Tag Archives: marathon

Run Report: Paris Marathon

Posted on April 19, 2016 by James Clay

I’ve written before, somewhere on this blog, that you can’t negotiate with a marathon. When you get to the start line of a 26.2 mile run you’ve either done the training or you haven’t. I hadn’t. So let’s not make … Continue reading →

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Can I Run 26.2 Miles For Fun?

Posted on March 25, 2016 by James Clay

Paris Marathon in 9 days. Brighton Marathon in 23 days. And right now the last thing I feel like doing is running, let alone for 26.2 miles. It’s safe to say I really haven’t been committed to this training cycle. … Continue reading →

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2015: A Year In Review

Posted on January 4, 2016 by James Clay

As is customary in the blogisphere, I’ve taken a little look back over what’s happened in 2015…and it’s a real mixed bag! January saw a great start to the year with a PB at the Almost Athletes organised Linda Franks … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Edinburgh Marathon

Posted on December 29, 2015 by James Clay

(for various reasons several of my biggest achievements this year went unblogged. With a few days left in 2015 it’s time to put that right, so here’s a look back at something amazing…) I’m not certain when my fixation with running … Continue reading →

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The Road To Edinburgh

Posted on May 30, 2015 by James Clay

No, not a post about overcoming the struggles of the M5/M6 interchange…although I could go on at length about unmanned roadworks and average speed cameras! Actually, the drive from Lancaster on to Edinburgh is quite lovely, but this isn’t about … Continue reading →

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