Category Archives: Life

Foam Rolling For The Mind

Posted on October 11, 2018 by James Clay

We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. As runners we are acutely aware of our physical health, in fact many of us run to try and improve physical health. We are aware of every niggle … Continue reading →

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A short note on why running is ace.

Posted on August 13, 2018 by James Clay

Humans have a deep-rooted and innate need to measure themselves against a spurious set of metrics or values, almost always setting unachievable goals for success. I can give you a few examples… No matter what car you drive you will … Continue reading →

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The 150th parkrun that wasn’t…

Posted on April 21, 2018 by James Clay

Today should have been my 150th parkrun, but I walked off the course halfway through. Today, for the first time, my mental strength was just as poor as my physical fitness and I just couldn’t find a reason to keep … Continue reading →

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Resolutions, Dreams & Goals: The Difference

Posted on January 11, 2017 by James Clay

“Training is having a goal, being intentional in your actions, your effort has purpose and your energy has focus” – James Clay, to every athlete he has ever and will ever coach. Firstly, fuck resolutions.   There, I said it. … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Exercise & Social Media

Posted on January 1, 2017 by James Clay

It seems there are two types of people in this world. There’s those that post about exercise, whether it’s Facebook statuses about running, Instagram pictures of Crossfit rigs or tweets celebrating a particularly bendy yoga session. Alongside them are the … Continue reading →

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