Category Archives: swimming

It Wasn’t All Bad!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by James Clay

Okay, so I shared with you the horrendous 54 minutes that made up my first tri, including the swim that tried to kill me, the zombie bike riding and the sub par run…but I should make it clear the day … Continue reading →

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I Am A Triathlete

Posted on July 16, 2013 by James Clay

I am a triathlete. I could have written that in bold for emphasis, or maybe italics or underlined. I guess I could even have used all three to really drive home the point. But the truth is I don’t feel like a triathlete, and … Continue reading →

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…And Then I Swam.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by James Clay

It’s hard to believe that 16 days ago I couldn’t swim. In the last two weeks, and with the help of two good friends, I have developed from doggy paddling a 12 metre width of the pool. After trying a … Continue reading →

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Swimming, It’s Just Like Golf.

Posted on June 20, 2013 by James Clay

Years ago I lived with three professional golfers. They all played, they all taught, they all knew best. We used to have bags of clubs in the kitchen, by the back door, and when we popped out for a smoke … Continue reading →

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