James Cruickshank PhysioRun

12/05/2026

You bring the fire | I’ve got the storm ⚡️🌪️

Rehab isn’t always pretty.
Some days it’s grit.
Some days it’s frustration.
Some days it’s convincing yourself to do one more rep when your head says stop.

But this part matters.

The rebuild.
The resilience.
The return.

Because every exercise, every wobble, every setback and every small win is shaping the version of you that comes back stronger.

Rehab is lit 🔥

Not because it’s easy…
Because transformation never is.

09/05/2026

Huge congratulations to para swimmer Toni Shaw on her selection for Team Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games! 💙💛

Toni’s dedication, resilience and world-class performances continue to inspire both in and out of the pool, and everyone at the University of Aberdeen is incredibly proud to see her represent Scotland on the Commonwealth stage once again - having won a bronze at the Birmingham games in 2022.

A special congratulations also goes to Jenn Davis, University of Aberdeen Performance Coach, whose guidance and support have played an important role in Toni’s journey to selection.

We’d also like to recognise Jamie Ferguson, who achieved the selection times for the Games. Jamie is coached by Patrick Miley, University of Aberdeen High Performance Coach.

08/05/2026

So excited for this new project for local runners… how good can you be?

Plagued by injuries that won’t settle?

Next level assessments, next level results

Are you ready to race? Or are you just hoping for the best? 🏃

Introducing Race Ready — our brand new performance profiling service designed specifically for runners gearing up for the Aberdeen Half Marathon on 18th July.

- Do you ever wonder why you fatigue near the end of a run?
- Do you suffer from recurrent calf cramps?
-Do you feel like one side is doing all the work while the other is on holiday?

These are exactly the kinds of questions Race Ready is built to answer.
Developed in partnership with James Cruickshank PhysioRun and powered by VALD Performancetechnology, Race Ready puts you through a series of key performance tests, giving you real data and clear guidance on the specific markers you need to address before race day. No guesswork. No crossing your fingers on the start line. Just an honest picture of where you are, what your body is capable of, and what you need to work on to get to that finish line feeling strong. 💪

This is what proactive performance support looks like and it's just the beginning. More exciting performance profiling services are coming to SPEAR very soon.

Spots are limited ahead of race day, so don't wait. Find out more and book your Race Ready session by calling 01224 900102, or drop us a message if you have any questions.

📍 Aberdeen Sports Village | Westhill

06/05/2026

You must keep going… because you deserve to see what happens when all the hard work finally pays off.

The boring rehab sets.
The shoulder stability drills.
The band work nobody posts.
The slow progress.
The “is this even working?” days.

Then one day…
the shoulder moves easier.
the confidence comes back.
the strength returns.
and suddenly all those small reps mattered.

Rehab | Consistency | Reward

Strong shoulders aren’t built in one session.
They’re built in the quiet sessions nobody claps for.

06/05/2026

Sometimes in my head I’m like:

“Yo, no worries.”

Meanwhile, the inside of my brain is just 47 tabs open, one of them playing music, and none of them responding.

Smiling on the outside.
Running a full risk assessment on the inside.

Calm | Chaos | Carrying On

05/05/2026

SPEAR physio @ Kippie is all ready to open our doors today 🥳

We are so delighted and excited to be joining the Kippie team.

To make an appointment call 01224 900102 or online booking www.spearphysiotherapy.co.uk

- Self paying welcome
- No referral needed
- All major private health insurances accepted

We will have clinics on a Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at Kippie. 😊🎉

02/05/2026

Golf | Coaching | Improvement

Spent the day at for a coaching masterclass with — and honestly, it was invaluable.

I went in looking for a few tips.

I left with enough coaching points to keep me busy for months.

Putting.
Chipping.
Approach shots.
Driving.
Course management.
Actually thinking my way around a few holes instead of just standing there hoping the golf gods were in a good mood.

The biggest takeaway?

Good coaching doesn’t just give you more information — it gives you better questions, clearer intention, and a proper plan to improve.

Massive thanks to the team at Paul Lawrie Golf Centre and to Spencer for such a brilliant day.

Follow and — and keep an eye out for future coaching days.

If you’re serious about getting better, this is exactly the sort of day worth booking.

Golf | Lessons | Progress

30/04/2026

Success | Self-defined | Built different

Success isn’t always the medal, the title, the bank balance, or the applause.

Sometimes success is much quieter than that.

It’s liking what you do.
Liking who you are.
And liking how you do it.

Because there’s no point chasing a version of success that looks good online but feels rotten behind the scenes.

Real success is when your work, your values, your effort, and your identity all start pulling in the same direction.

Not perfect.
Not polished.
Not always easy.

But yours.

Defined by you.
Built by you.
Lived by you.

That’s success.