Tag: fitness
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My exercise liturgy
Some time ago, I was challenged to think about my exercise in the context of Christian living. Someone close to me asked some pointed questions about a 30km+ run I had scheduled: How is this a wise use of your time? Is this good for your body? Aren’t you going to get back from your…
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Lessons from Kowen Forest
A Half Marathon Reflection In April of this year I ran my first half marathon race. In typical Tim Lyddy fashion, finishing the race and achieving my time goal led me immediately to plan for the very next race. My ambition turned me to trail running. I signed up for the very next trail run…
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What My First Half Marathon Taught Me
On the 13th of April 2025, I finished my first Half Marathon race with a time of 1:24:56. Yes, I know it’s now September. Yes, I know I’ve raced another Half Mara in the meantime. But I’m constantly reflecting on this race. I’ll never be able to go back to this very moment and run…
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You Don’t Need Motivation to Run
After our 19km run last Sunday, my friend Lachie turned to me and said, “Do you reckon I can do a half marathon next week?” He started running in March this year. How is it that people can go, as the cliché goes, from couch to 5k? Or, like Lachie, couch to half-marathon? Many people…
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