My Story

From a kid chasing dreams to a coach helping others achieve theirs.

I’ve been active for as long as I can remember. From a young age, sport was everything — football at break time, athletics in the summer, and eventually basketball became my obsession.

As a teenager, I played at a high level, chasing the dream of becoming a pro. It taught me a lot: discipline, commitment and how much I loved training — not just the game, but the process behind it. During my time at the academy, being in the gym became something I enjoyed, and I found myself fascinated by strength and conditioning.

Young boy with short dark hair wearing a black headband that has white text, a light gray T-shirt with dark trim, flexing his biceps at an outdoor event with a large crowd on a grassy field and a clear sky in the background.
Young boys in red and green soccer uniforms posing in front of a goal on a grassy field, celebrating after a game.
A young boy wearing an orange sports T-shirt and a medal around his neck, smiling and raising his arms in celebration outdoors with people and vehicles in the background.
A young male athlete holding a certificate at the 2018 Mid-Herfordshire District Athletics Championships during daytime. The certificate recognizes his third place in a 1500 meter race for boys aged 9.
A group of basketball players wearing black uniforms huddling together in a gymnasium with their arms raised and fists in the air.
Two young basketball players competing for control of the ball during a game. One player in a red uniform is defending against a player in a blue uniform who is dribbling the ball.
A basketball game in progress with a player in a black jersey jumping to shoot, while an opponent in a white jersey with the number 15 raises his arm to block. Another player in a white uniform is running nearby, and a referee stands in the backgroun
Collage of basketball players celebrating and posing, with the text "Southern Conference Champions" in the center, indicating the team has won the championship.
A person taking a mirror selfie at the gym, standing in front of weightlifting equipment, wearing a black sports shirt, black pants, and sneakers.

But like many stories, mine didn’t go the way I planned.

I fell out of love with the sport I’d built my identity around. After years of chasing it, I hit a wall — physically, mentally, emotionally. I walked away. But I still needed an outlet. That’s when running and training filled the gap — not to compete, but to feel good, to stay grounded and to keep active. Somewhere in that shift, I realised I wanted to help others find that same power through fitness.

A person running on a track at night under bright lights, wearing athletic clothing, a beanie, and gloves.

This led me to wanting to become a personal trainer.

It started with coaching my mum’s friend at a David Lloyd gym before I was even qualified — technically breaking the rules, but I was determined to learn. At the same time, I was mentored by a small local gym, who offered me a job upon completion of my personal training qualification. It felt like everything was lining up… until it wasn’t.

The job offer fell through. I got told off for coaching without permission. And just like that, I was back to square one.

But after receiving my first upfront payment, I bought a few sets of dumbbells, resistance bands, a bench… and I backed myself.

And from that moment, my mobile personal training business was born.

Open cardboard boxes containing brochures for 1:1 mobile personal training, with a green and black color scheme, featuring a silhouette of a person and a QR code.
Open trunk of a car displaying a set of 5 kg black dumbbells, colorful resistance bands, a black kettlebell, and a small blue dumbbell.

It started in one circle. A couple of clients, a bit of momentum… and slowly, things began to grow. I learned what it meant to run a business. What it meant to coach people properly — to build trust, deliver results and, most importantly, how to create a fitness experience that people looked forward to.

Four women dressed in athletic clothing and posing in a playful boxing stance outdoors on grass, with green trees and a modern building in the background.

Fast forward to now, I’m coaching multiple sessions a day — from 1:1 clients in their homes to corporate fitness sessions at their offices. I’m also building out my own garage gym to create a space where my clients can come and train with me with all the equipment they need and more. A space that reflects everything I believe in: real coaching, consistency and honest work.

A small gym room with a treadmill, weightlifting bar with weights, and various fitness accessories, all arranged on black shelves with dark flooring.
Garage interior with tools, storage items, and a standing fan, partially lit by sunlight through windows.

Alongside all of this, I’ve continued to challenge myself as an athlete, having ran my first marathon in June 2024 in a time of 2:58, to then running a time of 2:36 just four months later in October 2024. Now, I’m training to break 2:30 at the Berlin Marathon in September 2025.

A male marathon runner celebrates as he crosses the finish line, wearing a yellow tank top and shorts, with a race bib number 25629, in a stadium filled with spectators.
A male runner crossing the finish line at the Stockholm Marathon, with spectators in the stands watching under a bright partly cloudy sky.
Male marathon runner wearing black tank top, black shorts, and a black cap, running on a city street during a race, with a London Eye ferris wheel and city buildings in the background on a sunny day.
A male marathon runner crossing the finish line at the Frankfurt Marathon, pointing forward with his right hand, wearing sunglasses, a black athletic top, striped shorts, and running shoes, with spectators and event banners in the background.
A male runner racing on a city street, wearing sunglasses, a sleeveless sports top, and bright orange running shoes during a marathon or race event.
A person running in a marathon, wearing orange running shoes, a sleeveless top, black shorts, and sunglasses, with a background of trees and other runners, and confetti on the ground.

For me it’s not all about chasing times though — it’s about committing to the process. Training with intent. Pushing limits. All while finding enjoyment in the journey along the way. The same principles I bring to every session with my clients.

This is still just the beginning, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come and excited about what’s to come.