Author Archives: James Clay

Race Rewards

Posted on May 22, 2013 by James Clay

I had a great weekend of eventing with my first adventure race and a mountain bike race on trails new to me. I enjoyed well organised racing, good food and cakes, a free lucozade…but the event mementos were awful. There … Continue reading →

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Friends Are For Life…

Posted on May 20, 2013 by James Clay

…just maybe not for adventure races! American president Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” American president Abraham Lincoln would have made a … Continue reading →

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Water, Water Everywhere…

Posted on May 15, 2013 by James Clay

…and no, I’m not talking about the rain. This coming weekend I’m doing my first ‘adventure race’. It’s kind of like a fun triathlon with a few hours of trail running, a few hours on the mountain bike…and an hour … Continue reading →

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Two Things Tuesday – 14th May

Posted on May 14, 2013 by James Clay

Apologies for missing TTT last week, but I was in the Lake District having surprisingly sunny fun walking up mountains and biking down them. So good was my trip that I feel absolutely no guilt in not having posted. 1 … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposition

Posted on May 2, 2013 by James Clay

Race day preparation: Night before: Hydrate – lots of water Fuel – eat a high carb meal with plenty of poultry and vegetables Charge GPS Check kit – shoes/socks/lycra shorts/outer shorts/t-shirt (choice of sleeve lengths)/sunglasses or hat/buff Prepare post-race clothes … Continue reading →

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