CRAIG’S STORY

In 2016, I turned 50. It was a milestone year when I looked at my life and I realised that I wasn’t very happy with what I was doing. I was working in the corporate world and knew I didn’t want that for the rest of my days. I was feeling unfulfilled but didn’t know what I wanted to do next. I had been to Porto that May and talked to several people walking the Portuguese Way to Santiago. I learned more about the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, researched it, and when I got back home I decided I could walk the 490 miles in 30 days. I called my boss and asked for the time off during the August shutdown and was told I could not, so I decided to resign, believing that I would find something on the walk to lead me in a new direction for my life.

I worked my notice and on August 3 arrived in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, in southern France, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, where the Camino starts. I can honestly say it was the best experience of my life; six weeks of no distractions and simplicity forces you to take stock of your life, gain new perspectives, and find gratitude in the smallest things. I met some fantastic people along the way and I realised that whatever I did from this point, I wanted to be of service to others. The better they do, the better I will be.

Camino Coaching was born, and I trained to be a coach on my return to the UK. Once I qualified, I started coaching with business owners and leaders but, to be honest, it was too close to my previous world. Getting an extra 5% on a spreadsheet at the end of the month did nothing for me, so in September 2017, I finished with a business client. I knew I didn’t want another one, so I coached myself and asked what did I want? At that point, I decided I wanted to help a racer increase their performance and take them from where they currently were to being a podium contender. I have some experience in racing and so knew the difference between what a good weekend and a bad one felt like.

I went back into training to learn the principles of peak performance and the flow state. I started working in the British Superbikes paddock with 600 Supersport rider Sam Wilford, whom I still work with today in the FIM CEV European Moto2 Championship. From there, I have helped riders in many different classes and championships. In 2019, I started working with Sam Lowes in the Moto2 World Championship and in 2021 I continue to work with Sam Lowes, as well as John Mcphee and Jaume Masia in Moto3 World Championship.

Whatever level you are racing at, there is a programme that will suit your challenges and help you increase your focus, confidence and performance.