Tag Archives: Fear

The Things Runners Forget #2

Posted on May 11, 2014 by James Clay

As I get back in to running, training and racing I’ve discovered there are things that had become commonplace which are now once more ridiculous. In a short series of posts I’m going to remind you, fellow runners, of the once … Continue reading →

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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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Terrifying Research

Posted on June 23, 2013 by James Clay

I’ve just watched highlights of the Blenheim triathlon & last weekend’s 70.3 Ironman action, as research for my impending tri try. Terrifying. The swim looks more like wrestling, with added drowning. I watched one guy repeatedly punch another in the … Continue reading →

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Water, Water Everywhere…

Posted on May 15, 2013 by James Clay

…and no, I’m not talking about the rain. This coming weekend I’m doing my first ‘adventure race’. It’s kind of like a fun triathlon with a few hours of trail running, a few hours on the mountain bike…and an hour … Continue reading →

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F.E.A.R.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by James Clay

I recently spent a few days in the Lake District, surrounded by mountains, desperately seeking respite from all the troubles of the world for a short while. I was hoping for the mountain top epiphany that I’ve enjoyed so many … Continue reading →

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