About Coach

Hi, I’m Clay! My desire for running started when I was in 6th grade and my mom decided to run a marathon. I watched her train, joined her on training runs and it sparked a love for the sport. I greatly enjoyed running cross country & track through high school, which landed me a scholarship to run collegiately. I ran at Campbell University which is a NCAA Division 1 school in Buies Creek, NC. Post college I was ready for a new challenge, which was to start running marathons and coaching at the high school level. Coaching at the high school level has really become a huge passion of mine. Taking someone who knows very little about running to a level far beyond what they thought was possible is my greatest joy. All of this experience has opened doors for me to get into private coaching, which has landed us all here! As I’ve been asked to coach at all different levels, I want to take my passion for coaching and running to as many as I can. I hope this can encourage, motivate & make physical lasting impacts on each runner I get to work with.

My stats if you’re curious!

BQ x4

Marathon: 2:37:39

Half Marathon: 1:14:58

5K: 15:25

1 Mile: 4:17

Training Philosophy

When it comes to training we understand there is a lot of info out there. At the end of the day we take bits and pieces from every running philosophy to tailor a plan that suits YOU and YOUR LIFE! We are not rigid to one way of doing things, but instead we work to provide the best possible training plan 100% geared to you!

  • If you’re looking for an everyday running shoe, search out a local running store near you. Staff will be able to fit you for a shoe that fits you appropriately for how you run (aka how your foot strikes the ground).

  • The short answer is, you can run as much as it fits your schedule. We will work together to make a plan that works best for you and your lifestyle!

    1. Proper running shoes

    2. Some type of watch: it doesn’t HAVE to be fancy. Anything with a stopwatch feature or your phone.

    3. Comfortable workout clothes for your body

    4. A POSITIVE attitude!