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My name's Martin King, award winning personal trainer based in Thame with over 15 years experience in health and fitness.

I specialize in 121 training for midlifers 🚴🏃🏊🏋️

07/02/2026

In January, I saw an advert for the stoic games a mental and physical challenge to test physical ability & mental fortitude, a goal I aspire to build upon. Created by apparel based in Manchester & the adventure athlete i didn’t hesitate I had to sign up.

Embrace being uncomfortable!

One major element of a stoic is to embrace being uncomfortable something I’ve often shyed away from. Due to the fear of not being good enough, failing, appearing weak & an event such as this is massively triggering; no where to hide, no time to prep, just me & 7 events The deadlift, push up, wall ball and 4 cardio elements. Three pieces of kit I haven’t trained on!

Simple by design 5 mins per station 30s rest between

Max deadlift kg
Max push up reps
Max kcal Skierg : Erg bike : row & curved tread
Max wall ball reps
Total score accumulation

This event for me is about embracing the unknown, testing weaknesses not my strengths
Having The Courage to sign up and try!

Excessive long distance has left me relatively slow lacking the fast twitch power required for this type of event but I’m seeing the event “the obstacle” as an opportunity to grow and work towards greater speed, strength and power. Making me a better athlete and coach.

Having trained multiple events over the years it’s easy to sign up for challenges /events you know you can achieve or excel especially when u have time to prep, build and fully grasp. It’s the events you’re willing to fail at that provide opportunity for growth.

If I had waited until I felt ready
I never would have signed up.

Because ready is a moving target. It keeps shifting just out of reach, politely telling you to wait a little longer. One more month. One more year.

But why, why do we stall. So what if your not the fittest or strongest so what if u don’t make the top 10

Just fu***ng do it. If someone judges you that’s their problem. A stoic trains for himself!

03/02/2026

Week 3: Take the power out the word!

Marcus Aurelius practiced stripping things of their “legend.” See things exactly as they are—no more, no less.

• Fitness: A “scary” heavy set is just a piece of iron being moved against gravity.

• Daily Life: A critical email from a boss is just pixels on a screen conveying a person’s temporary opinion.

• The Practice “Take the View from above”imagine your current problem from a satellite’s perspective. How small does it look?

Example: Gym attendance
The longer you procrastinate the harder it seems to get back in there.
Action: Just get in the car and swipe in, aim to do just 5 minutes, anything more is a bonus. All u are doing is driving to raise your heart rate above normal levels!

Take the power out the word!

18/01/2026

For a half marathon with an 8:00 am start, your nutrition window is tight but crucial. We have access to specific high-quality brands like Science in Sport (SiS), High5, and OTE, which are considered leaders in the market.

Below is my go to nutrition plan tailored for an 8am start

Start hydration from wake up around 1/2 litre of water with an electrolyte tablet (e.g., High5 Zero or SiS GO Hydro)

1. Pre-Run: The Fuel-Up (5:30 am – 7:45 am)
Your goal is to top up glycogen stores without causing “runner’s trots.” Aim for a breakfast high in simple carbohydrates and low in fibre.

Porridge: Made with semi-skimmed milk or oat milk, topped with a sliced banana and a drizzle of honey.

Alternative: Two slices of white toast (bakers bread or homemade) with jam and a small amount of peanut butter.

Final Top-up a second Banana 30mins before heading out

2. Intra-Run:
For a 13.1-mile race, your body typically needs 30–60g of carbohydrates per hour if you are running for longer than 90 minutes.

Energy Gels: Take your first gel around 45–50 minutes in, and a second at 90 minutes if still running.

My Favourites: SiS GO Isotonic Gels (don’t require water to swallow) or High5 Energy Gels.
If you struggle with gels, try 3–4 Jelly Babies or your favourite jelly sweat every 30 mins

Hydration: Use the on-course water stations. Take small sips frequently rather than gulping a whole bottle at once.
If it’s a training run drop off water bottles the day before!

3. Post-Run: The Recovery
The Recovery Shake: A dedicated mix like SiS REGO Rapid Recovery or a simple pint of Chocolate Milk which has the ideal 3:1 carb-to-protein ratio.

Fruit: A banana or apple to stabilize blood sugar.

The post run meal
Chicken rice & veg the classic runner’s post-race meal or Jacket potato with tuna or beans for a good mix of complex carbs and protein.

That evening continue sipping water with electrolytes to replace what was lost through sweat, that way you’ll be ready to go again the following day 😉

13/01/2026

Tired of nutrition advice that feels overwhelming? 😩 We get it! That’s why we created the Endure Nutritional Pyramid – your clear, stage-by-stage roadmap to truly understand and implement what matters most for your health and performance.
Forget the fads and the noise.

Our pyramid cuts through the confusion, showing you where to focus your energy for maximum results:

💚 Stage One: Eat as Nature Intended. This is your foundation! Prioritize whole, minimally processed foods. Get this right, and everything else becomes easier. Understand. Implement. Solidify.

🧡 Stage Two: Calorie Quantity. Once you’re eating quality food, we look at how much. This determines if you’re losing, gaining, or maintaining weight. No guesswork, just results. Understand. Implement. Solidify.

💙 Stage Three: Macronutrients. Ready to optimize your body composition and fuel your performance? Here’s where we dial in your protein, carbs, and fats. Understand. Implement. Solidify.

💚 Stage Four: Micronutrients. The essential vitamins and minerals that keep your body running smoothly. Often handled naturally if you’ve nailed the first stages! Understand. Implement. Solidify.

💜 Stage Five: Supplementation. The absolute apex! Supplements are there to fill specific gaps, not replace solid nutrition. This is the last piece of the puzzle. Understand. Implement. Solidify.

We believe in progress, not perfection. Tackle one stage at a time, master it, and then confidently move to the next. This approach makes nutrition simple, sustainable, and genuinely effective.

Ready to build lasting habits? 💪

11/01/2026

Results matter, but how you get there defines you. Short cuts are a sign of weakness.

Virtue is the the highest goal. At Endure, we call it The Standard. You can have the physique, the business, and the status—but if you lack the character to back it up, you have nothing.

Coach King doesn’t just train athletes those looking for aesthetics or those wishing to shift unwanted fat; he works on building good people & strong mental fortitude. A meaningful life isn’t found in the easy wins; it’s forged through:

• WISDOM: Knowing when to push and when to pivot. Understanding the past cannot define u.

• COURAGE: Doing the hard thing when no one is watching. Trusting faith over doubt

• JUSTICE: Staying true to your word and living a just honest life.

• TEMPERANCE: Mastering your impulses so they don’t master you.

Wealth and accolades can be taken away.
Your character cannot. It is the only thing you truly own. If you want to live a life of fulfillment, you have to stop chasing shortcuts and start thinking & forging virtue not just muscle!

If you’re tired of surface-level results and you’re ready to build a foundation that can’t be shaken, it’s time to level up.

Dm me for a spot. Let’s build more than just muscle let’s build inner strength a clear mind and virtue.

04/01/2026

Phase 1 Goal: Stop wasting energy on things you cannot change.

• The Daily Practice: Every morning, list three things you are worried about. Label each as either Internal (your effort, your perspective) or External (the weather, traffic, other people’s opinions).

• The Discipline: Practice “The Pause.” When something irritates you, wait 5 seconds before reacting. Remind yourself: “This is external; it does not have a grip on my mind unless I let it.”

• Evening Reflection: Ask yourself: “Where did I try to control the uncontrollable today?”

03/01/2026

ENDURE PRINCIPLE NO. 1: THE OBSTACLE IS THE OPPORTUNITY .

Most people see a challenge and look for the exit. At Endure, we look for the edge.
Stoic wisdom taught us centuries ago what Coach King proves every day: An obstacle isn’t a “red light”—it’s a green light to learn, develop and improve.

Negative energy doesn’t exist here not anymore. There is only input and output. If it’s hard, it’s necessary. If it’s heavy, it’s growth.

You don’t develop resilience by reading about it. You develop it by Enduring it. Learning from your failures.

Stop running from the pressure and start using it to forge your future. It’s time to change your perspective and elevate your performance.

The path to the top isn’t clear of obstacles—it’s built out of them. Are you ready to stop stalling and start climbing?

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30/11/2025

Beat the Christmas Bulge: Personal Training in Thame! 🏋️‍♀️

Feeling the mid-life slump? Want to feel stronger, fitter, and more energetic before the holiday season hits?

I specialize in 1-2-1 personal training designed specifically for mid-lifers looking to reclaim their fitness and confidence. No crash diets, just sustainable results!

📍 Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
⏰ Current Available Slots: Select afternoons & evenings.

🎁 Special Offer: Act NOW and book your first session before Christmas to receive 2 FREE training slots! Let’s get a head start on those goals together.

Don’t wait until January 1st. Let’s make a change today!

📲 DM me now to secure your spot and start your journey!

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