Jennie Edmondson

Life is too short to take too seriously but too important not to take care of ourselves.  It’s never too late to make a fresh start or learn something new and you’re never too old to squat!  

I am an ex-military mother of 2 who enjoys obstacle races and adventure sports.  I love fell running fell and mountain biking and I  love spending time outdoors in the fabulous Lake District. 

I developed a passion for fitness when I joined the RAF and had the opportunity to try an abundance of activities and sports. 

 So after 22 years of active service, I knew all I wanted to do when I left was to help others in their health and fitness journeys.  

To be honest, I took a lot for granted whilst I was in the military.

  With age and ego on my side, I figured I was indestructible and often worked out for hours at a time if I chose to, or sometimes not all (!) and I ate and drank what I wanted, with total disregard for rest and recovery.  

However, in my early 40’s and with 2 young children when I left, it was like my body and mind caught up with me and it all started to fall apart! 

I realised my stomach muscles never recovered from having 2 babies in quick succession (of course, I totally neglected proper post natal training in favour of beasting myself again as soon as possible) and after qualifying as an ‘Insanity’ Instructor I suffered a massive disc prolapse.

 After agonising sciatica and back pain, I opted for discectomy surgery as soon as possible thinking that would ‘mend everything’ quickly.  

Once again, I played lip service to proper recovery, still thinking I was indestructible and soon the back pain returned and I suffered 2 ruptured achilles – one after the other!