Tag Archives: marathon

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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It’s Not All About The Trainers…

Posted on August 5, 2013 by James Clay

…sometimes it’s all about the bike. On Friday I went over the border to Wales for a long ride in the wilds of Afan and Glyncorrwg Forests. (I can’t believe they charge £6.20 to get in to Wales now. There’s … Continue reading →

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Hey, I Put Some New Shoes On…

Posted on June 19, 2013 by James Clay

…and suddenly everything is right. The lovely people at On, who I spoke with at the Virgin London Marathon Expo and Write This Run, have very kindly sent me some swanky new Cloudrunner trainers! There are a lot of new … Continue reading →

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The Marathon Stopped Me Running!

Posted on June 2, 2013 by James Clay

I’ve been lacking in running mojo, and unable to figure out why. The weather has been better, I’ve had plenty of time on my hands, there’s been no injuries…I just haven’t felt compelled to hit the streets. Then during yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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