This week, the Thoughts for the Day on BBC Radio Ulster consider the theme of ‘Hope’. My contribution reflects on Ciara Mageean’s stunning summer on the track.
You can listen here, or read the full text below.
Category: Spirituality & Sport
The Belfast Marathon: My Thought for the Day
For the day that’s in it, my Thought for the Day on the Belfast Marathon featured this morning on BBC Radio Ulster.
You can listen here, or read the text below.
For those of you wondering how I got on, … Read more...
Our Mary: My Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Ulster
I’ve long been fascinated by the story of Mary Peters, Northern Ireland’s 1972 Olympic gold medalist. My ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio Ulster reflects on her remarkable athletics journey, through the Troubles and beyond.
(The photo is from … Read more...
Greater Heights – My Thought for the Day on Radio Ulster
All runners know that a training partner can push them on to greater heights. My ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio Ulster reflects on training with others, in light of Ethiopian athletes’ belief in the concept of idil.
John Treacy vs Steve Ovett – My Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Ulster
Click here to listen to my Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Ulster. Or listen to it below.
It’s one for all the runners out there, reflecting on a famous 1980 race between Ireland’s John Treacy and Britain’s Steve … Read more...
Maine Running Hall of Fame Induction and Recorded Conversation about my (Long!) Career
I am pleased to share that I am among the 2020 inductees for the Maine Running Hall of Fame.
But Hall of Fame doesn’t mean retirement: I still consider myself a competitive athlete – having run a personal best (at … Read more...
‘It is better for the body to be tired, than the mind’ – My Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Ulster
Click here to listen to my ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio Ulster.
It draws on my experience as a marathon runner.
The text of today’s contribution is below.
‘It is better for the body to be tired,
… Read more...Running as a Spiritual Place – My Contribution on Sunday Sequence
Yesterday I was a guest on BBC Radio Ulster’s Sunday Sequence, in their new segment on spiritual places.
I spoke with host Elaine McGee about how for me running is a ‘spiritual place’, touching on the difference between training runs … Read more...
The Future of Irish Catholicism: Special Issue of Studies
The Spring 2017 edition of Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review, is a special issue on ‘The Future of Irish Catholicism.’ My article on ‘Ireland as a Post-Catholic Religious Market?’ is one among eight contributions that reflect on the current religious … Read more...
New Post on Slugger O’Toole: On Mary Peters’ Elevation to Companion of Honour
I have a new post on the Slugger O’Toole blog, ‘On Mary Peters’ Elevation to Companion of Honour.’
The photo is me with Mary Peters, after I won a 10km race held in honour of her 70th birthday back in … Read more...
On Retreat with Fr Martin Magill: Holy Cross Benedictine Monastery
This week readers will have missed Fr Martin Magill’s regular post about his ecumenical tithing. That’s because he has been on retreat since Sunday evening at Holy Cross Benedictine Monastery in Rostrevor, Co. Down.
Many readers will be familiar with … Read more...