... never again! Until the next time ..." 

I had a few sessions with Helen before I had my baby and they really helped making me feel energised throughout my pregnancy. Postnatally, I was really struggling for motivation to get out of the house and also lose the baby weight! Helen came to my house, got me out in the garden and pushed me to start slow and build up to getting my confidence back. I am truly grateful to Helen and Totality Health & Fitness for making me feel it was possible to have a newborn and get back to being me!

Jane came to me for advice and exercise which would help her ski most days on a week's holiday with her family, across 3 generations!

I enjoyed my sessions, I was encouraged to think about balance etc. which is important for skiing and learning that I could do the exercises made me confident that I could ski.

There was plenty of variety and I felt I could ask any questions of Helen