Testimonies

It has been a while since we chased testimonies from our clients - we prefer them to simply tell their friends and training buddies about Fit-For. However, with the creation of the new site we were told we simply HAD to put testimonies on the site. I always think they sound a bit contrived and always wonder how many testimonies we read on websites are for real... Anyway, here is what some of our clients have to say!

>>>> ''I used to enjoy cycling, but now I love it. With the challenges of earning a living, holding together a marriage and dragging up two young children I have limited time available for training. Fit-For have helped me use this limited time far more effectively. Within a week I was enjoying my cycling more and within two weeks I was reaping noticeable improvements in form. Knowledgeable, supportive and friendly; I can’t recommend Fit-For highly enough.'' – Steve W.

>>>> ''Fit-For has helped me achieve the one thing that had always been lacking in my training - focus. Despite a hectic work schedule, John has tailored my training to suit my lifestyle while managing to challenge me to do better each week. I've already achieved what I set out as my main goal for the season, and I can see myself going better still before the season ends." - Phil S. 

>>>> "I asked John and the Fit-For team to help prepare me for the National Sprint Triathlon Championships. With their advice I altered my mix of training and improved the quality. Did it work? Well, despite breaking my hand a week before the race, I still finished 22nd with a new PB on a tough course." - Simon F.

>>>> "I think the Fit-For coaching has changed me from an average rider into quite a competent one. It’s made me achieve my goal of being fit enough to complete the Etape and also to go on to do other events in the future. Even though the training has sometimes been hard, I’ve still kept my enthusiasm for the sport. I’ve lost a stone in weight and I am in great shape. All in all it’s been money well spent. I can’t rate John highly enough!" - Stephen C.

>>>> "I now weigh just under 13 stone which means I have lost 2 and 3/4 stone so far this year and I'm now the lightest I've been for 11 years. This is due to a combination of regular racing and improved diet inspired by my coach at Fit-For. They just expect everyone to fit in a medium jersey!!" - Mark M.

>>>> "I started off with Fit-For after failing to get any points on my 4th cat licence since taking up racing last summer (sad I know!!). In 8 weeks of training with Fit-For (and a great tea stop at the Lucky Duck!) I got 3 top 10's including a 3rd place which secured my 3rd cat licence. In this short time I have learnt how to race properly and where to position myself in the bunch. Now for the 2nd category licence." - Paul R.

>>>> "I originally signed up with John at Fit-For to get me in shape for the amateur Tour of Flanders 165 mile ride earlier this year, and following a successful trip round, he is now helping me make the transition in to racing. John is responsible for inflicting large amounts of suffering on me, but he does it with such ready wit and banter that it seems worthwhile!" - Paul H.

>>>> "Fit-For have given structure and clarity to my training, I have never been as strong on the bike as I am after 6 months of John's coaching. One word of caution though - don't leave him alone with your cakes." - David S.

>>>> "In terms of the past 3 months and the Etape, thanks again for everything. I couldn't have done it without you. Really. During my ride on Monday I saw a lot of sad people on the side of the road, in the broom wagon and in the ambulance (too many there). If it was not for your coaching I could have been in one of those groups. But I wasn't - I was on the bike and having a great ride and a lot of fun (even when it was tough). You have done a great job taking an ex-smoker that hadn't cycled in almost 30 years and getting him ready to have a successful ride on a tough course." - Robert K.

>>>> "Just wanted to say thanks for the training event on Boxhill. I think that weekend made the difference between success and failure in the Etape (which I completed within the time!). The things that I took away from your sessions which made such a difference were; to change the rear cassette to 12-27, descending in the drops in a relaxed position and the whole idea of hydration and carrying sachets of electrolyte to refill water bottles. These tips really helped me as I descended with confidence and didn't have any dehydration problems, unlike friends who blew up late on despite being much stronger cyclists." - Richard K.

If you are a Fit-For client, or have been on a training session or ride, then why not drop us a line to let us know how you found your Fit-For experience. From now on we will try to post all testimonies in order to give potential clients a rounded and honest view of F-F.