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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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I’m a 10 minute miler…aren’t I?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by James Clay

I know I’m a 10 minute miler. It’s what I tell myself. In fact, it’s what I tell everyone. It’s even how I predict race times. Because I am a 10 minute miler. But… I’ve run a 24:28 Parkrun, that’s … Continue reading →

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Marathon Malaise

Posted on September 25, 2013 by James Clay

It all started with such good intentions… The aim was clear, complete a marathon in better shape than I managed in 2011. It really didn’t seem that tricky given all the mistakes I made then, and this time I had … Continue reading →

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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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