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I’m An Aural Convert

Posted on January 27, 2015 by James Clay

I’ve been reading a lot recently about people who don’t run with music, but listen to podcasts instead. “What a backward step for mankind” I thought, “these are the kind of people who apply leeches to cure DOMS and believe … Continue reading →

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Should Marathons Be Accessible To All?

Posted on January 15, 2015 by James Clay

Firstly let’s be absolutely clear on something. I am a firm believer in the inclusive nature of running. I am almost fanatical about getting people to take up running and stick with it through the first few difficult months, until … Continue reading →

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The Big Pig Funny Jig Wall Run Muddy Fun Jog

Posted on January 13, 2015 by James Clay

Waking up on Sunday with a few hours left in the New Forest it was good to know we’d got another route planned and 10 miles of forest fun ahead of us, but it turned out even better than we’d … Continue reading →

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Brockenhurst parkrun #78

Posted on January 12, 2015 by James Clay

Coming from the pancake flat parkrunning environs of Pittville Park, Cheltenham, it’s always a shock to be running up hills on a Saturday morning…and Brockenhurst, you’ve got hills! When a planned weekend abroad fell through I looked for an alternative, … 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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