Category Archives: Training

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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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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The Mean Streets of Cheltenham

Posted on September 1, 2013 by James Clay

I’ve spent approximately 92.7% of my 35 and a half years on Earth in Cheltenham. When I was a kid I walked to school, by the time I was in my teens that was an hour commute each way. I … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned On Friday…

Posted on August 25, 2013 by James Clay

I switched things up a bit on Friday and went for a 17 mile run along the Sharpness to Gloucester Canal. I learnt a few things along the way… 17 miles is a long way. A trail is very different on … Continue reading →

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