Posts by: Frank Murphy

James Lewis

I’ve only been with Stoke FIT since November 2012 and I cannot believe what they have helped me achieve! After my first run, 2.79 miles, i’m now running in excess of 9, after just a couple of months, the motivation is outstanding! The miles fly by and with a smile on my face

“You only get Read More…

A polite request

Hi guys!!

We have a request from you if we could!!  We hope you don’t take it the wrong way as it’s not our intention to upset anybody!!

When we are asking who is coming to the run or circuit training, please only tell us if you are coming, not if you are not!  The reason is threefold; Read More…

What is stretching?

A stretch is a stretch, right? Well, not really. Stretching and the different ways to stretch are topics of controversy among runners.

For the past 25 years, so-called static or gradual stretching has been considered the right way to stretch. This is a slow, gradual stretch that you hold for 15 to 30 seconds. You can choose Read More…

Stoke F.I.T. Goes WILD!

On 17th March, X-Runner are holding another Wild Warrior – Obstacle Race & Mud Run at Wild Park, Derbyshire, DE6 3BN.

We intend to be there showing everybody how Stoke FIT roll! This is another great fun filled team event and we would love for everybody to be there!!

There will be mud, slides, water obstacles and allsorts-60 obstacles in total!! We want to be there at your side through each obstacle all the way round so lets do it!!

It’s quite expensive, but there is a reduced price discount if you enter before the end of the month!

For details CLICK HERE

More info will be posted soon on team names etc!

Cannock Chase Heroes!

Gregg and I are just back from having the pleasure of running 9 miles round Cannock Chase with 10 Stoke F.I.T. heroes in preparation for ‘Hell in the Middle’ in February.

We briefed them that it would be freezing cold, soaking wet, hard and hilly Read More…

Daniel T Jones

I really really like Stoke F.I.T because it’s more than a running club.  It’s somewhere I can make new friends, have an all round good time, and all  while being lead by 2 of the best people you could ask to be taught by. Read More…

Debbie Birks

I grew up wishing I could take part, wishing I was good enough, wishing I was fitter and healthier. Over the years I like most people had tried this diet and that diet paid hundreds out in gym memberships and promised myself that this Read More…

Welcome to our new website

Welcome to our brand new all singing all dancing website very kindly designed and maintained by our proud sponsors SO Marketing, a local company based not far away in Cheadle.

Feel free to look around, share posts on facebook, tell ALL your friends about it and spread the word; there’s a new kid on the block and we’re here to show Stoke-on-Trent that you wonderful Stoke F.I.T. members have got the right stuff!

We will now be using the website as a main focal point and source of information, then will be sharing stuff over social networks like facebook, twitter and youtube!

Keep your eyes peeled as we have loads & loads of useful information that will be posted at regular intervals!  As and when we do, please feel free to share it with your friends and on your facebook profile!

Until we see you again, keep smiling and enjoy the running!

Frank, Gregg, Richard and James 🙂

Pregnancy and running

Are you pregnant and a runner?
If you were running before becoming pregnant, you don’t need to stop just because you’re expecting. A healthy, low-risk pregnancy enables you to continue your exercise routine without dramatic changes. Of course, if you were never a Read More…

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