Tia-Lilly Coaching

My Journey

My relationship with sport and fitness started when I was just 7 years old.

For years, running was a huge part of my life. I grew up as a competitive middle- and long-distance runner, and sport became something that shaped so much of who I was. I loved the challenge, the discipline and the feeling of working towards something bigger than myself.

But when I was 14, things changed. I stepped away from running and, for a while, I completely fell out of love with sport and fitness. Something that had once been such a big part of my life no longer felt like something I wanted to do.

It wasn’t until I picked up a running injury and began rehabilitation that my relationship with exercise started to change again.

Through rehab, I was introduced to a completely different side of fitness. I started going to the gym, experimenting with different forms of training and discovering that exercise didn’t have to revolve around running. I found a new enjoyment in getting stronger, learning what my body could do and, most importantly, moving because I genuinely wanted to.

That experience changed the way I looked at fitness.

Running will always be a big part of my story, but I’ve learnt that fitness can look completely different for everyone. It doesn’t have to mean training for a race, spending hours in the gym or chasing a certain physique. It can simply be about becoming stronger, feeling more confident, creating healthy habits and finding a form of movement that you actually enjoy.

After completing my undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, and gaining my Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, I’m now ready to put everything I’ve learnt into practice.

With my background in competitive middle- and long-distance running, alongside my experience with strength and gym-based training, I want to help people find an approach to fitness that works for them.

My goal is to help as many people as possible start, continue or progress their own fitness journey — without feeling like they have to be perfect.

Whether you’re completely new to exercise, returning after time away, or simply looking to take your training to the next level, I want to help you build strong, healthy habits that become part of your everyday life and, ultimately, feel more confident in yourself and what your body can do.

Because I know first-hand that your fitness journey doesn’t always go in a straight line — and sometimes, changing direction can be exactly what you need.

Reach out to us to start your fitness journey with me. Whether you have inquiries or want to schedule a consultation, I am here to support you on your path to optimal health and fitness.

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