Tag Archives: triathlon

It Wasn’t All Bad!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by James Clay

Okay, so I shared with you the horrendous 54 minutes that made up my first tri, including the swim that tried to kill me, the zombie bike riding and the sub par run…but I should make it clear the day … Continue reading →

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I Am A Triathlete

Posted on July 16, 2013 by James Clay

I am a triathlete. I could have written that in bold for emphasis, or maybe italics or underlined. I guess I could even have used all three to really drive home the point. But the truth is I don’t feel like a triathlete, and … Continue reading →

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Get Rich Or Die Tri-ing!

Posted on July 13, 2013 by James Clay

It’s here, the eve of the Jenson Button Trust Triathlon. I won’t say it’s finally here, or here at last, because I’ve only been waiting 4 weeks for this. Waiting and training. It’s been far from perfect preparation. Learning to … Continue reading →

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All The Gear, No Idea!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by James Clay

This could be the shortest post I ever write…although they do say a photo says a thousand words. Look what arrived today… So, now the kit is here, it’s time I learnt how to use it. Early morning outdoor swim … Continue reading →

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Terrifying Research

Posted on June 23, 2013 by James Clay

I’ve just watched highlights of the Blenheim triathlon & last weekend’s 70.3 Ironman action, as research for my impending tri try. Terrifying. The swim looks more like wrestling, with added drowning. I watched one guy repeatedly punch another in the … Continue reading →

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