My sporting background has been mainly in running, for nearly forty years. Road racing was the main stay of my competitive running, and social running has been very important to me too. Also track events, cross country and trail running. Distances raced from 800 metres on the track through to the marathon on the road.

In 1999, along with a handful of other runners I was a founder member of Haverhill Running Club in Suffolk. I am still a member, and involved on the organising committee. Whilst with the club I was Chairman for six years, and became qualified as a Leader in Running Fitness.

The experience in running has been invaluable in the consideration of client’s presenting injuries and overuse problems. I appreciate the desire for clients to keep on training, if at all possible,  despite experiencing some issues along the way. Also of course the need to rest when appropriate. 

Sporting activities have  also included competitive cycle racing, including cyclo-cross. 

Keeping fit has become a way of life for me, and that led me to often visit the gym, and eventually qualify as a level two gym instructor. Following on from this I have enjoyed teaching fitness and have organised, and lead, a Boot Camp session twice per week, circuit training and a general exercise session, mainly catering  for clients with entry level fitness.

The service offered by Bumpstead Therapy is of course not restricted to people who take part in sport only. Everyday life can bring with it aches, pains and muscle related issues, which can be presented for treatment.

I take pride in offering the best possible service to clients, based on a desire to help people enjoy their sport or simply life in general. Years of being involved in the fitness industry has taught me so much about the psychology, training, motivation and enjoyment of exercise.

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