Sophie Collett Ultra Adventurer joins the team
Ultra Adventurer Sophie Collett joins the Fitkitpro team. Here are some of Sophie's achievements.
Thames Meander 2008 (50 miles non stop) 3rd woman overall, Marathon des Sables 2008 (250km, 6 days, self sufficent) Top 25 women overall, Top 5 British Women overall, Jungle Marathon 2008 (250km, 6 days, self sufficent) 1st woman overall, Yukon Artic Ultra 300 2009 (300 miles non stop in 8 days, self sufficient) Only woman in event. Gobi March 2009 (250km, 6 days, self sufficent) Winner team event, 2nd woman overall, Top 15 overall men & women. The Oner 2009 & 2010 (80 miles non stop along the Jurassic Coast, 2nd woman overall, Top 10 overall. Costal Race 2009 (3 marathons in 3 days). We are in total awe of Sophie's mental and physical strength and very pleased to have her on board. Sophie does all this while working as Physiotherapist in Bath.
Chrissie Wellington dominates Roth in World Record Time
There aren’t words to describe the incredible performance of world-beating triathlete Chrissie Wellington at the Challenge Roth today as she smashed her own world best time of 8:31:59, set here last year, with an amazing 8:19:13 that was good enough for seventh place overall.
The ever-smiling Wellington was dominant from start to finish, exiting the water on the heels of early swim leader Tereza Macel (CZE) in 50:28 and quickly overcoming that to burn through the bike course in the fastest ever achieved in an iron-distance triathlon and build a lead of nearly 22 minutes heading onto the run. She carried on at a similarly scorching run pace, ticking the kilometres over at a reported a 3:50/km at some stages to produce a 2:48:54 marathon.
Tony Strudwick brings the FITKITPro® to Manchester United
The Fitkitpro is in place at the Man Utd training ground in Carrington ready for the start of the new season. Tony Strudwick, Head of Sports Science at Old Trafford brings the Fitkitpro into the Man United training programme for functional benefits it gives to the players.
FITKITPro® working with Ambition Racing
We are excited to be working with Marc Telling and his team at Ambition Racing.
Ambition Racing is a premier training supplier to athletes aiming to achieve the highest standards of performance within ski racing.
Ambition Racing is registered with Snowsport England and its training programs are recognized by UK sports governing body, Snowsport GB.
Ambition Racing supplies unique training to athletes throughout 12 months of the year, with different programmes available for varying abilities of skiers. Programmes vary from one-day, grass routes camps on dry slopes through to 12-month, full time, structured alpine programs that are over seen by a range of specialist coaches. All programs are individually designed to fit the needs of the athlete and are based upon the Ambition Philosophy.
The consequence of this elite training is that 50% of the Ambition Race Team for the 2008 / 09 season are National Team level athletes, and that in 2008 Ambition trainees took home over 20 National Titles on both snow and artificial surfaces. The success seen by Ambition Racing since its birth in 2007 is second to none, a fact illustrated by the Ambition Race Teams First Place in the Club event at the British Championships 2008.
Ambition Racing is now the pathway of choice for Alpine athletes looking to progress to the British Team and beyond.
3 time and reigning World Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington honoured with the MBE
World Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has today been bestowed with an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday 2010 Honours List. Chrissie has been awarded the prestigious title for her outstanding achievements in the field of Triathlon.
Norfolk born Chrissie is the reigning and three time World Ironman Champion and last year set the women’s World Record for the best time in an Ironman distance race.
Chrissie, 33, said: “I am so thrilled to have been awarded an MBE. It really is an incredible honour, and I am so proud to represent the sport of triathlon in the UK and around the world. Being awarded the MBE has given me an added boost as I train for my next ironman race, Challenge Roth in Germany in July where I hope to lower the World Record that I set there last year”
Chrissie Wellington 3 time and reigning World Ironman Champion uses the FITKITPRO
Fitkitpro is really excited to have World Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington on board. We are also proud to be supporting the Jane Tomlinson Appeal along with Chrissie, Jane was everything you would ever want in a person and an athlete. The appeal is continuing to do a great job, helping children's and cancer charities across the globe. Already having raised £3 million, they have now set a £5 million target.
FITKIT Pro® goes pitchside at Twickenham
The Fitkitpro made its debut at the side of the pitch for the England v Barbarains game. A proud moment for all of us.
England Rugby U-20s take the Fitkitpro to the World Cup in Argentina
The U-20s have taken the Fitkitpro to the World Cup to help with their training whilst travelling. They kicked off their tournament with a 22-48 win over host Argentina, running in 5 tries.
Lee Haskins beats Dan Broadhurst to win the Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Title
Lee Haskins added the Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Title to his British Title. Outpointing Broadhurst over 12 rounds in Newport, Lee received a unanimous verdict from the judges.
FITKIT Pro® at the launch of Barry McGuigans Boxing Academies
FITKIT Pro® was proud to support the launch of Barry McGuigans new Boxing Academies that are being run through FE Colleges across the country. The launch at Leicester City's Walker Stadium was a great success and we wish Barry all the best with his vision for the Academies.
The wide-reaching programme is hoped to help disadvantaged youngsters become fit for education and employment, and also help talented young boxers fulfil their potential in sport through the first modern apprenticeship in boxing.
The programme will have four aspects, including a Neets programme aimed at engaging young people back into education and society, initially through a 10-week course, hoped to help develop their motivation, confidence, and basic key skills.
There will also be a Boxing Development Centre, aimed at 16 to 19-year-olds who have already chosen further education. They will receive a full-time education together with up to nine hours of non-contact boxing training every week.
An Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) scheme is a two-year course aimed at students who show ability and aspiration to perform at the highest level within boxing. There will also be an international section of the scheme, offering overseas students a structured development programme.
RFUW takes on the FITKIT Pro®
Daniel Howells Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Six Nation winning RFUW England Team picks the FITKIT Pro® to use at home and on training camps abroad. See Daniel's testimonial.
David Lloyds to launch the FITKIT Pro® at their Bristol Club
David Lloyds are launching the FITKIT Pro® at their Bristol clubs Open Days on the 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th August. It will used by the PTs at the club and also in a studio class. More details to follow...
James Brewer picked for the GB team for the World Championships in Berlin
Semi World 1500m 2009
2nd European Under 23 1500m 2009
1st England Under 23 1500m 2009
Joe Lloyd wins 400m Hurdles World Championship, 2nd Aug 09.
1st Midland Championships
1st British Championships
1st World Championships
Katie Swan from UK wins prestigious International Tennis Competition - (www.lta.org.uk)
Bristol based Katie Swan, aged 10, has won The Smrikva Bowl tournament in Pula, Croatia, which is considered to be the most important international tennis tournament for children aged 10 and under.
Over 100 boys and girls from over 24 countries and 5 continents competed. The Smrikva Bowl is considered to be one of the most important 10 and under tennis tournaments in the world. Top players from various countries competed. In the final Katie played Jovana Vukovic, the No. 1 from Serbia, beating her 6-4, 6-2.
On the Sunday after finals day on Saturday, the boys and girls finalists represented Europe against the top players from the United States. Europe beat the US 7-1 and Katie won both her singles matches. Katie’s prizes included a week at the Mouratoglou Academy in Paris, a sports contract with Wilson, a mountain bike and an Adidas tennis shirt signed by Anna Ivanovic.
Katie trains at David Lloyd, Bristol with Rob Hawkins, Head of Tennis, and regularly attends National training camps at Roehampton where she has been coached by Judy Murray. In May she won the National Clay Court Invitational Tournament at Queenswood, Hertsfordshire. Katie attends The Downs School, Wraxall, North Somerset.
Katie was using the FITKIT Pro® for her conditioning with Peter Faulkner for the 6 months prior to these tournaments.
England Netball incorporate the FITKIT Pro® into their training at home and on tour
England Netball have included the FITKIT Pro® into their training programme at home and because of its versatility and portability the U-21s have taken it on tour to Australia and Barbados.
JOE LLOYD WINS THE BITISH AND MIDLANDS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Joe Lloyd’s successful return to the track continued as he followed up his win at the Midland Championships, by winning the British Championships in Birmingham. Joe has also been selected by GB to compete at the Worlds in a couple of weeks.
BRIAN ASHTON MBE LINKS IN WITH THE FITKIT Pro®
Having someone of Brian’s ability and experience immediately seeing the benefits that the FITKIT Pro® can bring to sport is invaluable. Brian saw the Whole Body Stability® (shoulder, knee, ankle as well as core) and functional strength the FITKIT Pro® gives an athlete the moment he saw it in use. The FITKIT Pro® is now being used by International Rugby players, Athletes, Footballers, Tennis players, Swimmers, Archers, World Champion Cyclist and more. Brian’s vision to look outside the box and see things others do not, is a skill a lot of coaches never get and we are very proud and privileged to have Brian linked in with us on the FITKIT Pro®.
Haskins brushes Burkinshaw aside
Bristol's Lee Haskins retained his British super-flyweight title with victory over Sheffield-based Ross Burkinshaw in Sunderland. In his first title defence, Haskins overpowered his rival with his punches being met with scant reply. The inexperienced Burkinshaw's misery was ended when the bout was stopped in the fourth round.
"I’ve used other forms of suspension training before but the natural feel and much more specific movements I can do with the FITKIT Pro® for boxing, make it the best by miles, there is just no comparison."
Lee Haskins, British super-flyweight Champion.
Larry Godfrey picked for the World Archery GB Team
Larry follows up shooting his best scores with getting picked for the team to go the Worlds in Korea this August.
