I work in the fitness industry and run my own business Real Results Fitness in my hometown where I work between my own private studio and a local ladies only gym. I love to run, lift weights and practise and teach yoga and Pilates. I teach various fitness classes including Zumba and am passionate about health, well being and nutrition. Every year I run several races to raise money for charity, either one close to my heart or one that one of my clients has asked me to support.
I enjoy cooking and growing vegetables and fruit in my tiny garden. I do have a crazy dream of one day living off the grid and being self sufficient.
I love all types of music and have a passion for reading and enjoy movies of all types.
I have 3 children, all grown now of whom I am exceptionally proud.
I'm easy going, cheerful and optimistic and am definitely a 'people' person but I dislike rudeness and bad manners.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to broaden my horizons and reach out to others with similar interests, especially running, Yoga and nutrition.
My work hours are variable and flexible so I feel this would make me a good host.
I'm hoping to take some time off to travel in 2017 so looking for ideas to add to the many I already have of where to go and what to do.

Interests

Running - I'm a member of a running club, I'm not that fast and it isn't always pretty but now I'm in the V45 category I don't do too badly. I'm planning on attempting my first ultra this year.
Yoga - I teach a basic fitness based form but would love to explore many more aspects of Yoga for my own pleasure.
Cooking - I have conditions that are intolerant to certain foods and have become quite adept and altering recipes to make them dairy free. I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen :-)
Music - I enjoy many music genres and love concerts and watching local bands.
History - I am a National Trust and English Heritage member and love visiting these places - I love the architecture, the gardens, woodlands and the grounds.
Travel - I love to travel abroad but closer to home I enjoy days and weekends at the coast and try to head for the Scottish Highlands to enjoy the lochs and mountains for a few days each year.

• books
• architecture
• concerts
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• vegetarian
• vegan
• fitness
• yoga
• pilates
• running
• zumba
• clubbing
• gardening
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• business
• teaching
• history
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - most genres - favourites being The Foo Fighters, The Killers, The Eagles, Carole King, Prince, Queen, Sam Smith, Adele, David Gray, Elton John, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, James, The Beautiful South, The Bee Gees, Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond...my kids often say I'm stuck in the 70's! and I love a good live band, either a local one or at a stadium or festival.
Books - I read and read at every opportunity and books occupy most rooms in my house - cookery ones, reference, fitness, occult, holistic, survivalist and many novels and biographies. My favourite was ones read as a teenager was Forever Amber, The Thorn Birds, The Stand and To Kill A Mockingbird In more recent years The time Travellers Wife, The Lovely Bones, Born To Run, The First Four Miles ....so, so many...
Movies- from old classics like Gone With The Wind, to the British rom coms like Four Weddings and a Funeral. From old hammer horrors to 80's action Road House, Tango and Cash to thrillers like Basic Instinct. Woody Allen films are favourites especially a more recent one with a fab cast You Will Meet a tall dark stranger.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ran 10 consecutive half marathons in 2014 to raise money for Hospices UK to support the amazing work they did for my father's partner when she had terminal cancer.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a fitness tutor and am happy to share my knowledge with those who,may wish to start a career in the fitness industry.
I'm planning to return to my studies of learning German and Spanish.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope I can provide entertaining company and conversation. I've lived in this area most of my life and have a good knowledge of local history and places of interest.

I cook well and can provide most dietary requirements including food intolerances, vegetarian and vegan.

My home is full of all sorts books and DVDs that I am happy to loan and share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Spain, United Kingdom