Friday Fire: Neil’s Story – 2 Stone Down, parkrun Faster, and Laughing All the Way

At GB1fitness, we believe in progress over perfection.

And no one embodies that better than Neil.

Neil’s GB1fitness Journey

When Neil first joined nearly two years ago, his goal was simple but powerful:

Lose weight and feel better.

Fast-forward to now, and he’s lost over 2 stone, built impressive core strength, and is running faster and pain-free—something that once felt out of reach.

“My dodgy knee used to hold me back. But regular training at GB1fitness has strengthened it. I can now run without pain—and I’m quicker than ever at Parkrun.”

How the GB1fitness Community Made the Difference

Neil taking a selfie with some of the gang at Urban Battlefield.

Neil didn’t just show up once or twice, he committed. And that commitment has paid off.

With a consistent mix of outdoor strength training, laughter-filled classes, and support from the Run Club, he’s created lasting change.

“It’s not just a bootcamp, it’s a community. Being outside with what now feels like an extended family makes it fun. There’s always banter and laughter.”

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What’s Next for Neil?

Neil clearly 'enjoying' himself 😃

His progress hasn’t stopped either.

His next goals?

✅Hit sub-24 minutes at parkrun

and

🤔Develop that six-pack.

(Neil says this may involve a bit more diet control, but we love the honesty.

What’s clear is this:

Neil isn’t chasing perfection—he’s building progress that lasts.

And he’s having fun doing it.

💬 Inspired by Neil?

You don’t have to be fit to start. You just need to start.

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In case you missed my article 'You don't need to be fit to start - You just need to start!' you can

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