Author: jpw1993

When I first started running, I was reluctant to call myself a “runner”. Even when I’d completed my first race, I wouldn’t openly describe myself as a “runner”. It wasn’t a label I was ready to wear. I’m not really good enough to be known as a “runner”, I thought, but then I read an … Continue reading What’s In A Name?

When I tell people I’m a Christian or when I tell them I’m a runner, I quite often get the same response. Sometimes it’s only in their eyes. Other times they are more vocal. “What do ya wanna do that for?”, “Well that’s a waste of time”, “You know it’s bad for your knees”. The … Continue reading Who Is Listening?

Have you ever run all through the night? From dusk ‘til dawn? No, me neither…but I think I might like to! Don’t get me wrong, this is just a fantasy (well, at this stage, at least). I’m a long way from being able to run for that length of time, and besides, it’s the wrong … Continue reading Night Run

I often think about the lessons that running “offers” me. I say “offers” because I don’t always learn from these lessons. I’m not talking about lessons in pacing, cadence, training technique or running style. I’m talking about lessons in life. Many of these “life lessons” compliment my Christian faith. From the sheer awe and wonder … Continue reading Helping Hands