Sam Murphy

I have been writing and presenting on fitness for more than a decade, becoming one of the UK's leading experts. With a background in magazine journalism and a first class honours degree in sport & exercise science, I am able to translate the science behind getting fit and optimising physical performance into accessible, entertaining features and effective workouts. My unique background also enables me to critically evaluate fitness and training regimes and products, and separate fad from fab.

Alongside my writing career, I have appeared on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4 and Radio London - talking about topical fitness issues - and presented in front of audiences ranging from 25-700 people at workshops and events at the Science Museum, The Running Show and the London Marathon's 'Meet the Experts' Weekend. I've also been involved with many sport and health-related projects (printed and online) including the BBCs Raise your Game, Runner's World/Asics Target 26.2 Project, Time Out's Run London Guide and The Guardian's Get Fit with Team GB and Official British Army Fitness Guide.

It's not all talk, though! I have a passion for running, and, to date, have completed 15 marathons (best time 3 hours 22 minutes), the Himalayan 100 Mile Race and numerous other events, including a dozen triathlons. I am a qualified personal trainer and level 2 UKA running coach, and have helped many people achieve their fitness goals. (Read more about my coaching services here.) I am also a tutor for England Athletics.

My writing appears regularly in The Guardian, The Financial Times, Runner's World and Health & Fitness. I also have a monthly column in Runner's World called 'Murphy's Lore', and write for women's magazines Easy Living, Top Sante and Healthy and specialist sports titles. You can see a selection of my articles here. Do get in touch if you are interested in talking to me about writing or editing work.

I have written 8 books to date, including the bestselling Run for Life: The Real Woman's Guide to Running which has sold more than 200,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages, and the definitive marathon training book for newbies, Marathon: From Start to Finish. My latest book is Real Women Run, a fully revised and updated guide for female runners of all standards. You'll find a full list of my books - including reviews - on the Books page.

I've also done a variety of commercial work - copywriting and acting as a spokesperson for health and sport-related organisations including Nike, Pfizer, The National Lottery and Asics. Let me know if you'd like to hear more about this or would like to discuss a commercial project.

If there's anything else you want to know, just ask!