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Now you know! Since the news is only just out, with a combination of all my achievements being finalised and recognised across the whole spectrum of total fitness!
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First Aired Friday 1st March.
On the 1800 BBC North West Tonight program, sports news with Tony Livesey, also BBC Radio 5 presenter.
Or await the NEW link, once updated to the Riley Fitness Channel on U –Tube. The channels normal link is http://www.youtube.com/user/RileyFitness?feature=mhee
I have to be honest with you. There is so much going on. I need a film production company to keep on top of all the video footage (professional and amateur) I have.
There is also more TV and Radio pencilled in to come also…!
WAIT OUT FOR MORE NEWS ON THE ABOVE AND FURTHER QUALITY VIDEOS, INCLUDING MY JAPANESE INTERVIEW FOR FUJI TV (equivalent to BBC SPORT) ABOUT THE FIRST EVER WORLD SERIES TOKYO MARATHON!
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I have a lot to catch up and fill you in, for you loyal and patient followers. There are many stories, like my recent Americas Adventure Challenge, the conclusions have not been properly finalised and put to paper; well that is kind of another story!
Let me say this. I did not bother with Mexico and Cuba in the end. I added in South America, instead, being the continent I have always dreamed of going too. Within four weeks I conquered North, Central and South America, going as far north as Vancouver and as far south as Buenos Aires, with a total of over four mountain peaks with all the kit as the fastest back packer in the world. Some of you would have loved the three hour fitness session I did on the Rocky Steps, in Philadelphia on Christmas Eve (hence the introduction photograph). Thank god, I avoided being arrested in the Peruvian mountains by six police and two military officers…Surfing on a double bed mattress was hell of a blast on the flooded streets of Rio…
Mission Accomplished, on the adventure of a lifetime…!
Now I am the fittest person on the planet!
Just think what my knowledge and motivation could do for you or others!
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I would like to say a special thanks to Steve Howarth, for his recent ideas and suggestions. Cheers Steve.
Remember Lee Riley is officially The Fittest Person on the Planet!
Lee
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I hope you like my new motivational slides on the Riley Fitness Website (home page).
The Four America’s Adventure Peak Challenge
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A different approach of how to keep fit over holidays, travelling and into the New Year.
I am Lee Riley a former Royal Marine, turned personal trainer and adventurer. I am a sponsored athlete with Lowe Alpine and a motivational / business speaker. I come to this challenge as the 6 times serial world record holder, the first ever person in history to hold the complete running range world records from sprinting, through to the marathon all at the same time. These include the 400m, mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon. Not only that, I achieved all these records with 40lb’s weight on my back, the most recognised weight by Guinness World Records. On comparison this is the same average weight, as military assault weight, including a personal rifle.
Four Countries
I intend to climb four mountain size peaks in four countries, over my Americas trip challenge: – America, Canada, and two others within 2 countries of north and Central America, like Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica or Cuba…
Four Thousand Fitness Miles+
I shall be covering four thousand miles + across land during this adventure challenge.
When I am in the various settlements of the Americas, I will be walking/ running around whilst having my 40lbs + pack on my back most of the time.
Forty Pounds + Weight
As with my world records I will do this challenge with a 40lb’s + weight on my back holding all my belongings for this trip. The packs I use are provided by my sponsor Lowe Alpine. My first Lowe Alpine pack was given to me on my 18th birthday and has been part of several of my world records and many adventures around the world.
Four Minute Workout
Also whilst adventuring, for four minutes, twice a day, am and pm. I blast out a 4 minute intensive workout, to keep on top of zapping body fat, total body muscle tone and conditioning.
This consists of 8 to 1.
8 press-ups, 8 squat thrusts, 8 Burpee’s. Then follow it down, with no rest with 7, 7, 7 then 6, 6, 6 and so on…
Lee Riley – Former Royal Marine turned Personal Trainer, Sponsored Athlete and Motivational/ Business Speaker – Quadruple World Record Holder – The First Ever and Only Person in History to hold the complete running range from Sprinting, Middle Distance, Long Distance and Marathon World Records at Once.
This film has the introduction of the 400m world record first. For those of you who know/ remember the Tetbury Woolsack Race, this is Cbbc’s version when I personally trained the presenters Johnny and Ed. Going twice under sub 60 cant be a bad thing. We can always do better, or at least die trying for our kicks.
With Cross country season kicking in, watch this space for my attempts of all types of training races as the first and original ‘Pack Man’ maybe even a triathalon, what a splash. All mental conditioning for some world records i have my eye on. I appreciate Infomation/ communication on any ideas for racers/ challenges up to the end of the season, firstly to the end of 2012, its all in the planning and works both ways.
The first ever sub 60 seconds, 400 metres with a 40lb pack, in the final stride (59.48 seconds at Cumberland Track, Crewe, Friday 13th April 2012). Photograph courtesy of Des Evans.
Photo shoot with Lowe Alpine. Courtesy of Ben Barden.
Lee Riley – Former Royal Marine turned Personal Trainer, Sponsored Athlete and Motivational/ Business Speaker – Quadruple World Record Holder – The First Ever and Only Person in History to hold the complete running range from Sprinting, Middle Distance, Long Distance and Marathon World Records at Once.
Lee is raising much needed funds for the Royal British Legion (the main charity for all the armed forces). If you want to donate or help Lee with his fundraising from his challenges, please go to Lee’s just giving site http://www.justgiving.com/rileyfitness1 All donations are very much appreciated.
The Marine Machine strikes again, Lee Riley is like no other man. His commitment to his craft is second to none. He has an outstanding ability to run with a load on his back, the equivalent of near 3 stone. He leaves no stone unturned in his quest for world records in this extreme sport. This latest record was no exception, his aim to run the first ever sub 60secs over 400m. Most club runners would not be able to achieve this without a pack. It was to prove his hardest challenge yet, for athletic skill. There was months of training, sacrifices and fine tuning to achieve this. Having already broken 4 World Records, making him the first ever and only athlete in history to hold the complete running range world records from sprinting, middle distance, long distance and marathon at once. These records have been achieved in 3 areas of the country; the marathon in London (south England), the half marathon in the midlands and the other two in the north. Just adding to these achievements.
Lee’s desire to be the first person to run a sub 60sec 400m with 40lb’s took over his life. Since breaking the mile world record Lee has been training hard particularly on his sprinting, something he had not done since school. Going back in time to Lee’s last high school year at Shavington High school, Crewe, Cheshire. Lee was 16 years old in 1998, from the start of high school; Lee’s physical description was best described as a well built, chunky kid. Lee had won all the primary school 75 – 100 metre sprint events at the sports days, prior to high school. Lee had a shock, realising at a bigger school, he was not as fast or as fit as he thought, especially in his worst event, the opposite end of the spectrum, cross country in physical education (P.E.). In the first couple of years Lee was usually in the back last five, of the long distance course. The third year Lee had taken up Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension exercises, given to him by his father, from when he was a kid. Lee was losing body fat and becoming broader rapidly. Mr Saunders, the high school well-known P.e teacher, in one particular lesson told the class “95 +% of you all here will be the fittest you ever will be right now”. Lee took it very seriously and to heart; nothing would ever be the same for Lee again!
Fifth year, Lee had found good form, after running well in the schools after school athletics club and giving him something to do, challenged the fastest guy in the school at the 400 metres sprint, to a race.
Lee believed he had a sporting chance and was prepared to go for it! The opponent was a lad called John Welsh. With poor planning, with Lee having no real idea of 400 metre specific training a few weeks later the race commenced. On the schools grass track Lee wore trainers, John wore cross country spikes. Lee went off like a bat out of hell, on the last 150 metres to go, Lee was running out of steam; John tore past Lee finishing in approximate time of 70 seconds and Lee 75 seconds. Lee shook john’s hand. This is where the real hunger for Lee began on the quest of conquering the intense one lap of the 400 metres, more so, setting the standard!
Fourteen years later, 2012 Lee joined the sprinters at Stoke Athletic Club to try and gain knowledge and specific skills in sprinting to give him every chance to achieve his aim. This involved commitment for the three times weekly trips to Stoke and obviously the added cost of fuel and time away from his Personal Training. Finding that block starts were not suitable with a 40lb pack, Lee had to practice standing starts, but also was pleased to find that without the pack he could compete with younger more experienced sprinters. As a training run Lee entered an indoor open meeting competing in 60m, his first ever sprint race against other sprinters whilst he was wearing the 40lb pack. He achieved a respectable 9.97secs and learnt a lot of valuable lessons.
Lowe Alpine impressed by Lee’s other World Records took him on board and made him one of their sponsored Athletes. Not wanting to leave any stone unturned Lee also looked at his sports nutrition further, another time consuming job that had to be done if he wanted to push the boundaries, as fast as possible. More sprint training followed now back at Crewe. Early nights are the order of the day to ensure a good 8 hour sleep every night.
Lee’s first time trial 400 metres with the new pack was timed 60.5 seconds by Roger Alsop at the Cumberland Athletic track Crewe. More refined preparation needed!
Next the first real attempt at Cumberland. This time some of Lee’s friends, clients and his mum were there as witnesses to document the time and the packs weight, to make it official, another solo run. Roger Alsop hand timed the sprint at 59.48 seconds. Lee had to lie down upon the finish, he had given it everything. Lee was in further shock to realise his mum had forgotten to record the sprint, being the major evidence required to prove the record! Doing it once for Lee was not enough, he felt that it had to be captured on film to be believed, more importantly to document the historic triumph.
An open meeting is looming at Stoke Athletic Club, will it come too soon in the training or should he just go for it? Lee never doubts himself, ever the optimist he decides to go for it. The race is late afternoon, not a time that Lee is use to running and the weather is not perfect, and though not raining as predicted it is very windy (12MPH). In a sprint like the 400m this is not good as there is so little time for error, especially to judge the so delicate infamous pacing of this distant. The race was disorganised and late starting due to two entrants arriving late, on the start lines. Was this supposed to be a proper race meeting? Lee was getting edgy; this is no way to start a race.
Then finally they are off and all that training is now put to the test, just Lee against the clock. It does not matter about the other runners now. The race is over so quick, and it’s very close. Has he done it? Nobody is sure, oh missed by a whisper in a time of 60.95, the disappointment shows in Lee’s face. He was so committed and sure that he could do this. The new pack has worked well and Lee vows it will not be long before he sets the standard of this record. As another training run and for fun (not many people would say this) Lee takes part in the killer mile at Mow Cop. One of the only remaining mile races still held, also one of the hardest with no level sections in the whole uphill race. Lee runs it twice, once with a 40lb pack in sub 11 minutes, 17 seconds of his last years’ time. Running straight back down the hill Lee ran in free order the second race in 9 minutes 22, a very respectable time.
Lee discovers there are fortnightly open meetings at Trafford on a Tuesday, Lee is eager to get this record in the bag so decides to enter. Information is sketchy about these open nights and Lee is unsure if he will be able to run in the 400m with the 40lb pack. He decides to go and if not allowed to run in the 400m then to enter the 800m without the pack as a training run. Arriving in what should have been good time, the track has a great feel about it, very intermit surrounded by houses. There is a fair crowd of supporters, a lot more than at Stoke. All this helps with your race. Lee finds the organisers and judges and they agree for Lee to run in the 400m with the pack, now time is short, Lee needs to be registered into the race and complete his warm up. Heat 4, lane 6 not perfect but let’s get on with it. Again there is a delay at the start and the 400m is running half an hour late, when to start your warm up? Then the runners are called to their marks and they are off. Lee sets off really quick but then eases off on the back straight thinking he needs to leave something for the final 200m, the other runners catch and pass him, then he is off again storming down the home straight to win the race, with a 40lb pack! Can this be true but has he achieved the sub 60secs that he has recently achieved in training. No its 61.3, Lee is mad with himself for easing off on the back straight and for the hasty preparation to the race. Also so close to the run up Mow Cop, not really enough recovery time. There is such a fine line in how much training to do and rest to have. He will be back in two weeks to get this record; this is all good experience and a good learning curve.
The weather is better and Lee is better prepared, now knowing the track and the process at these open meetings. Lee has had to drive himself tonight as he is on his own, only having family and friends as support in his mind at home, no professional team members for Lee. It’s all down to Lee, from organising training, races, transport, food all the way down to paperwork. Steve Cram is there, it does not get much better to witness this latest world record attempt, being the reigning British mile world record holder. Lee is totally focused tonight and is well rested after giving him the weekend off. The training was done weeks ago; it’s just down to Lee and the clock now. Lee is drawn on the inside in lane 1, probably the worst lane as its very tight especially with a 40lb pack and a standing start. A much more measured race, it’s just go for it, eye balls out and give it everything you have got. After all it’s less than a minute and it’s all over. Flying down the home straight at the back of the runners but not that far a drift, this time he has done it, 59.44, the exhilaration is clear to see. Another world record set, it’s becoming a habit.
The short version of just the race, from aerial view with thanks from Stuart Hayton at athleticos.
An interview with Steve Cram finishes off the evening on another high; he says he is gobsmacked by Lee’s achievements and that he would go to another of Lee’s record attempts to support him. There is no feeling like the one of achieving a world record. Lee, now nearly double the age he was, since the high school 400 metres race. He had gone under the minute, knocked over 15 seconds off his time back then, equivalent of finishing the race compared to his 16 year old attempt, with an 100 metres in the bank. Not forgetting this time he was also running with a 40lb pack also!
Lee against the clock……
We are concentrating on lots of new exciting developments for Riley Fitness at the present time. Watch this space for further announcements in the coming months.
Lee Riley – Former Royal Marine turned Personal Trainer, Sponsored Athlete and Motivational Speaker – Quadruple World Record Holder – The First Ever and Only Person in History to hold the complete running range from Sprinting, Middle Distance, Long Distance and Marathon World Records at Once.
April 2012 #04
Gemma from Winner fitness had the time of her life when she became one of 5,000 runners to run at the Olympic Park and be one of the first people to cross the finish line in the Olympic Stadium. She joined celebrities, ex-athletes, royalty and other club runners to run the 5 mile course around the Olympic Park, passing many of the venues being completed for the start of the London 2012 Games, 43,000 people entered a ballot to have this unique opportunity in what promises to be a very memorable year.
Gemma was still bouncing when we saw her a few days after the event:-
“After entering the ballot I never dreamed I would win a place, but I did and received my special T-shirt to run in. Provided by the national Lottery it was red and said ‘We were the first to cross the Olympic Finish Line’ I was allowed to take two people with me to share in this once in a lifetime experience, so along with my partner Kristy I took my very excited Dad. We had to queue at airport like security before we could get into the park. This is what the athletes and spectators will have to do during the Olympics. It all worked very well and we were soon walking passed the Aquatic centre on our way to the Stadium. Oh it was such an amazing feeling to be walking in the park and it just took my breath away when we got into the Stadium itself. It was a childhood dream come true not just for me but my Dad as well.
The atmosphere was buzzing and everyone was so excited and animated sharing in this truly outstanding day. The stadium was smaller than I had expected but it was still pretty cool and had interesting architecture and I thought it was just fab. Princess Beatrice started the runners before completing the run herself with Holly Willoughby commentating for the event. My run went well and even though it was a very cold day, the buzz and other runners made it hot!
To make my day complete I met Roger Black which was brilliant as I’ve always thought he was an amazing athlete and very sexy too! I also met Steve Backley, Ewan Thomas and Sally Gunnell. I had my picture taken with Roger (my new best friend!)
At the end of the run we were presented with a fab medal to commemorate our day.
It was a phenomenal experience that I am so pleased to have been a part of
Mind-set plays a big part in races and it is a proven fact that visualising the race before you run will not necessarily mean that you will win the race but almost certainly guarantees a personal best. For the athletes who are going to the Olympics this is a crucial part of their training and something that I use before I do my record attempts with the 40lb pack.
Something new we are trying at RF is pairs PT. This gives a new dimension to training. A bit of competition never did anyone any harm. The two clients also encourage each other, the client to finish a task first having to do some other exercise until the other catches up. One client to be benefiting from pairs PT is Mike who is training with me to compete in one of the only remaining mile races and also one of the hardest, Killer Mile at Mow Cop. This race started after Mow Cop was used for training and a fell runner John Britton looked at what event could be run here. He discovered that you could run a mile up Mow Cop without there being one single level step. It is a climb of 550ft and the first event was held in 1982 with 95 club runners and now there are over 1000 runners competing in 10 races, from 3-legged, fancy dress to the lunatics who run straight back down to do it all over again. I come in this last category while also carrying a 40lb pack. I was pleased with my times last year so soon after my success at the London Marathon and intend to improve on my time this year. Mike is training hard as this is an extreme challenge even for the fittest of runners and he too wants to beat his time from last year.
There was a very interesting article that I read recently in the Daily Express, the headline read “Heart Danger in Diet Drinks” A study revealed that just one can of diet fizzy drink a day can dramatically increase the risk of a stroke or heart attack. It is thought that many people think that the drinks are healthier and this can be far from the truth. Previous studies have shown that they can cause long term liver damage similar to the result of chronic alcohol abuse. The drinks are loaded with artificial sweetener; they have also shown that just a couple of cans of pop a day, raises the risk of liver damage, diabetes and heart damage. It is now believed that people who drink diet soft drinks every day are 43% more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or vascular disease in a study done by experts at Miami Miller School of Medicine and Columbia University Medical Centre. Though marketed as a healthy option the long term health consequences of drinking diet soft drinks is still unclear. Unsweetened fruit juice or good old water is much better option.
Something that I have been using during my build up to the 400m is Cherry Juice which, on-going research has shown that Cherries are a rich source of antioxidants and helps to maintain the heart, healthy joints and good blood circulation. The secret is the rich red/black colour, and though complicated to explain it is safe to say they are adept at neutralizing harmful oxidants in the body. Daily use also has the potential to reduce pain related to inflammation, arthritis and gout.
I would also like to share with you another one of my favourite soup recipes that I have used during a lot of my training;
Leek, Onion and Potato Soup
4 large leeks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped small
50g butter
850ml chicken stock
275ml milk
Salt and pepper
Wash the leeks thoroughly two or three times in water and drain well.In a large saucepan melt the butter; add leeks, potatoes and onion, stirring them to coat in butter.Season with salt and pepper, then cover and sweat the veg on a low heat for about 15 minutes.Add the stock and milk and simmer for a further 20 minutes, liquidise, return to the saucepan and reheat gently.Can be served with a few snipped chives and a swirl of cream.
Lee Riley – Former Royal Marine – Triple World Record Holder – First Athlete to hold Sprinting, Middle Distance and Marathon World Records all at once.
March 2012 #03
The excitement never stops with RF and we are once again in the National press with a full page article in Outdoor Fitness (April to May issue) but even better I am going to be on CBBC Channel, in a programme called “All Over the Place”. This episode will be transmitted this Sunday 18th March at 16:30 and will then be shown again on 11th April at 17:45. I can be seen instructing the presenters on how to lift and carry weight prior to us competing in the Tetbury Wool Sack race. My sub 60 seconds left my fellow competitors in my wake. This was just weeks after my record breaking run in the London Marathon. I could not pass up this great opportunity to race, in this unique race. Though I do not recommend going from endurance to explosive, weighted hill running so soon. We will have an edited version on the website soon!
I was also thrilled this week to receive my certificate from The Guinness Book of Records for the fastest mile with a 40lb pack; 5:19.6s, So now it is official, thank you to everyone who helped and supported me on that day back in November. In this very important Olympic year I hope to have my own Olympic style challenges/records, to add to the records that I already hold. Let’s just say, it is all about quality performances over quantity that really count!
My training is continuing to go really well and I recently competed in an Open meeting at Sport City in Manchester where the Commonwealth Games were held. After having the pack weighed, I competed in a 60m race with 4 other competitors, though I finished 5th I was the only person running with a 40lb pack, only three quarters of a second, between me and the next guy. My time of 9.29 seconds was a good time for my first ever sprint race since I was at school. This time of 9.29 seconds is faster than Usain Bolts’ World Record for 100m, 9.58 seconds set at the 2009 World Championships. Even though these were different distances, I was carrying an extra 40lb while Usain had to travel an extra 40m….This was I believe, the first sub 10 second 60m with a 40lb pack, how good is that?
Can you pick me out? Unfortunately Athletics have smaller budgets than football.
We are a quarter of the way through already! Where is the year going, I think it is just that of all of us at RF are busy with our training and attempting to “Live the Dream”. I have to say they are a very dedicated bunch. A number of clients have races of varying lengths coming up in the next few months. First off her marks is Jacqui who is running 6 miles for Sport Relief on Plymouth Hoe, watch out for those Marines, they are a funny bunch…….. Kirsty is next out of the blocks when she competes in a half marathon, best of luck Kirsty. Lastly but not least is Gemma who, excitingly is running 5 miles in the new Olympic Stadium. Not many people are going to be able to say they have done that. Go Gemma! Hopefully we will be able to show you pictures from all three of these races.
Jonathan sent us his latest chronicles of his progress.
“I completed my second ever 10K race earlier this month (Sunday 4 March) in Heaton Park in Manchester. My time of 47:19 was two minutes slower than my 10K in Wrexham last December. However, the Manchester course was more undulating with two uphill sections, so I was pleased with my overall performance. Lee’s advice and training prior to the event prepared me well both physically and mentally. I am indebted to Lee for introducing me to training outdoors and to running; both of which I really enjoy.”
“I’m currently two weeks into a 10 week training schedule for the Chester Half Marathon in May. I’m running with the South Cheshire Harriers once a week as part of my training.” Great stuff Jonathan and thank you for the kind words, good luck with your half marathon in May.
Jonathan in full flow….
Victorious…..
Food and Nutrition plays an important part in our training and should in everyone’s daily lives. One great thing is “Yellow Fuel”….. Yes you guessed Bananas! They are a fantastic boost of energy due to their 3 natural sugars combined with fibre and research has shown that 2 bananas can give you enough energy for a 90 minute workout. Not only that, they can help us to overcome a substantial number of illnesses and are a notable natural remedy more so than an apple. So the quote should say “A banana a day keeps the doctor away” The list is endless of ailments bananas can help from brain power to depression and everything in-between. Making the banana a must have in our diets.
During my training for my records I swore-by soup and my particular favourite was homemade Tomato Soup, a recipe I was given by a couple of the Winner Fitness group and I would like to share it with you. Tomato Soup
2 x tinned chopped tomatoes or 6-8 fresh beef tomatoes
3 x peppers (one of each colour)
2 x red onions
3 x cloves of garlic
2 pints vegetable stock
Herbs of choice (basil is nice)
Chilli – optional
Teaspoon of sugar
If using fresh tomatoes roast with peppers, onions, garlic and herbs sprinkled with a little olive oil for half an hour.
Add all ingredients to a pan and heat until boiling, blend.
It’s that easy! I hope you enjoy my record breaking soup.
Lee Riley – Former Royal Marine – Triple World Record Holder – First Athlete to hold Sprinting, Middle Distance and Marathon World Records all at once.
Danielle (Dani) has been training with RF for just over a month now. She has admitted she knew it was not going to be easy, but training to get her beautiful body for her wedding has proved much more difficult than she thought !
Dani has not done any regular exercise since she was at school but is now training harder each day than her professional footballer partner Danny Collins!
Not only is she training 5 to 6 days per week (2 hours plus per day) and supporting Danny, running the family home, looking after Cooper the family dog, including the house chores and cleaning but is Mum to Lucas who is still keeping her up at night, so has to function on a daily basis with broken sleep. Let it not be under estimated, the life and health stresses of first time motherhood, on top of going through hell of a difficult pregnancy, too much amniotic fluid causing more stretching than normal. Lets be honest and not forget the great effort of Super Gran, Dani’s Mum Kim who is invaluble for helping with the babysitting, amongst many other things. Having great support from Dani’s friends and family goes along way, when chaos can consume peoples daily life.
Reversing Dani’s stomach and making her feminely flat and toned is one of our key aims. Dani had a Caesarean section, which poses various challenges to completely building her core (front and back muscles). Her stomach is changing at a alarming rate, proving that the RF methods live up to expectations whilst we head that little bit closer to her Bikini body, as she lays in the gorgeous sun, for her honeymoon in the Malidives.
But all this hard work is paying off ! Just look at the results from the before and during photos so far… on her personal journey, to look and feel her dream best, in her fairy tale wedding dress, she has ordered. I just hope the dressmaker, can keep taking in her dress, as Dani’s new figure transpires. Dani has worked extremely hard during this time to get some great results, not only with the weight loss but how she looks. People have started to notice her now tight bottom and thinner face, including her partner Danny, who is no easy push over, only giving compliments where credit is due.
Dani at the start of her challenge…
Part way through…what a transformation
Watch out in June for the full length shots of Dani before and after her transformation!
Danielle has always struggled with drinking much water and enough to eat during the day. She says that now though after exercise she feels thirsty. Proving that she is starting to use her body to its full potential.
Dani has promised to carry on working hard up to her Wedding in June and with current progress is going to look far more fantastic than she already looks.
Dani your progress so far… has been impressive, keep smiling and maintaining the hard work. Remember don’t rest on your laurels and You will reap the rewards of living the dream for yours and Danny’s big special day. Keep remembering this new healthy transformation and life style is not just for one day, it is for the rest of your life and you will continue to climb the ladder of success with good regular motivational maintenance.
Lee Riley – Former Royal Marine – Triple World Record Holder – First Athlete to hold Sprinting, Middle Distance and Marathon World Records all at once.
February 2012 #02
Welcome back to the Riley Fitness newsletter, my training continues and the pressure is mounting for my next challenge, 100m with 40lb pack. My training is going well, and I am pleased as I have never done serious sprint training before. I am training with Stoke Athletic Club, who have been so welcoming and helping me with some more technical sprint training; I am in the middle of the field of some pretty serious sprinters, encouraging. Training includes a Sunday morning session up the hills in the park, even I have to make sacrifices and train most days of the week including Sundays. I still need to get the balance of energy, pace and the right foods to improve further; there is always something you can do to get better results, this includes my new spikes to give me that extra edge, they are lime green, RF colours! This should give me a big advantage.
My beautiful spikes….
Steve from our local British Legion has contacted me; he like me has raised money for the Legion. Previously he has raised money while riding his motor bike, this time he wants to see how far he can push his bike in 24 hours. He says himself that he is unfit so wants RF to train him and get him in tip top condition to set this record. We will follow his progress over the coming months. RF will continue to support and raise money for The British Legion, to give a donation however small visit our just giving site at www.justgiving.com/rileyfitness
The challenge begins……
Even a one legged challenge…
Lee Wilson and Dani are continuing their training to get their beautiful bodies. Both of them are struggling with drinking water during the day and any is a bonus for them. Drinking water is probably the simplest and most important thing that anyone can do to improve their health, to boost energy levels and their immunity. Drinking water helps to maintain good health, thus enabling us to fight disease and also slow down the ageing process. Water is essential for the body’s growth and maintenance, it also helps us regulate our temperature. If we don’t consume enough we become dehydrated, causing tiredness, headaches and lack of concentration. Ideally we should have 1 ½ – 3 litres a day. Tap water is perfectly adequate and there has been no proven health benefits by having bottled water.
This is advice only and not a substitute for medical advice from your Dr or medical professional.
RF is getting involved with projects at several Universities. Martin who is studying at Northumbria Uni contacted me on seeing the RF website, his final project is about pack running. He had seen my records with the pack and wanted some advice. He is going to discuss pack running as a training aid, its advantages, disadvantages and any problems that arise. He is also designing a weighted pack for running. I have been able to help him with his research from my own experience of running with my other half. Then a completely different project from a group on the sports science course at MMU, Steph and a colleague joined the Winner Fitness group on Monday. They got the group to fill out questionnaires before and after training to see the affect that training has on how you feel. We even got the girls to join in with the training, I think they were surprised how hard the group work.
Some new clients have swelled the RF numbers and made it the best start to a year to date. January and February are usually slow and very long feeling months. Another positive is that I have had some more sponsorship for this year. These include Denise and Ian from The Woodside Pub, Wistaston.They have set up their own charity, Clover Taverns Charitable Trust supporting local charities and have already raised a considerable amount of money. RF will be backing their charity, during this year. Also Cheshire based recruitment business CL Solutions, will be seriously invovloed with RF over the next 12 months.
I have received a lovely letter of support from Seb Coe after my mile record, which you can still watch at www.rileyfitness.co.uk . I am excited to say that I am now in communication with him to keep him up to date with my successes and plans this year. I feel honoured that he has the time considering his busy and exciting year. Maybe I will get him to visit RF’s new exclusive private gym overlooking some great woodland that we also use for our training.
You may remember from the news reports of my mile success that my Dad had come out of hospital that morning suffering from gallstones; he has now had his operation and making a good recovery. We are all looking forward to him returning to Winner Fitness in the not too distant future.
Lee Riley – Former Royal Marine – Triple World Record Holder – First Athlete to hold Sprinting, Middle Distance and Marathon World Records all at once.
Welcome to the new monthly Riley Fitness newsletter. Hear about our achievements, events , advice about both fitness and nutrition. News about our sponsors, opportunities and what the future holds not just for me but for all my clients.
January 2012 #01.
Great news to start the year is that I am training Premiership footballer Danny Collins and his partner Danielle for their Wedding in June, this just 12 weeks after their son Lucas was born. Danielle is already working hard as in 5 months wants to go from a dress size 12 to an 8. She has already noticed a difference in her core muscles, her stomach has slimmed dramatically and has lost a staggering 7lbs+ in just 7 days! This has all being done by Riley Fitness natural healthy methods and no dietting. Well done Dani, keep up the good work. We look forward to following your transformation to the Wedding, showing the before, during and after photographs on Dani’s journey for the start of her new lifestyle.
After the excitment of November when I had broken the World Record for a mile with 40lb pack, read about it at http://rileyfitness.co.uk/blog/ and see me in Men’s Health to, telling you about the training involved, nutrition that I needed and the sacrifices I had to make to be a World Record Breaker. I thought December would be a quiet end to the year, but it saw some more great achievements from clients. Jacqui came to RF earlier in the year wanting to get fit for her 50th Birthday in May and boost her confidence, ultimately getting a better way of life. She has found it a challenging 8 months but very rewarding. She has lost 20 inches all over, all those toning exercises have paid off. There have been tears along the way but Jacqui now knows that what you put in is what you get out of these training sessions. Then along with John(40) competed in and completed their first 10k race in Wrexham. It was a very cold day with sleet and freezing rain. There were 300 runners, all of whom were club runners with many races and experience to draw on for this race. Jacqui and John did a great job,they both finished in respectable times, the before and after photos certainly tell their own story.The medals were definately earned and worn with pride.
Lambs to the slaughter……….
Winning the lottery faces after the 10k
Jacqui also had an amazing holiday in Canada visiting her Daughter and with her new fitness and weight loss was able to do new exciting activities, especially down hill, cross country skiing and dog sledging. Watch out on Riley Fitness for the full story.
Riley Fitness has enabled Jac, to live one of her dreams. Never stop believing…!
I had, what some would say a crazy idea for Christmas- Personal Training on Christmas Day! Well training is a 365 days a year job and with commited clients who are willing to put in the effort to. Luckily I have some crazy clients, so Jacqui and I were up with the lark, Christmas hats on and Christmas music blaring out. Tyres out for core work, building a snowman of tyres adds some fun, we earned our Christmas dinner. John even ran to training, though he waited until he arrived to put on his Christmas hat, he is not quite so crazy.It was a great way to start the day and we had a lot of fun. There is nothing better than being out in the fresh air rather than being a couch potato in a stuffy house.
On Boxing Day I was struggling with a really bad cold that had been lingering on for weeks, a horrible cough and tight chest but I decided to go ahead with a run in Chester. I had a hard 4.5 miles but great run with my other half(my pack of 40lbs) around Chester Race Course, out and back along part of the Chester City Walls, before the final lap of the race couirse again. I was delighted to finish in the top 25%, 84th out of about 400 + runners.
I finished the year on the South and Co Calendar, the month of May ( more records hopefully around this time), I guess as Mr Maytivator not quite the’Calendar Girls’ but I am really pleased with the result. So another year has gone, but it has been a year of great achievements for Riley Fitness from me down to all my clients.
A New Year and what a year this is going to be, not only for RF but for the country and sport, Olympic year, such an exciting time. The year has already got off to a great start with new members joining Winner Fitness on a Monday, making this a very diverse group. They are becoming a really good team and although its tough we manage to have some fun. After one difficult exercise, sitting down and standing up without the use of hands repeatedly, one of the girls was left with the running track imprinted on her bottom! No one said exercise was easy.
Winner Fitness Christmas Social………..not all work and no play!
Landmark Birthdays all round, my 30th, John’s 40th, Jacqui’s 50th and now Lee Wilson (what a great strong name!!) is wanting to get fit before his 40th the day after my Birthday in November. He is going to also be the Diet Coke Break Guy at work later in the year. We look forward to seeing those photographs. He has made a strong, committed start to the year, come on Lee!
More exciting news, I have secured sponsorship from Audi in Crewe for this year of the next higher profile 5 races, this includes an Audi for 3 months with the RF logo on it. So look out for me around the area. I am looking to secure more sponsorship going forward into the year, so any ideas contact me on info@rileyfitness.co.uk
Watch this space for the next newsletter from RF and find out what we are doing in the months to come,
Dani and Lucas….no words needed
