Tag Archives: Personal best

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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A Public Declaration Of Intent

Posted on February 20, 2015 by James Clay

I don’t think I’ve ever done this before. I may have muttered something vaguely similar to a friend or possibly convinced myself I’d have a go, but here’s the very first time I have ever announced this… Tomorrow I will … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished?

Posted on June 15, 2013 by James Clay

On Friday I set myself two goals in 12 hours: To swim a total of 300 metres in the pool for the first time ever To run my local Parkrun in a new PB Here’s how I got on… 1 … Continue reading →

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How Far Do I Run?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by James Clay

I was asked the other day “how far do you run?” My answer of “to the finish line!” was met with a smile, but the question had got me thinking… What my inquisitor wanted to know of course was what … Continue reading →

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