Hi, I'm Jill, and I run Ascent Fitness, a Deeside based personal training business. 

I'm a fully qualified REPs Level 3 personal trainer and hold a UK Athletics Level 1 coaching qualification. I also have a BSc and PhD in Immunology, so understand the factors that can affect a client's ability to become fitter and healthier.

My own sporting background is as a runner.  Having come to running later in life, I now hold the women's Tranter round record, completing the round of 18 Munro's in 12 hours, 23 minutes, 22 seconds. I've been the European Masters Trail Running Champion (2022) and Scottish Hill Running Champion three times (2018, 2019 and 2021). I've represented Scotland at mountain running on several occasions and represented my district, Scotland East, at cross country. I can also sometimes be found at the odd road race! Training in 2026 has been focused on returning to training and racing post-cancer treatment and has involved lots of local hill races as well as some longer adventures such as the Scottish Islands Peak Race!  

My love of training and racing, being outside, and understanding the importance of strength and conditioning means that I have a lot to offer in terms of session planning, advice and motivation.

Whether your goal is to get fitter, increase your motivation, or train for a race or challenge, I can help you achieve this.