Category Archives: Running

Let There Be Light…

Posted on October 29, 2013 by James Clay

As sports shops go Up & Running is ace. If you’ve got one in your area go and make friends with them, they’re friendly, knowledgeable folk and love to talk running! My local in Cheltenham organised a night run yesterday to try … Continue reading →

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Size Matters…

Posted on October 24, 2013 by James Clay

We all love a big race. A city marathon like London or Edinburgh, maybe halves like Run To The Beat or the Great North Run. But these big events come at a price, and not just the often hugely inflated … Continue reading →

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I’m a 10 minute miler…aren’t I?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by James Clay

I know I’m a 10 minute miler. It’s what I tell myself. In fact, it’s what I tell everyone. It’s even how I predict race times. Because I am a 10 minute miler. But… I’ve run a 24:28 Parkrun, that’s … Continue reading →

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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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