I have had a real interest in sports nutrition since I picked up my first set of weights age 14 and started reading Muscle & Fitness magazine in the quest for bigger muscles. Through my teenage years I continued to gain knowledge of training and diet and the realisation that carefully planned nutrition played a huge role in the success of not only those aspiring to look a certain way, but also athletes from all sporting disciplines who's fitness needed to be taken to the highest physical level. Since my early teens I have taken nutrition extemely seriously and have applied it to every training and competitive situation that I have been involved in.
As a 'sportsman' I have experienced success in a wide range of sports. Not wanting to be a 'Master of One' but enjoying being a 'Jack of All', I have been fortunate enough to represent my county at Athletics, Rugby, Gymnastics and Judo with trials for higher honors. Through my early to mid tweenties I devoted my time to playing and coaching rugby and retired at 28 injury free and ready for the next challenge. From that time onwards I have turned my attention to triathlons and the notorious 'toughguy' (http://www.toughguy.co.uk/) Two very different events with different training and nutritional requirements. My first senior triathlon was a personal success, competing in the 'Men's Fitness magazine' rough track triathlon, where I finshed a respectable 6th. However it has been the 'tough guy' contest that has really got me hooked. I have now competed in and luckily completed four runs, finishing the 2008 contest in 6th place, my best position so far. Next year I hope to have another good competition and a top 3 finish.
ToughGuy 2008
A cool dip in late January!
With regard to my higher education and career, I initially trained for four years at University, studying to be a Physical Education teacher. During these four years I studied Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Human Kinetics and a wide range of sports from Kayaking to Athletics. After qualifying with an honors degree I became a Physical Education teacher, teaching and lecturing students various sports and preparing 16-18 year olds for theoretical Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition based examinations. In 2002 I turned my attention to becoming a qualified sports nutritionist as I felt my indepth knowledge of nutrition, training and sports could benefit many sportsman and woman in their quest for optimum performance and sporting success.
Since 2004 I have helped many athletes, sports people and pure fitness enthusiasts achieve their goals by ensuring that their nutritional needs have been met with high quality nutritional advice and meal plans. Whatever your nutritional needs sportsnutritionist.co.uk can assist you in becoming a better athlete. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
ToughGuy 2006
Myself... thinking I must have just arrived in hell!
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