Born in 1937 in a small Missouri farmhouse, Clay Durr grew up on a farm in eastern Kansas, where childhood asthma and a lack of athleticism made him feel weak and slow.
He wasn’t a natural athlete, and his high school years were marked by struggles in sports and physical fitness. However, Clay's life took a turn when he moved to Los Angeles after college, where a spur-of-the-moment decision to relocate would change the course of his future.
His physical journey began in earnest during his Army service in 1961, where he first experienced the benefits of physical training. After years of sporadic fitness routines, he committed to running at age 35.
At 60 years old, running started to become a problem so Clay added strength training and yoga to his regimen. With every setback, from health issues to injuries, Clay's resilience only grew.
Clary redefined what aging could look like, becoming a living testament to the power of consistency and reinvention. Today, at 87, he remains physically active, skiing, hiking, and even launching a nonprofit focused on helping others embrace healthy aging.
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