Tag Archives: outdoor fitness

When 16 x 2,000 = 20.

Posted on May 10, 2015 by James Clay

I’ve spoken before about how hard it can be to find decent routes for long runs at the business end of marathon training. In recent weeks I’ve taken to the Forest of Dean for laps of the fire roads and … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Plan, New Forest.

Posted on January 11, 2015 by James Clay

This last weekend I was supposed to be driving to Chamonix, drinking excessively for three days and driving home with my good friend Greg. I already had my doubts about the wisdom of this, what with the challenges I’ve set myself … Continue reading →

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Fulham Palace parkrun #55

Posted on November 1, 2014 by James Clay

When I first saw the memorial poppies at Tower of London announced I knew I had to go. As time grew short to get a visit in I knew it would have to be a Saturday. Knowing I’d be in … Continue reading →

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Running London

Posted on November 11, 2013 by James Clay

On Wednesday I was invited to the Olympic Park in London to see the BT Studios and the filming of Rugby Tonight. Given that my coach arrived in Victoria and the Olympic Park is at Stratford, East London, it made … 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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