leadership in ministry
Today I am 40 years old. I suppose that’s in some way significant. It’s certainly a good opportunity to reflect and give thanks for the blessings I have received. I could write an Oscar speech style but I’ll save that for the autobiography. For much of my 40 years U2 have been my favourite band. Read More …
I’ve mentioned before that ‘recovery’ is a big topic in our house, particularly around mental health. I’ve also mentioned that my current injury has prompted more thought in that direction. I’ve been thinking about the lectionary readings for Sunday which feature two lepers, Naaman, a great general of the Syrian army (loving the relevance) and Read More …
Recovery is very rarely straight forward. It was all going so well. I felt good after the short 2k run last week and even though my treatment on Thursday was painful at the time I felt brilliant the next day. I ran a gentle 5k on Friday and felt great. I’d spent the weekend sitting. Read More …
If I had to give marks out of 10 for runs then it might seem odd that a 2km run at slightly faster than walking pace should get a 10… but when it’s your first run for a month after a painfully pulled gluteus medius then 10 is most definitely deserved. (the dip in Read More …
I had my second visit to sports therapist, Grant McLullich, yesterday for more painful massage. The good news is that my injury is improving, the bad news is that I’m still off the road. I’ve to go back again next Thursday after trying a very short run on Wednesday to see how I react. It’s Read More …
Last night I paid a man to hurt me. I didn’t think I’d ever say that. He was a sports therapist though, so that’s OK, right? I took my sore back to see Grant McLullich. It turns out that it’s not my back that is causing my pain… it’s my backside. (Insert your own joke Read More …
It’s been two weeks since I hurt my back. It’s improving slowly. I can put my own socks on and everything! When I set out on the road to a marathon injury was always my biggest concern, even more than the time commitment needed for the training. As I’ve been hobbling around for longer and Read More …