
A little about me
My working life started in graphic design and communications, and for more than 30 years that was my world. I ran my own design agency for 18 years before eventually becoming a Creative Director at an advertising agency. It was a career I loved, and one that taught me a huge amount about people, communication, creativity, problem-solving and, perhaps most importantly, how to understand what people want to achieve and help them get there.
Alongside that career, sport gradually became a bigger and bigger part of my life. I discovered triathlon around ten years ago and have since taken on a wide range of endurance challenges, while developing a real interest in training, coaching and helping others achieve their own goals.
Over the last two years, that interest has evolved into a complete change of direction. I’ve retrained as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist, as well as qualifying as a swimming teacher and triathlon coach.
So, after many years of helping people communicate their ideas, I’m now helping people move better, feel better and achieve more physically.
be-active.fit brings all of those experiences together. Whether you want to become fitter, prepare for a sporting challenge, or simply stay active and healthy, I’m here to help you make it happen.
Qualifications
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Sports Massage Therapist
- Swimming Teacher
- Triathlon Coach
Experience in the field
Having trained for these challenges myself, I understand what it takes, physically and mentally, to prepare for demanding goals. That lived experience lets me coach with both authority and empathy.
- Triathlons from sprint to middle distance, including Ironman 70.3 Mallorca and the Cotswold 113
- Road and trail running, half marathons in the UK and overseas, and the Greenland Arctic Marathon
- Swim-run events and multi-day cycle touring across Scotland and Wales
- Ski touring in France and Austria
- Mountain ascents including Mount Toubkal in Morocco and the Welsh Three Peaks
How I can help
- Sports massage from a treatment room in west Cardiff
- Personal training in Cardiff West
- Triathlon and endurance coaching across South Wales
- Adult swim squad for swimmers and triathletes
Follow along on Instagram, or read the blog for training, massage and race-prep advice.