2026-07-26T20:41:32.271Z

I had a great experience completing online training with Huw. I had been experiencing hip injuries for almost 2 years that I would complete Physio for and then they would just reoccur stopping me from ever rebuilding my running. Through online video calls Huw was able to identify my weaknesses and build me a program to really build that strength I needed in areas to avoid the reoccurring hip injuries. Wish I had of completed this program long before.

2026-07-05T05:27:21.491Z

I first went to Huw to help me stay injury free and get me through the Brisbane marathon. As an EP myself, I knew I had to go to the best! I learned so much and he has helped me so much in guiding me through my training. I notice changes in my running pattern, I felt more efficient and it helped me achieve my goal of finishing a marathon injury free, while also fundraising for Cancer. I’ve been recommending him to other fellow EP’s and students to come to Huw for rehab or to learn.

2026-04-01T02:41:03.455Z

Huw is still the absolute GOAT!Quick update since my last review in 2022. Over the past couple of years, I’ve continued to face a series of injuries, setbacks, and challenges AKA life, as I continue my quest to “Harden the heck up and get better at life”—via increasingly harder ultra-marathons. All of this as a late-40s, clapped-out ex-amateur rugby player juggling a hectic life, married, raising two awesome ADHD kids, demanding business, travel, crazy hobbies, coaching, all while trying to be the best son, husband, dad, and friend I can.Throughout, Huw has been relentless in rebuilding, testing, planning, and pushing me, all while being a great mate. My weekly sessions with Huw are a highlight of my week!Over the last 20 years, about once every year or two, I’ve completely blowen out my lower back. Each episode mean’s no training for two weeks and another six to eight weeks to recover fully. So, I finally decided to consult a sports DR to get to the root of the problem. After an MRI, I discovered I have a couple of clapped-out discs at L5/S1, and the DR told me to switch sports, as ultra-running was now no longer an option.After being told about my Clapped out Back, I was absolute gutted….. straight away I imagined myself becoming “normal,” ………. fat, sitting on the couch, watching TV, drinking beer, and reminiscing about the glory days with other weak Muppets who’d also given up on life……. Then after an eternity (a few minutes when your also ADHD) of what I can only imagine it feels like being “woke, weak, victimized and having pronouns”, I right hooked myself, had a cup of cement, and remembering you only live once, and I don’t believe in reincarnation…… So, figuring there must surely be a workaround, as there always is! I went to see Huw!Huw read over and looked at my report & scans, looked at me, then paused for a few seconds for dramatic effect…….. then calmly said, “I have athletes with backs five times more stuffed than yours, you’ll be sweet” ………. “Ok here’s the plan….. Let’s rebuild your core, activate your lower abs, tweak your form, take the pressure off your lower back, and get you dialed back in again, so you can keep running (Jogging/hiking/walking/crawling) Ultra’s.” ………… BOOM!!!!!! Giddy-up, and just like that we were back in business baby 😊!!!!!!!!We focused on rebuilding my core, set some ambitious goals, and got to work…….. So, here’s what happened:In 2023, I finished the UTMB Kosciuszko 100 Miler Ultra in Kosciuszko National Park—170km with 6,500m elevation gain and loss, finishing in 33 hours and 59 minutes. Out of 365 starters, I placed 130th, with only 151 runners finishing in brutally tough conditions, which included summiting Mt. Kosciuszko (Australia’s tallest mountain) and five other peaks, all in relentless cold ass rain, that turned the trails to poo and crushed souls.In 2024, I finished the Steamboat Gravel Bike 100 Miler at an average elevation of 8,500 feet and 3,000m elevation gain/loss, completing it in 7 hours and 24 minutes. I also completed a Goggins 4x4x48 Ultra Marathon running 6.5km every four hours for 48 hours, totaling 80km over 12 runs in two days.In 2025, I Finished the Silverheels 105km Ultra in Fairplay, Colorado, with an average race elevation of 10,800 feet (ranging from 9,000ft to 13,000ft), 4,200m elevation gain/loss, finishing in 22 hours and 22 minutes. I placed 15th out of 45, with only 22 finishers. Plus, I completed my second Goggins 4x4x48 Ultra* —this time with a twist: 86km total, running 7km plus 100 push-ups and sit-ups every four hours for 48 hours, resulting in 86km, 1,200 push-ups, and 1,200 sit-ups.In 2026, I’ll be heading back to Colorado for a 100-miler in the mountains.If you want to stay average don’t see Huw, just continue to see your out of shape PT wearing Lu-Lu Lemon & white Nikes that have never been run in.However, if you want to CRUSH LIFE and be a better human, go see HUW!!!!!!

2025-10-29T04:42:51.233Z

I've been working with Huw for a few months now to refresh my S&C program, and it’s been a game-changer. He introduced new exercises that targeted my weaknesses, reinvigorated my training, and noticeably improved my running technique and efficiency. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a smart, evidence-based approach to performance! Thanks Huw!

2025-10-26T21:04:11.308Z

I have been working with Huw Darnell for almost a year on different problems in my body when running, hip, gluteus, sacrum... everything has been improving, the process has been long but I have strengthened my body and the discomforts has been disappearing, in May of this year, I fractured my foot. From day one, Huw gave me routines according to my situation . Maintain my fitness as much as possible was a priority, and so it was. Thanks to him and my running coach I'm ready to run “ my return marathon “ in New York City next sunday , as part of the Age World Championship. ✌️

2025-10-04T03:46:19.750Z

I came to Huw after a mountain biking accident where I had broken multiple bones. The accident caused me to lose a lot of strength and mobility. Once the bones were healed I came and saw Huw. He was able to get me moving again and the results came from there. Plenty of hard work was involved!Since then I’ve seen Huw for other injuries and he’s always prescribed the right plan to overcome them and get myself back on track.

2025-10-03T08:00:44.805Z

Huw's a genius. I sought multiple injury specialist's opinions prior to chatting remotely with Huw following a friend's recommendation. He had me transform an injury which left me unable to train, back to swim-bike-running at a 70.3 World Championships in no time at all. A full, well-rounded unbiased assessment followed by science- and practice-backed exercises, exclusively over video consultations. So impressive and couldn't recommend him more.

2025-09-28T20:53:23.005Z

I started working with Huw 12 months ago after being injured with hamstring tendinitis and then plantar fasciitis. Due to my injuries I pulled out of the Berlin marathon in 24. Gradually over the year with Huw’s strength training and I became progressively stronger with my running and faster than I was pre injury. Huw also provided me with guidance on improving my recovery helping me train more effectively. I recently ran the Berlin marathon this year, and improved my pre injury PB by 10 mins. Being over 50, very happy to be still running PBs and highly recommend Huw to have you back on the road to recovery and running strong!