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About

March 2020. The world shut down. Gyms closed. I had no equipment, no plan—just a pair of running shoes.

I was a project manager in London, working 10-hour days. Training happened at 5 AM before work. Or 9 PM after. Sometimes both.

I was competing in half marathons and Hyrox races while managing complex projects. Time was the constraint. Efficiency was everything.

I learnt to train smarter, not longer. 80% of results from 20% of the effort. Systems over volume. Recovery as seriously as training.

It worked. I hit PRs while working full-time. Stayed injury-free. Actually had a life outside of work and training.

Then I qualified as a Personal Trainer and transitioned to coaching full-time.

Now I coach busy professionals—people with demanding careers, limited time, and big athletic goals. People who refuse to choose between performing at work and performing in sport.

I also run 24Stride, a videography service capturing movement through cinematic iPhone footage. And I build digital tools for athletes and creators.

If you're working long hours and wondering how to fit in serious training, I've been there. I can show you how.

What I Believe

Systems Over Goals

Goals are useful direction. Systems are what get you there.

Fundamentals First

Sleep, consistency, recovery. Master the basics before optimising the details.

Long-Term Thinking

Training for decades, not weeks. Build what lasts.

Efficiency Matters

If you're working 10-hour days, you can't train like a full-time athlete. Different constraints require different solutions.

Background

Email: sammillan@protonmail.com

Instagram: @smlln

24Stride: @24stride

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