23/06/2025
Getactiveabc member is ‘Man of Steel’!
Meet Philip Headley. This July, Philip will push his body to its absolute limits as he tackles the legendary Ironman Challenge, a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile cycle, and a full 26.2-mile marathon… all in one day!
A corporate member based at South Lake Leisure Centre, Philip is a relative newcomer to this physically and mentally demanding challenge but is determined to step up, train hard and conquer the endurance, not just to push his own limits, but to raise vital funds for two fantastic charities who make a real difference in the community: Air Ambulance Northern Ireland and Angel Wishes.
Incredibly, Philip only learned recently to swim properly and acknowledges the huge support he’s received from the local South Lake Masters Swimming Club in preparing for the challenge.
A Planning Manager at Huhtamaki and devoted family man, Philip has surprised everyone by setting his sights on this gruelling challenge, and in the process, has lost an amazing six stone! He began training at Christmas 2024 and has been helped and inspired along the way by fellow Iron Man and South Lake Fitness Advisor, Tommy Stevenson.
Philip takes part in getactiveabc classes, bootcamps, and gym training at South Lake Leisure Centre, in addition to training sessions with South Lake Masters and regular open water swimming.
Philip is set to compete in Ironman Leeds 2025 on 27 July, with every donation going directly to support families in need and life-saving services. In an incredible show of support, his employer, Huhtamaki, will match every pound raised, doubling the impact of every contribution!
Donations are extremely welcome at
https://gofund.me/6e78251a
Good luck Philip from everyone at getactiveabc!
And a big thank you to Huhtamaki Lurgan Ltd for coming onboard as a corporate partner and wholeheartedly supporting their staff in smashing their fitness goals.
If your company has 10 or more employees interested in our discounted corporate membership, we’d love to partner with you! Get in contact at [email protected]