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Proudly serving the Austin area since 2008

Harry Downing Fitness

ph: 512-695-4146
harry@realfitnessaustin.com

It all Started with a jog around the block. . . .

I was in my mid-forties, overweight, out of shape, with a sedentary lifestyle. One night, I jogged around the block behind my young son as he rode his bike. As I stood gasping on the sidewalk I realized that if I didn't get in shape soon, I wouldn't be able to be the active father my two young boys deserved.

After losing forty pounds at home, and getting myself back in shape, I realized that others might benefit from a sensible and cost-effective approach to fitness.

I obtained Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and Harry Downing Fitness was born.

I know the difficulty you can face trying to balance fitness with family and professional obligations because I have been there.

I know that for some, the gym can be an overwhelming and intimidating place. I also know, from my own experience, that you don't need to spend hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on expensive equipment to get fit at home.

I will work with you to insure that you are equipped with the knowledge and ability to get in shape on your schedule, in your home.

I won't try to sell you vitamins, supplements or expensive equipment, and I won't try to push you to sign up for a package deal in advance.

From the first session on, I will make myself available to support you in any way I can on your journey to fitness. We will work together to design and execute a program that meets your needs and supports your goals. You will be amazed at the progress you make.

I'll look forward to working with you.

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About the Trainer

Harry Downing lives in Southwest Austin with his wife and two sons (aged 16 and 14). In addition to his Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Certifications, Harry is an ITCA Certified Triathlon Coach.

As part of an active lifestyle, Harry enjoys fishing, running, biking, swimming and participating in multi-sport races.

Harry's 2010 races included the Austin Triathlon (Sprint), the Capital to Coast Relay and the Fort Worth Half Marathon. Harry's 2011 races include the Austin Half Marathon the Champions Triathlon (Olympic), the Rohto Ironman 70.3 in Hawaii, the Austin Triathlon (Olympic Relay) and the Capital to Coast Relay. Harry finished first in his age group in the 2011 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

2012 races included the 3M Half Marathon, the Paramount 5K, the Cap 10K, the Couples Triathlon and the Austin Tri-Rock Triathlon. 2012 highlights include a first place finish in the Retail Me Not Marathon Relay (Team Harry Downing Fitness won the Odds and Ends Division) and a fifth place overall finish in the Capital to Coast Relay (running with the Coast Busters).

2013 races included the Cap 10K, the Lifetime Fitness CapTex Triathlon, the TriRock series triathlon, the IBM Uptown Classic 10K, the Run for the Water 10 mile race and the Decker Challenge Half Marathon. Harry ran with the Coast Busters again in 2013 - this time to a sub 30 hour, third place overall finish.

Harry finished second in his division in the 2013-2014 Austin Distance Challenge. This challenge included the IBM Uptown 10k, the Run for the Water 10 mile race, the Decker Challenge Half Marathon, the Rogue Distance Festival Half Marathon, the 3M Half Marathon and the Austin Half Marathon. During 2014 Harry also had a fifth place finish in his division in the Chuys Hot to Trot 5K and completed the cycling leg for his team in the Austin Trirock Olympic Distance Relay.

Harry finished second in his age group in The Devil's Backbone Triathlon in March of 2015, and completed the half marathon leg of the Memorial Hermann 70.3 Ironman Relay in April of 2015. Harry ran with the Coast Busters in the 2015 Capital to Coast Relay and completed the 2015 San Antonio Rock N Roll Half Marathon.

Harry finished second in his age group in the 2016 Devil's Backbone Triathlon in April of 2016.

Harry ran with the Coast Busters to complete his sixth Capital to Coast Relay in October of 2016.

Harry completed his third Austin Half Marathon on 2/18/18.

Harry ran with the Coast Busters for his sixth Capital to Coast Relay in October of 2016.

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Harry Downing Fitness

ph: 512-695-4146
harry@realfitnessaustin.com

Welcome to Harry Downing Fitness

It all Started with a jog around the block. . . .

Harry Downing Fitness was started to provide affordable fitness solutions to people in the comfort of their homes.

I am an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist

I bring the equipment, and know-how to you, and design a customized program specifically tailored to your level of fitness.