Tag Archives: Motivation

A short note on why running is ace.

Posted on August 13, 2018 by James Clay

Humans have a deep-rooted and innate need to measure themselves against a spurious set of metrics or values, almost always setting unachievable goals for success. I can give you a few examples… No matter what car you drive you will … Continue reading →

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What Does A Running Coach Do?

Posted on January 2, 2017 by James Clay

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin, 1789. I’d like to add something to that list please Ben, if you don’t mind. The other cast iron definite, an unwavering truth, a … Continue reading →

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40 Before 40: #5 Qualify as a running coach

Posted on October 14, 2016 by James Clay

No thought could have been further from my mind on that 2009 evening, as I threw up in an alley less than a kilometre in to my first ever run and stumbled home in tears, but last weekend I qualified as … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Your Wins…

Posted on January 27, 2016 by James Clay

…Even The Small Ones. I posted on Facebook this morning, having spotted in the “on this day” bit that 2 years ago I’d run a 5 mile race 7 minutes slower than I did this Sunday, and I wasn’t pushing … 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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