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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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The Marathon Advice You Never Hear.

Posted on January 21, 2014 by James Clay

The interweb is littered with advice on how to run marathons. There are countless pages telling you how to train, what to expect, when to do how many miles. You can find reviews of every piece of marathon kit you … 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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It’s Not All About The Trainers…

Posted on August 5, 2013 by James Clay

…sometimes it’s all about the bike. On Friday I went over the border to Wales for a long ride in the wilds of Afan and Glyncorrwg Forests. (I can’t believe they charge £6.20 to get in to Wales now. There’s … 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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