Hi, Thanks for taking the time to read my bio.
I’m John Howells Age 37
Hometown Pontypridd, South Wales
Based Certified & Insured Personal Trainer in Cardiff & RCT. Qualified Primary School & English Language Teacher.
My qualifications Higher National Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, PGCE (Primary Teaching), Masters Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Qualified Personal Trainer at level 3, Qualified Fitness and Exercise Instructor at level 2, Leader in Running Fitness (Welsh Athletics), Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis (Human Kinetics).
My experience In my younger years I focused on hypertrophy, toning, cardiovascular fitness and sports performance, playing football to semi-professional level. Most recently i’ve become an experienced endurance athlete completing 28 full marathons and 4 ironman and long course triathlons, along with many shorter distance races. I have enjoyed events in 14 different countries with contrasting conditions and terrains and performances progressing to elite level including 15 x sub 3 hour marathons . In 2019 I came 3rd in the Welsh Trail Running Championships and the Gwent Cross-Country League, I ran a 2:41.55 marathon in Barcelona and I was the sub 3 hour pacer at the Newport, Wales Marathon. I specialise in training and teaching 1:1 and in small groups where I can fully focus on my clients needs. I have taught in primary school classrooms in London and my English language teaching experience includes working with adult, teen and young learners from A1 to C2 levels; notably preparing for Cambridge exams, teaching general English, business English and IELTS test preparation. English language PT
What makes me different Real life sporting experience, testing effective training methods and adapting lifestyles to meet the physical and mental demands of sport. Strengths include running and triathlon specific training, including run biomechanics, toning, calisthenics (body-weight exercises) functional strength, core stability and I have a passion and understanding of good nutrition. I am extremely passionate about communicating, developing and helping people achieve their goals, both body and mind.
Goals • Run the Stockholm Marathon, my only marathon DNF Events • Achieve a sub 10hr ironman • Improve my awful Spanish.
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What else makes me tick Nature’s gym, adventure, travel, music, coffee, world grub, architecture, sand, sea, blue skies, swim, bike, run, NFL and of course time spent with family and friends.
Favourite super foods Avocado & Salmon Favourite fun foods Classic fish and chips in a bag & Pizza!
Favourite workout Steady running in the mountains or on hilly trails.
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