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🌟 OVER THE MOON! 🌟

New strict press PB at 42.5kg! 💪🏋️‍♀️

Sorry Coach @ultimatehybridperformance , I went a little rogue today, but I just HAD to give it a go! 😂🙈

Sometimes you’ve just got to back yourself and see what you can do! 💥🔥 by @emma_w_9

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Honestly… I’m still taking this one in. ❤️

I’M GOING TO THE DEKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026. 🇺🇸🏆

And not just for one event……..

DEKA Strong Ruck — QUALIFIED.
DEKA Mile Ruck — QUALIFIED.
DEKA Fit Ruck — QUALIFIED.

The Ruck Trifecta.
Automatic qualification.

If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be doing something like this, I honestly wouldn’t have believed you.

I’m just a 48-year-old working Mum. I’m not a professional athlete. I don’t have a sporting background.

I do this because it’s my hobby. My escape. And something that helps me look after both my physical and mental health.

There have been days when I’ve felt unstoppable.

And there have been PLENTY of days when I’ve questioned whether I’m good enough, strong enough or capable enough.

But I kept showing up.

That’s the bit I’m most proud of.

The fact that I didn’t quit.

And I think that’s the biggest lesson this journey has taught me:

You don’t have to be the fittest.
You don’t have to be the fastest.
And you definitely don’t have to have it all figured out.

Just start. 💪
Then keep going.

Because sometimes the version of you that you haven’t met yet is capable of things you never imagined.

48 years old.
Working Mum.
World Championship qualifier.

Who would have thought it? ❤️

Now there’s only one thing left to say…

LET’S DO THIS. 🇺🇸🔥 @ultimatehybridperformance

@deka.europe @yomp_co by @emma_w_9

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7 days ago

ATHX Liverpool, you were SO much fun! 🔥

Huge thanks to the amazing @laurennsmithh86 for asking me to partner her for this one — we smashed it! Such a good day and, as always, you’re the best race partner! 🫶

It was so nice to do a comp purely for fun, with zero pressure. Although I will say… it felt VERY weird not having a ruck on my back. 😂

Went into it saying I wasn’t going to push heavy today… however 👀

💪 Strict press x1 @ 40kg
❌ Had a go at 45kg, failed spectacularly, then ran out of time to redeem myself 😂

🏋️ Squats x3 @ 90kg — PB 🎉
☠️ Deadlifts x5 @ 117kg — PB 🎉

PBs on both my squats AND deadlifts, so very chuffed! 😊 But lifting under a time cap is super stressful.

Another patch for the collection, plenty of fun, another comp ticked off, and a good reminder that sometimes the best sessions are the ones you turn up to with zero expectations.

No pressure. No plan. Just work. 🔥

Already ready for the next one. 👀

@ultimatehybridperformance - we’re getting stronger! 💪 by @emma_w_9

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12 days ago

So 12 months ago being an online coach to run alongside my gym business and face to face coach at @hybridgymbirmingham BodyBurn Fitness was part of my future plans.
Fast forward to now, I started online coaching properly, I'm not a young athlete with a huge following who decided to go online with no qualifications but a six pack and Chat GPT to generate programming like so many on here do.

I've coached for 15 years full time, both in elite sport and everyday people with busy lifestyles.
I have the experience, I have the qualifications, I know when to push harder and when to pull someone back to avoid burnout or potential injury.

Yesterday the qualifying spots for DEKA World Championships DEKA Mile and Strong were emailed out.

I have 5 clients plus myself who earned qualification at the highest level.

3 of these people are online ruck clients who all contacted me and had the goal of trying to qualify for DWC.
@emma_w_9 @alicecowdell @thatukruckgirl ( Gemma).
Then there is face to face clients @mark_browne and @coops_009 who both also qualified.

This is the 2nd consecutive year that I've had numerous clients qualify for this World Championships with a 2 x World Champion winner last year.

I'm so proud of these guys and so pleased that they have achieved the goals that we set.

Now about 8 weeks of graft ahead of the big event for these guys to get through and lets see what is possible.

LFG taken in BodyBurn Fitness Halesowen by @emma_w_9

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14 days ago

I’m genuinely lost for words. 🥹

Eight months ago, I bought a @yomp_co ruck 🎒because I thought it would be fun to throw into my training.

Just something different. Something challenging. Something to see what I could do.

I never imagined it would take me here.

DEKA Strong Ruck qualified.
DEKA Mile Ruck qualified.
DEKA World Championships 2026 in Texas. 🇺🇸

(Fit Ruck invites haven’t been sent out yet 👀)

Eight months. One decision. A journey I’ll never forget.

Mark @ultimatehybridperformance — we did it. ❤️

I wouldn’t be here without you. The programming, the support, the belief, the encouragement, and the way you’ve pushed me beyond what I thought I was capable of have meant more than I can put into words.

You didn’t just help me get fitter and stronger.

You helped me believe in myself.

And maybe that’s partly what this journey has been about all along.

Because somewhere along the way, I stopped asking, “Can I do this?”

And started believing, “Why not me?”

So if you’re watching this and thinking you’re not strong enough, not fit enough, not ready enough, or that your goal is too far away…

Please remember this:

You are stronger than you think.

You are capable of more than you realise.

You can do hard things.

And you don’t have to feel ready to begin.

You just have to be brave enough to take that first step.

You never know where one small decision, one training session, or one moment of believing in yourself might take you.

Eight months ago, I bought a ruck for a bit of fun.

Today, I’m going to the DEKA World Championships in Texas. 🇺🇸

Believe in yourself. Start before you’re ready.
And never underestimate what you’re capable of.

Your future self is waiting. ❤️

@deka.europe by @emma_w_9

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14 days ago

Just a few months ago I opened up online coaching slots around my face to face coaching at BodyBurn Fitness.
I had done bits before but never really opened it up to see what could happen.

One of the first people to ask for some help and coaching was @emma_w_9 a recent ruck athlete and hybrid athlete who we had to find a program to work around her busy lifestyle and family.

Emma raced the DEKA Fit this past weekend at East Midlands and grabbed herself a 7 minute PB compared to her time at Manchester in July which is just huge. She has also got PBs in every event she has done, is fitter and stronger than ever.

She also raced later the same day with her youngest daughter Emily and they smashed that race too.
I've also worked online with both of Emma's Daughters Emily and @megan.w07 who also raced on Saturday, smashed it and loved racing.

Next up is @alicecowdell who i met at last years DEKA World Championships.
This year Alice decided to mainly focus on the DEKA Ruck division around plenty of other races.
Since working together, again she has PB'ed in everything and at the DEKA MILE last Friday, not only did she smash her age group and come overall 2nd but she also got a PB of over a minute compared to July and 2.5 minutes compared to the DWC in December.
My most recent ruck athlete is literally a pioneer of rucking @thatukruckgirl Gemma who needed guidance and coaching following a series of injuries.

She is now way past her previous best and since working together has broken PB's in Strong, Mile and Fit.
Gemmas Fit PB last weekend was by 3 minutes compared to DWC in December and by 7 minutes compared to East Midlands last year and I'm very confident we can still take over 2 minutes off that time.

All of my Ruck girls have achieved DEKA World Championship qualifying times in all 3 DEKA Ruck races and I'm so proud of the work that they put into training.

If you feel you need some direction, change of coaching or just a chat about moving your time up then just reach out for a no obligation chat.
I work with all athletes in all spheres of sport and fitness racing, not just ruck athletes. taken in BodyBurn Fitness Halesowen by @emma_w_9

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a month ago

And now for the post that means the absolute world to me. 🌎🤍

A huge part of my ‘why’ has always been showing my daughters just how strong, capable and incredible women can be.

I’ve always hoped that watching me do hard things would teach them that they can do hard things too.

Because strength isn’t something you’re simply born with. It’s something you build, one difficult step at a time.

So watching my girls compete in their first ever race at DEKA FIT East Midlands this weekend was something I’ll never forget. 🥹

Megan raced co-ed doubles with her boyfriend Josh and you both absolutely smashed it! Especially considering you only decided to race three weeks ago. What an achievement. 👏🏼

And then yesterday afternoon, after my own ruck race, me and Emily took on female doubles together… and you well and truly smashed it too. 🤍

Watching the three of you out there was honestly incredible.

Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Not just because you competed, but because you showed up, pushed yourselves, stepped outside your comfort zones and proved that you are capable of so much more than you might think.

To everybody. Keep showing up. Keep doing the hard things. Keep believing in yourselves.

Because you never know who you are inspiring along the way. ✨

And watching you three this weekend? That was the best part of it all. ❤️ by @emma_w_9

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a month ago

DEKA FIT Ruck East Midlands… YOU WERE INCREDIBLE! 🔥

55:53. A MASSIVE 6:48 PB. 🤯💪

My second Ruck Fit, and what a day.

There was a moment after one of the stations where I nearly vomited, the room was spinning and I genuinely questioned how I was going to keep going.

But I did.

Because sometimes the biggest victories come when your body is screaming at you to stop, but your mind refuses to give in. 🔥

Today was a reminder that you are capable of so much more than you think. The hard work, the early mornings, the uncomfortable sessions, the moments when you want to quit… they all count.

You don’t have to feel strong to keep going. You just have to keep going.

And today, I did. ❤️‍🔥

I honestly love this sport so much. The challenge. The pain. The progress. The feeling of pushing yourself beyond what you thought was possible.

Every time I step onto that floor, I leave a little stronger than I was before.

Massive thank you to my incredible coach @ultimatehybridperformance . I genuinely wouldn’t be achieving what I am without you. Thank you for pushing me, believing in me and reminding me what I’m capable of, even when I can’t see it myself. 🫶

Today was another reminder that hard work pays off.

And a huge thank you to everyone that supported me. I appreciate it SO much. ❤️ by @emma_w_9

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Find something you genuinely love doing and consistency stops feeling like a chore.

When you enjoy the process, showing up becomes the easy part. 🔥

Absolutely loving training right now — pushing myself, getting stronger and seeing what I’m capable of. The results are a bonus, but it’s the feeling of becoming better every day that keeps me coming back.

Big thanks to @ultimatehybridperformance for the support and for being part of the journey. 💪

A few snippets from this week. More work. More progress. More to come. 👊 by @emma_w_9

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2 months ago

1RM testing done as requested by @ultimatehybridperformance 💪

I started this journey a lot later than most, only joining a gym for the very first time just before I turned 40.

The barbell will always have a special place in my heart, and I’ll always be grateful to @craig_strengthcoach for introducing me to it, teaching me great form, and sharing his expertise.

About two years ago, I made the shift towards hybrid training, so pure strength work naturally took a back seat. Add in the injuries, niggles and setbacks along the way, and I honestly wasn’t sure what these numbers would look like.

🏋️ Strict Press — 41kg
Lifetime PB.

🏋️ Bench Press — 50kg
Lifetime PB. Probably a little more in the tank, but I’m too scared to add more without someone spotting me. I absolutely hate relying on the pins!

🏋️ Deadlift — 130kg
Lifetime PB. And, as we know, there’s definitely more in the tank.😂

🏋️ Back Squat — 85kg
Equals my heaviest ever — last lifted in 2022. And this is the weight that was on my back when my back injury happened in 2022 so these always mess with my head! So yes, there’s probably more there too… but I’m not going heavier without someone spotting me!

So, no, these aren’t massive numbers. But they’re MY numbers, and I’m bloody proud of them. ❤️

They represent my journey, my progress and what my body is capable of right now and that’s worth celebrating.

Don’t compare yourself to others all the time. Everyone starts at a different point, has different challenges, different goals and takes a different path.

Compare yourself to who you were yesterday and keep working on YOUR progress and YOUR numbers.💪❤️ by @emma_w_9

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2 months ago

18+ months without deadlifting… then Coach @ultimatehybridperformance says, “Let’s test your 1RM.” 👀
So we went for it.

130KG 💪🔥 (15KG PB)

Honestly? That felt HARD. 😂
And yet somehow the video makes it look like I just picked it up for fun. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Now I’m left wondering…

Was that actually my limit, or is there more in the tank? 👀

Guess we’ll have to find out! 💪

ps. Always a toe wiggle before a heavy lift 🤣 by @emma_w_9

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2 months ago

Six months ago, I picked up a ruck just for fun.

Today, I’m ranked in the top 15 on the DEKA global leaderboard, in my age group, for all three DEKA Ruck races:

🎒DEKA STRONG: 12th
🎒DEKA MILE: 10th
🎒DEKA FIT: 15th

It’s a reminder that small, consistent steps can lead to results you never imagined.

This is a huge achievement for me, and I’m choosing to celebrate it. Not because I’ve reached the finish line, but because I know how far l’ve come.

Be proud of your progress.

You don’t have to reach the destination before you celebrate the journey.

Onward and upward. 💪🎒

@ultimatehybridperformance @yomp_co @deka.europe by @emma_w_9

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