musings on leadership in ministry
I’m a whole week into my marathon training and the weather is already testing my motivation. I’ve been soaked, blown about and cold. I’ve also had some really good runs. I ran with someone for the first time in years on Thursday and enjoyed the company. Anthony is also training for his first marathon and Read More …
‘I will never be cut’: Nancy and Gertrude are Kenyan girls about to face a brutal passage to womanhood. Directed by Sara Nason, this documentary tells the story of two young members of the Pokot community in Kenya, who stood up to family and community to resist the traditional practice of female genital mutilation or Read More …
Ever wonder just how quick an elite marathon runner is? HT Ross Goodman
I tried a different morning routine today ahead of the weekly 5K Parkrun at Strathclyde Park. Instead of falling out of bed and down the hill as close to 9.30am as possible I got up at 7:45am (on a Saturday!). Last week I felt as if I literally ran out of energy so I was Read More …
… ever a marathon. “We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon.” Emil Zatopek, Czech runner; winner of four Olympic gold medals To tell the truth, I’d never win a 100 meters race. Speed over a short Read More …
I love the Olympics. I’ve always dreamed of being an Olympian but unless they add running slowly or endurance sleeping to the list of events then I don’t have much chance. But… I’ll be in the first race to finish in the Olympic Stadium in London next year!!! I entered the ballot for the National Read More …
Holy City ‘Choice Cuts’… faith and futures in a world in crisis The 2011-12 programme focuses on the stark choices facing us today in Scotland and the world beyond. How we see the past, present and future; how we employ our imagination, nurturing, compassion and creativity; what we value in education, economics, health, hope (and Read More …