Category Archives: Running

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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Finishing An Ultra Marathon

Posted on September 26, 2013 by James Clay

Okay, I need to come clean at the start, I haven’t actually run an ultra marathon…at least not on my own. But I have finished one. Last weekend I ran the final (glory) leg of the JW Ultra. A 30 mile … Continue reading →

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Marathon Malaise

Posted on September 25, 2013 by James Clay

It all started with such good intentions… The aim was clear, complete a marathon in better shape than I managed in 2011. It really didn’t seem that tricky given all the mistakes I made then, and this time I had … Continue reading →

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