🍺 Pints of Knowledge: Run From the Inside Out

Monday 12 January | Sambrook’s Taproom

Join us for the first Pints of Knowledge of the New Year with an inspiring talk from Julia Chi Taylor — former international athlete, coach and psychotherapist — as she explores how performance begins from the inside out.

We’re often told running is about the externals: pace, shoes, data. Julia challenges that thinking. Drawing on six decades of running experience — including a 2:36 marathon PB, 15:50 for 5K, and still running 22:37 at age 66 — she shares how the inner world of thought, breath and sensation shapes sustainable, joyful performance.

From earning her first England vest at 19, to becoming a UK running coach and later qualifying in systemic psychotherapy, Julia brings a unique perspective on movement, mindset and mastery. This talk explores the inner skills that make running last: alignment, body awareness, emotional ease and rhythm — and why effort doesn’t have to mean strain.

Whether you’re a runner, coach, or simply curious about performance, wellbeing and self-mastery, expect a thoughtful, engaging evening — best enjoyed with a pint in hand.