About Us

Paul Graham

Paul has always enjoyed the thrill of bettering himself and helping others to unlock their potential.

A bit about Paul…

Paul started running in 2013 to try to lose some weight, at the time he was over 13 stone. His first race was Brighton Marathon which he completed in 4 hours 25 minutes. Fast forward to present, over 4 stone lost and almost 2 hours taken off his marathon time and competing for Wales. Along the way, he has made mistakes; he has learned and he is still learning with the ambition of running even faster than his current personal bests.

The things Paul has learned along the way can help others to achieve their goals and reach their potential!

Starting points to current PB’s.

5K - 22:26 to 14:38

10K - 50:11 to 29:38

Half Marathon - 1:43:36 to 1:06:33

Marathon - 4:25:42 to 2:22:25

He has gained experience from self-coaching, all the way from start out running a couple of times per week all the way to 100+ mile weeks with other ancillary work. This unique progression means that Paul is able to understand the best route to progression for you as an individual!, having experienced first hand every stage of the development.

Paul is also the current vice chair for Pontypridd Roadents AC, taking an active role in helping to develop others and the community within arguably the fastest growing and most successful adult running clubs in Wales.

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Clara Evans-Graham

A bit about Clara…

I first discovered my love for running as a child at my local athletics club, where I learned the basics of the sport and the joy of competing. Those early years gave me the foundation, discipline, and passion that still drive me today.

Since then, my running has taken me from grassroots club races to representing both Wales and Great Britain on the international stage. Over the years, I’ve steadily developed my performance, culminating in a Welsh marathon record of 2:25:01 at the 2023 Valencia Marathon.

My career highlights include competing at the Commonwealth Games, winning European team gold in the half marathon in Rome, helping Team GB to World Championship team bronze, and making my Olympic debut in Paris 2024 and finishing as the first British woman home. I also hold the Welsh half marathon record of 1:09:00.

I now train with Pontypridd Roadents AC, and my passion is still the same as it was when I was a child: to keep pushing my limits, keep learning, and inspire others to see how far their own running journey can take them.

Current PB’s.

5K - 15:34

10K - 31:53

Half Marathon - 1:09:00

Marathon - 2:25:01

Personal Accomplishments:

  • 2 x Welsh vests (2017, 2020)

  • 2 x Lliswerry 8 winner (2019,2020)

  • 2017 Merthyr Half Marathon winner

  • Sub 30 10k runner

Personal Accomplishments:

  • 1st GB finisher in the marathon at the Paris Olympics 2024

  • 9th place & team gold in the European Championships 2024 in Rome

  • Team bronze in the World Road Running Championships in Riga 2023

  • Welsh Record Holder in the Marathon

  • Welsh Record Holder in the Half Marathon