Darren McClellan Sports and Remedial Massage

15/04/2026

Just landed?
Perfect time for a massage.

14/04/2026

06/04/2026

Even superheros need chill time!

03/04/2026

Here’s a simple tip for you this Easter…
Switch off the news.

Just for a day… or even a few hours.
Notice what happens when you’re not constantly taking in stress, negativity, and noise from the outside world.

You might feel a bit calmer or a bit lighter or even a bit more present.

Easter doesn’t have to be about rushing around or filling every moment.

It can be a chance to slow things down, spend time with people you care about, and give your nervous system a break.

Less input and more awareness.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your health isn’t adding more…
it’s taking something away.

30/03/2026

Just putting this out there.

I offer online running coaching, mainly for beginners or anyone wanting to get back into running in a safe, steady way.
A lot of people start too hard, too fast… and that’s usually when injuries show up.

This is more about:
– building up gradually
– keeping things simple
– helping your body adapt properly
– staying consistent without breaking down
Nothing complicated or over the top.
Just a plan that works for you.

If you’ve been thinking about starting running just send me a message 👍

28/03/2026

After giving Cookie a massage!

20/03/2026

I see a lot of stuff about running cadence… “you should be at 180” and all that.

Honestly… most runners don’t need to worry about the number.

Cadence is just how many steps you take per minute.

What actually matters is how it feels and how your body is handling the load.

If your cadence is a bit low, you’ll usually take longer strides… and that often means you’re landing a bit out in front and putting more load through the body each step.

If you slightly increase it, your steps naturally get a bit shorter and lighter.

Same run… just spread out differently.
I tend to think of it like a dial.

A bit lower → heavier steps
A bit higher → lighter steps
Not better or worse… just different.

If you’re running well and everything feels good, I wouldn’t change a thing.

But if you’ve got a few niggles like knees, hips, tendons then sometimes just slightly quickening your steps can make a noticeable difference.

Most of the time your body already knows the rhythm.
You just need to listen to it.

17/03/2026

Rehab isn’t as complicated as we make it…
The best exercise for your injury is the one you can actually do.

A bit of discomfort is okay. Bad pain isn’t.
Same with stretching…
If you do it and think “that feels good” → you’re probably on the right track.
If it feels wrong or aggravating → it’s not the one for now.
That doesn’t mean it won’t be the right one next week.
Your body changes.
So instead of chasing the perfect exercise or stretch,
start learning to listen to what your body is telling you.

Adjust.
Test.
Build it back up over time.

Most injuries don’t need perfection…
they just need the right dose, at the right time.

If you’re not sure where that line is for you, that’s where I can help 👍