Richard Taylor - Personal Trainer

20/10/2026

Sapiston '10k' 2026 🥈

Can I just say, I booked on to this run late as I was in 2 minds about doing it but I absolutely loved it this year!

No stress, no pressure, just turn up for a bimble and to support the team 🐯

It rained before the run so no warm up, a chatty 1st km, a stop at a mile to give Katrina my zoodie (I was particularly attached to it prior ❄️) and then a steady run through the fields and trails.

Yeah it rained, heavy! And the wind was strong but I think this is probably the most I've enjoyed an organised run this year.

I could just about see Barry Lynn in the distance securing his first place position and I came in second again, second year in a row for both of us!

Thanks Run Breckland for providing great, local runs and keeping us warm with teas and coffees after ☕️

Lovely meeting with my comminuty on the weekends and getting it done 🧡

Thanks for our supporters as always, it can't be fun standing in the cold and wet waiting for us to run back in!

Thanks to the photographers on course capturing the run in all its glory!

13/10/2026

Great Eastern Half Marathon 2026

The plan - well funnily enough it wasn't to run a half marathon, it was to support my guys taking part but Lightning boy ⚡️( 🪖🪽🚩 ) wanted to run it in aid of Parkinson’s UK and wanted pacing - I couldn't say no!

The aim - get him a sub 90 for his first official half marathon.
The ex*****on - easy!!!

We started conserved and built up as we went, tracking each KM and earning time in the bank for a definite sub 90.

At 16km, Ryan dropped a gear and left me for his final 5km push, I was happy at my pace and enjoyed watching him create distance between us.

It also ment I could enjoy a little walk and sip of water without splashing it all over me 🤣

My time - 1:29:31 which is actually my third fastest 5km, not to shabby considering the event load this season and no specific half mara training, just ticking over with the fitness I already have!

Ryans time - 1:27:50 a fantastic first attempt and one I'm sure that will be beaten over and over again for many years to come. I'm just pleased to
have been part of the journey 🙌🏼

Shout out to all Tigers taking part and everyone else we know, a truly inspiring day for it 🧡

12/10/2026

Get in!!

08/10/2026

Thompson 10km 2026 - 39.59

The annual Thompson 10k is always a nice run out after a heavy event season.

We've been attending these since 2018 and I can tell you we've seen some temperature changes!

A beautiful day out there, with the Tigers and remembering the track. The first 2/3km is lovely, the rest is a little harder!

The goal: Finish in 40 minutes dead on - I couldn't get much closer!

The run was slightly over 10k, I hit 10km at 39.49. I'm just chuffed I managed it, it means the speed is still there another year on 🔥

Done enough to bag third place 🥉 the legend Michal, who is the current course record holder came up to watch and is sadly out with injury.

Shout out to the team - Barry Lynn for coming first in the 10k 🥇 for bagging 1st place in the 5km 🥇 and Stacey for 1st female 🥇

Where I train: The Functional Fitness Suite
What I eat: Simmer Eats 🍲🧡
The supps i take: Ancient Extracts

20/09/2026

So much fun yesterday at Nuclear Fit with the team 🐯🧡

20/09/2026

Are any of my followers interested in getting their children involved with this?

🐯 Tiger Fitness Next Gen 🐯

We've got an exciting opportunity coming up.

We have space for up to 10 people between the age of 11 and 19 to join us for a progressive 5 week Strength and Conditioning course.

Here, students will learn how to move effectively and lift safely with good form. They'll also learn mechanics behind compound lifts and will take part in conditioning workouts.

The best thing for you parents... it's FREE 🤩

Here's what you need to be able to apply;

📅 Your child needs to be available for every Wednesday session. The dates are;

30th September
7th October
14th October
21st October
28th October

🕓 Sessions start at 4.15pm and will run to 5pm

🧒 Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 19

🔟 Only 10 spaces available.

We'll take care of the rest!

📧 To apply, please email Rich - [email protected] with the name, age and reason your child should be considered for this free course.

Please feel free to share this with anyone who maybe interested in helping their child or someone they know become a little wiser to activity and exercise.

Spaces are subject to availability. All emails will be replied to once applications close.

Applications close at 12pm Sunday 20th September.

Look forward to hearing from you 🐯

19/06/2026

It's my birthday 🎂 🥳

At The Functional Fitness Suite we have a tradition - on your birthday you wear the birthday vest!

And it just so happened to fall on the Castle Hill session 🤪

36 times up and down with the 10kg vest on - in 19 degree heat at 7am, it got hot!!

And I managed it in less than an hour too 🙌🏼

All good training for Deadly Dozen in August - hopefully I won't almost die next time 🤣

Thanks to the members for cheering me along while enjoying their workout and especially to Sandra White for my Crispy Creme donut 😋