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 …
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 …
If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run. – John Bingham Bingham was Read More …
Well, yesterday brought the expected ‘Red Fleece of Rejection’ from the Virgin London Marathon. I had entered the ballot but was unsuccessful. That left a choice. Either wait for a possible charity place for London or sign up to run in Edinburgh. I choose Edinburgh. So, I’m running the Edinburgh Marathon on 27th May 2012. Read More …