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Mike Tomkins PT

Qualified PT, Strength and Conditioning coach and Coach in Running Fitness

07/01/2026

After seeing videos of me running and trying to run fast recently, thank you ! I have realised that there is a lot of tightness in my upper body, shoulders and arms I really need to work on. I am pretty sure this will be affecting my ability to run smoothly and quiclly and it looks like it is affecting my arm drive which of course assists in running greatly.... I also look like a lego man trying to run 😆

So as well as doing all the running work, and the gym work, I clearly need to do a good bit of mobility work on my upper body. I would never have spotted this with out the videos so thank you again Carmen!

It really does go to show that it's important to have someone there sometimes helping with form and offering guidance regardless of the form of exercise!

31/12/2025

A lovely but exhausting hike over the today with

Beautiful views, sunny skies and great company to see out the year.

23/12/2025

It seems that training at the moment is either one strength session or running session leading to eternal DOMs which never seems to end... I am always aching from something.

Anyway, here's a pic of me running past the big Christmas Tree in Bournville this evening. I know it's all good and making me quicker and stronger and more resilient!

Merry Christmas to you all, here's to 2026, a year of getting stronger and faster than ever before!

28/11/2025

Past few weeks, I've been on a bike

25/11/2025

Returned from 2 weeks of admittedly enjoyable work travelling, not looking too shabby but also not very fresh, back to track tonight and back to focusing on my big race at the end of March!

30/10/2025

People who know me will know that even as a personal trainer and coach in running fitness,I don't spend a large amount of time in the gym (even though I know its good for me).

However, after my first full season of racing on the track and with late winter/early spring races in mind, I decided nothing changes if nothing changes so with a lot of focus on strength training from the lovely people at my training group in Tamworth, I have knuckled down in the gym and even though I will probably always be on the slimmer side, I feel I am starting to notice some differences in my physique. People are always surprised at how important upper body strength is for runners (on top of that very important leg and glute strength).

Running is still the most important thing to me but to be strong with it, run with good form and posture and hopefully avoid injury is just as important.

The main thing here is though the goals are mine, without support and guidance I wouldn't be making these improvements!

Anyway enough of my waffle, enjoy your workouts whatever they may be!

26/10/2025

Last week cross-country season started in earnest for Kings Heath Running Club with the cross country relays, solid effort by all... our masters team including yours truly finished 8th overall!

So on to a cold, wet, windy winter season off clomping round muddy fields with bad form feeling like I am running slower than a doom metal track. Plus side is of course the wonderful camaraderie that KHRC bring to the table come rain or shine.

13/10/2025

A pleasant day off work and a day off strenuous exercise with Emma in Clevedon

09/10/2025

The early bird catches the summer 10k route in reverse

04/10/2025

Swimming is such a strong word, but I got in. 13 degrees is a lot colder than you think

24/09/2025

I like to get outside every day but not every day needs to be full on, sometimes it's a chilled walk with a friend.

12/09/2025

Last Sunday, my first season focusing on the track and training with Tamworth AC has come to an end.

I have really enjoyed it and would encourage others who run to give track races a try. There are some extra rules, but it's nowhere near as intimidating as one might imagine.

I wouldn't say it's any better than road or trail racing just different, but the feel of going absolutely flat out over such a short space does feel exhilarating whether you are quick or not. I have also found I love the 800m, the two laps of pain in those races, sure are something, but then they are over pretty quickly!

These photos give me lots to work on in the gym in the winter, I definitely need to strengthen my hips and glutes judging by my running form. At least as a personal trainer, that is something I can plan in.

Onwards and upwards to a winters running and rebuilding again!

Btw, I finished the season with an 800m PB of 2:19.75. Not lightning fast, but I hit my goal for the year!

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