musings on ministry
It’s taken a while, but I’ve finally logged 2,000km running with Nike+. I ran the Glasgow Half Marathon in 2000 and then didn’t run another step until 22nd Feb 2010. I can’t really remember why I thought it was a good idea to go for a run and I soon decided that it wasn’t Read More …
I’ve been off on my travels again, this time to Northampton for a couple of meetings. It’s always been part of my job to be away from home but I’m often struck my the paradox of working for an organisation that promotes good relationships but is happy to ask it’s members and staff to spend Read More …
Today dawned cold, clear and crisp, all the things you want for a good parkrun. Alright, perhaps not quite as cold with a little less breeze, but this is Scotland in April. 157 runners assembled to run Strathclyde parkrun #103 and celebrate the parkrun’s 2nd birthday. I’ve not run quick since last year. My 42:52 Read More …
I rarely make New Year resolutions but I resolve that 2012, my 40th year, will be all about the miles. I will run the 5 mile Olympic Park Run in March. I will run my first marathon in Edinburgh in May. I will run the Great Scottish Run half marathon in Glasgow in September. I Read More …
Last week I was just one week into my marathon training, and already lacking motivation. This week my running has been better, even though the weather hasn’t been. My runs have felt good. The Monday long run felt comfortable and I’m getting the hang of running a little bit slower. The idea is to run Read More …
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 …
I’ve just realised that I didn’t let you all know how the Parkrun went! As you can see, it was a nice morning for a run, although it had been pretty wet overnight so there were lots of puddles! I usually woudn’t mind the mud but I had on my very white new trainers… not Read More …