Author Archives: James Clay

And Now For Something Completely Different…

Posted on October 11, 2013 by James Clay

So there we have it, it’s done, over, finished, complete. After 4 months of pavement pounding, running to a plan, looking at my watch more than the road and, if I’m honest, a final 4 weeks of not enjoying running … Continue reading →

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Bournemouth Marathon. A Disappointing PB.

Posted on October 9, 2013 by James Clay

A good race report should tell two stories, that of the event and that of the person running it. Often the two things are intrinsically linked, the course dictates the pace or the event organisation can make or break an … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts Pre-Marathon

Posted on October 5, 2013 by James Clay

Last night I heard a quote from the living legend that is Sir Brian Blessed. He of acting and mountaineering fame, who made gold boots and giant wings look super cool.   Sir Brian’s words, the ones that rocked me … Continue reading →

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Reasons I Love My Club #73: The Meteor Mile

Posted on September 29, 2013 by James Clay

Saturday night saw the first running of a new event for the Almost Athletes, The Meteor Mile at Gloucestershire Airport. As the name suggests, it’s a 1 mile dash, but what makes this race special is that it took place … Continue reading →

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It’s Bretty I Feel Sorry For.

Posted on September 27, 2013 by James Clay

Bretty looks like a nice chap. He’s a runner, like us. In fact better than most of us, he’s run a 3hr:15m marathon. He did this last year, dressed as a smurf, probably for charity. And yet today he is … Continue reading →

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