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“We don’t fight demons, we only fight our choices” Jay Riley's Rokman Story

“We don’t fight demons, we only fight our choices” Jay Riley's Rokman Story

Over the years, Jay has faced several traumatic life experiences. Most recently, in 2021, he was diagnosed with eye cancer. But instead of giving up, Jay viewed his road to recovery as a challenge, taking one step at a time, one hurdle at a time, one battle at a time. His story is one of strength and resilience, and offers hope to runners facing difficult challenges.

"I use fitness challenges as coping mechanism for my mental health" - Dean Wright's Rokman Story

Dean shares his story so that you can see how challenges can help us battle our demons and win! It will show anyone going through similar struggles that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

"The Rokman group is so supportive and it keeps you motivated" - Jamie Stephenson's Rokman Story

Utilising running and fitness challenges, Jamie, now 48, has managed to shift almost 3-stone, maintain a health mindset and get himself into the best shape of his life. Read his inspiring story in his own words.

"If you put the effort in you can achieve anything": Robin Hurst's Rokman Story

Robin used running and fitness challenges as form of therapy to build his mental resilience, increase his confidence and maintain a healthy mental and physical wellbeing. Here, Robin tells you his fitness journey in his own words.

"Welcome the pain. Embrace the suffering" says mental toughness fitness brand, Rokman

Rokman Founder, Terry Rosoman, explains why true happiness and self-fulfilment is not found through peace and comfort but through the pain and suffering of physical pursuit.
Former Wales Rugby Captain Turned Endurance Challenge Enthusiast Ryan Jones Talks to Rokman

Former Wales Rugby Captain Turned Endurance Challenge Enthusiast Ryan Jones Talks to Rokman

We speak to former Wales Rugby captain and British Lion, Ryan Jones, about his 465-mile November Beast running challenge, the mental health benefits of pushing our limits and why we are all capable of so much more.

Rokman talks to Rugby Player Turned Extreme Athlete, Huw Brassington

Rokman talks to Rugby Player Turned Extreme Athlete, Huw Brassington

We speak to Welsh ultra-athlete, extreme adventurer and TV presenter, Huw Brassington, about taking on some of the toughest races in the world, living with no regrets and why you shouldn't enter a mule into Crufts.

Tell Pain to F*** Off - Interview with Matt Pritchard

Tell Pain to F*** Off - Interview with Matt Pritchard

Star of Dirty Sanchez turned vegan chef, Matthew Prichard, talks to Rokman about pushing his physical limits, exorcising his demons and Emon Holmes hallucinations.

Sports Therapy for the Toughest Foot Race on the Planet

Sports Therapy for the Toughest Foot Race on the Planet

We speak to sports therapist, Stuart Clarke, on his strategies to help ultra-runner, Rhys Jenkins perform at his very best during this year's Badwater 135.


From Royal Marine Commando to YouTube Challenge-Athlete

From Royal Marine Commando to YouTube Challenge-Athlete

We talk to Max Glover, former Royal Marine Commando turned challenge-athlete with over 5,000,000 views on YouTube.

Global Adventurer and Extreme Athlete Ash Dykes Talks to Rokman

Global Adventurer and Extreme Athlete Ash Dykes Talks to Rokman

Discover how Welsh extreme athlete, Ash Dykes, breaks-down the planet's biggest challenges into achievable chunks, how he prepares his body and mind for 'worst-case scenario' and the mindset strategy he used to avoid dying of dehydration in the Gobi Desert.

SAS: Who Dares Wins Graduate James Priestley Talks to Rokman

SAS: Who Dares Wins Graduate James Priestley Talks to Rokman

Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins S5 graduate, James Priestley talks about his preparation for the toughest course of TV, what fuels his motivational fires and how he pushes through the worst of times.