Meet Jon

Ex-Royal Marine Commando Jon Stratford served for a number of years as a Physical Training instructor to the Commandos and knows exactly what it takes to perform at your peak under intense and difficult conditions. Obstacle course racing owe their existence to the armed forces, who have been used obstacle courses to test their recruits, and Jon was no different. Having completed a number of obstacle course races as a recruit, Jon knows his way around obstacle courses as well as anyone!

Moreover, Jon is one of the leading experts in expedition fitness. He has trained a wide variety of expedition crews to survive and overcome some of the harshest environments, from Scientists exploring the polar caps, to people rowing across the Atlantic, Jon really knows how to use his experience to make sure that his students really reap the rewards.

Jon Stratford's passion and drive has made him one of the leading experts in fitness and endurance, and he has all the tools to make you perform at your absolute peak. So join Jon Stratford in this series, as he beings you on a journey to become the ultimate mud runner.