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SamBfit Personal Training, Stoke (2026)

Running Coach • Race & Event Training • Postnatal • Rehab • Weight Loss • Senior Strength & Fall Prevention.

08/07/2026

Just a little post to say the quiet on here doesn’t mean things have stopped.

I’m still coaching, still training and adventuring, still planning sessions, still making people sweat (and occasionally laugh at the same time).

I’m just spending a little less time on social media right now and a little more time enjoying the things happening away from the screen.

If you need me, I’m only a message away 🙂

26/03/2026

You shouldn’t have to choose between looking after yourself and being present with your family.

Maybe you’re like us, taking turns.
Or maybe you’ve chosen to prioritise family time, and your own self-care has taken a hit.

For a while, that was us.
One of us training.
One of us with our girl.
Always swapping… but missing each other in the process.

So we changed it.

We’ve started a Sunday routine that works for all three of us... movement, fresh air, and proper family time.

We choose a different location each week.

Sometimes it’s a trip to Rabbit Island to play on the beach and take it in turns to run around the island.

Sometimes it’s a hike for Rae, and we take it in turns to do a hill run..

Sometimes it’s a trip to the park, where one of us does a workout while the other plays with Rae.

We all have time together, and then we swap, so everyone gets a moment to move and recharge.

Not a runner? That’s okay.
It could be a walk, a bike ride, or any activity that makes you feel good and takes care of your body.

It doesn't have to be perfect.
Just finding a way to move and take care of ourselves without losing this.

18/02/2026

A few months ago, following my races in Sweden, I stopped chasing fast times and let my body have some well deserved rest.

No intervals.
No all-out efforts.
No “just one more rep” mentality.

I kept running, but at a pace that felt kind to my body.
I focused on deep core strength, mobility, controlled plyometrics, and some steady hill work. Nothing extreme. Just consistent, intentional work.

Yesterday, I went out for my first fast 5K in months…

…and knocked 11 seconds off my personal best.

No magic session.
No secret workout.
Just a body that felt stronger, more coordinated, and fresher than it had in a long time.

Sometimes performance doesn’t come from pushing harder.
Sometimes it comes from stepping back, fixing the foundations, and giving your body space to rebuild.

If you’re in a season where things feel slower, heavier, or more frustrating than they used to - don’t panic.

A well-timed “down phase” isn’t lost fitness.
It’s an investment.

Slow down the pace.
Tighten up the foundations.
Let the body absorb the work.

Then watch what happens when you ask it to go fast again.

06/02/2026

Mums, this one’s for you 💛

Our Rebuild & Relearn – Mums & Bubs Postnatal Program starts next week 🙌

If you’re a new mum, or perhaps your kids are at school already, but you never quite got around to doing the recovery work — this class is for you.

Feeling sore or out of touch with your body? Dealing with incontinence? Want to get back to the things you love without worrying about injury? Or just jump on the trampoline with your kids worry-free? It starts here.

Two hours a week for eight weeks is all it takes. A little time for you now can make a big difference in the years to come. You deserve to feel strong, capable, and at home in your body again.

Plunket volunteers are there to help with your little one, so you can focus on yourself. You’ll leave each session feeling relaxed, accomplished, and part of a lovely, supportive community (with plenty of post-class coffee catch-ups).

Classes:
• Wednesday 9:30–10:30am
• Friday 1:25–2:25pm

Cost:
• $10 per class when attending both sessions each week (recommended for best results)
• $12.50 per class if attending once per week (best supplemented with at-home practice)

Sign up today — your future self will thank you.

Contact [email protected].

09/12/2025

Meet Lauren — a brilliant example of what happens when determination meets the right support.

Back in August, Lauren came to me wanting strength training to support her ultra prep for the 50k Spectacle. She was juggling part-time work, three kids, and an injured knee (a minor meniscus tear that flared with long runs and deep bends). She's not a fan of commercial gyms, so having a private space to train in made all the difference.

She knew she needed accountability, alignment-focused strength work, and a trainer who programmed specifically for her — so she committed to twice-weekly sessions and kept up her own pre/post-run routine.

The result? Less pain, more strength, and far more confidence heading into her race.

Fast forward to last weekend…
She absolutely nailed her race. She’s chuffed, I’m chuffed, and honestly? This is exactly why I love what I do.

⬇️ Lauren’s message to me;

'Sam I enjoyed every minute of it! Thank you so much for getting me to this place. I felt so prepared out there and stoked with my time 8 hours 47.

I'm so tired now and very sore but felt strong esp at the end! Thank you!!!'

If you’ve got a hectic life, kids who need you, or an injury in the mix — you can still build the strength to chase the big stuff.

Lauren’s proof. And I’m right here to help you do it too. 💪✨

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