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Hello, I am Chris Corcoran and welcome to Changing You. As a Personal Fitness Trainer, Sports Massage Therapist and Nutritional Advisor I can offer you personal fitness training, sports massage therapy and nutritional advice in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

"I had been to a number of other physios before seeking Chris' advice. His degree of personal attention, breadth of knowledge and heuristic approach to my problems sets him apart from the competition."

Duncan Burgess (Otley AC)
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London Marathon 2010

Chris ran the 2010 London Marathon on Sunday 25th April and completed the race in 3:21:05. As in previous years Chris ran in support of Leukaemia Research. Chris' next marathon will be the Amesterdam marathon later this year.

Related Links:
Event Website
Leukaemia Research

Wilmslow Half Marathon 2010

Chris ran the Wilmslow Half Marathon on 28th March and completed the race in a time of 1:29:57.

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Race Results

BPC British Powerlifting Championships



Chris provided massage for several Powerlifters, including Best Lifter winner and regular client Andy Bolton (pictured becoming the first person to ever deadlift 1,000lbs), at the BPC British Powerlifting Championships which took place on the 4th and 5th July 2009.

Related Links:
BPC Website
Andy Bolton's official website
Video of Andy Bolton's final deadlift

Harewood House Ribbon Walk


Chris was on hand to provide post-walk massage for walkers at the first ever Harewood House & West Yorkshire Ribbon Walk which raised over £150,000 for Breast Cancer Care.

Related Links:
Event Website

London Marathon 2009 - Give and Support Leukaemia Research



Chris will run the London Marathon again this year for Leukaemia Research along with client Tony Audenshaw, Bob Hope from 'Emmerdale'. (Pictured with Chris above) You can sponsor Chris here.

Related Links:
Donate to Leukaemia Research
Leukaemia Research

Wilmslow Half Marathon 2009

Chris ran the Wilmslow Half Marathon on 29th March and completed the race in a time of 1:28:52.

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Race Results

Snake Lane 2009

Chris ran the Snake Lane 10k in Pocklington on 22nd February and completed the race in a time of 1:07:49.

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Race Results

Brass Monkey Half Marathon 2009

Chris ran the Brass Monkey Half Marathon on 18th January and completed the race in a time of 1:28:47.

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Race Results

Leeds Abbey Dash 2008

Chris ran the Leeds Abbey Dash on 23rd November and completed the race in a time of 39:29.

Great North Run 2008

Chris will be providing massage after the Great North Run on 5th October for St. Gemma's Hospice runners.

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St. Gemma's Hospice

Leeds Hyde Park Time Trial

Chris ran the Leeds Hyde Park Time Trial on Saturday 16th August and completed the race in a time of 20:20.

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Race Results

Great Yorkshire Bike Ride 2008

Chris was one of 1,629 people who completed the annual Great Yorkshire Bike Ride in September 2008. The ride begins in Wetherby and ends in Filey, a distance of approximately 70 miles and in doing so raise money for charity. The event has raised more than £1.5m in its history which stretches back to the first race in 1984.

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Race Info

London Marathon 2008 - Give and Support Leukaemia Research



Chris will ran the London Marathon again this year for Leukaemia Research along with client Tony Audenshaw, Bob Hope from 'Emmerdale'. (Pictured with Chris above)

London Marathon 2008 - Massage at the London Marathon Exhibition


For the 5th year Chris will be at the London Marathon Exhibition giving massage to runners at the Reebok stand.

Related Links:
Official London Marathon Website
London Marathon Exhibiton
Reebok UK


Ackworth Half Marathon 2008


Chris ran the Ackworth Half Marathon on Sunday 16th March and completed the race in a time of 1:33:32.

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Race Results

Brass Monkey Half Marathon 2008

Chris ran the Brass Monkey Half Marathon Sunday 24th January and completed the race in a time of 1:30:56.

Related Links:
Knavesmire Harriers Ahtletics Club
Race Results

Phoenix Dance

Chris has begun work with renowned contemporary dance company Phoenix Dance who have operated in Leeds for more than 27 years. Hailed by the Yorkshire Evening Post as "Undoubtedly one of the jewels in the crown of British contemporary dance".


Related Links:
Phoenix Dance Theatre


Arthur Cockcroft - People's Degree Winner


Arthur Cockcroft has worked with Leeds City AC for more than 40 years helping thousands of youngsters along the way. After being helped by Chris to overcome injury Arthur has continued to run in addition his coaching and marshalling work in all weathers. He has been awarded a well deserved People's Degree by the Yorkshire Evening Post and the University of Leeds voted for by the people of Leeds.

Related Links:
Yorkshire Evening Post news story


Tree-Athalon 2007

Chris led the runner's warm-up and ran in the inaugural 'Tree-Athalon' held in Leeds to raise awareness of green issues. The Tree-Athalon is comprised of 3 events: A 5km Run, A Tree Wish and the opportunity to plant a Tree.

Related Links:
Tree-Athalon website


Jane Tomlinson's Run For All Leeds 10k 2007


Chris ran in the inaugural Jane Tomlinson Run For All 10k held in Leeds to raise funds for children's charity Sparks. Chris ran alongside David Sutcliffe (dressed as 'Baby George', the Sparks mascot) collecting money for charity.

Related Links:
Run For All website
Sparks website
Just Giving


The Penalty King



Changing You proudly sponsers 'The Penalty King' which premiered on Tuesday 7th November (featuring a 'cameo' from Chris) at the Leeds International Film Festival at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds. The film goes on release at Vue Cinemas from the 17th November.

Related Links:
Penalty King Website
Leeds International Film Festival

Leeds Business Update Magazine - 'Food for Thought'

Chris wrote an article for Leeds Business Update, the official magazine of Leeds Chamber of Commerce. The article was titled 'Food for Thought' and advises Businesses small and large on how they can improve their employees' fitness and health which leads to greater productivity and more profit. The article can be read in the scan below.

Related Links:
Leeds Business Magazine Article Scans
Leeds Chamber of Commerce

Monthly Personal Trainer Tips


Check out Chris' monthly fitness and health tips. All for free.

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Monthly Training Tips

Reveal Magazine - Working with Lesley from Big Brother 6


Chris worked with Big Brother 6 contestant Lesley and was featured in Reveal Magazine.

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Reveal Magazine Article Scans - Page 1 | Page 2

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