Category Archives: Life

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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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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Running Hero: Jamie McDonald

Posted on August 16, 2013 by James Clay

Running heroes come in a couple of different styles. For some people it’s all about speed, and Mo Farah is the nation’s darling at the moment when it comes to going fast. For others heroism lies in going further than … Continue reading →

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How Do I Review A Yoghurt?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by James Clay

I’m not a food critic. This is a good thing, because if I had to eat as much as I exercise to keep this blog ticking over my life would be a constant circle of writing about Cadbury’s giant chocolate … Continue reading →

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Commandments Of Running #2

Posted on July 30, 2013 by James Clay

#2 Thou shall go exploring I heard the same phrase in various formats 4 times over the weekend… “My running route is…” I used to be that person. I made that mistake. Never again. I’ve lived in my flat for … Continue reading →

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