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Running to Rome: Leadership, Family, Faith and the Marathon Journey

AdamCib 9 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

Running to Rome: Leadership, Family, Faith and the Marathon Journey follows the host's personal journey toward the 2027 Rome Marathon, his first marathon. Each short episode combines run recaps with reflections on leadership, family life, Catholic faith, discipline, and personal growth. The podcast is inspired by daily life and solo runs, offering an honest and vulnerable look at balancing roles as a husband, father of three, and school leader. It is not a polished expert show, but a raw journey of growth, challenge, and purpose.

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Ep 9 - The Tether Jul 22, 2026 00:09:23 What does it mean to truly trust someone? A Tether is only a short piece of cord, but what it represents is so much bigger.A chance encounter on a long run with the Achilles running group left me reflecting on the power of the tether both the physical one connecting a runner and guide, and the invisible ties that hold people together. This episode explores trust, servant leadership, community and

Ep 8 - Courageous Authenticity Jul 22, 2026 00:13:14 What does it really mean to be a courageous, authentic leader? In this episode, I reflect on the challenge of leading as myself not as the leader I think others expect me to be. I explore vulnerability, emotion, difficult conversations and the courage to stand by your values, while asking what it means to make leadership an extension of who I am.

Ep 7 - The Patient Leader Jun 23, 2026 00:20:57 Patience isn't just about slowing down—it's about who you become while you wait. In this episode, I reflect on lessons from a Year 9 workshop, marathon training, leadership and faith, before sitting down with Fr Peter Hosking SJ to explore patience, discernment and the formation of character over time.

Ep 6 - Variety Matters Jun 12, 2026 00:17:05 The Rome Marathon is now officially locked in.This week, Adam reflects on why growth rarely comes from doing the same thing over and over. What do interval training, leadership and dance have in common? More than you might think. From a Tuesday morning session with family to lessons learned across 15 years of leadership, this episode explores how variety, challenge and new experiences shape us as

Ep - 5 Letting Go and Holding On Jun 6, 2026 00:13:59 Episode 5: Letting Go (and Holding On)This week, the journey takes a turn away from marathon training and into the lessons that parenting and leadership have in common.As my youngest daughter learns to ride her bike and tackles her fears high in the trees at Kuitpo Forest, I'm reminded that growth often comes from finding the balance between support and independence. There are times when we need t

Ep 4 - The Discipline to Slow Down Jun 6, 2026 00:17:41 Episode 4: The Discipline to Slow DownThis week, a long training run becomes a lesson in leadership, faith and life. As I prepare for the Rome Marathon, I reflect on the challenge of running slowly—something that proved far harder mentally than physically.In a world that rewards speed, quick decisions and instant results, this episode explores why some of the most important growth happens when we

Ep3 - Holding it Together May 25, 2026 00:09:29 Ever had one of those weeks where the little things start piling up? In this episode, I reflect on leadership, mental load, long drives home, coffee stains, ripped shirts, marathon training and the challenge of staying steady when life feels stretched. A honest conversation about showing up, slowing down and finding perspective through running, family life and faith — even when things feel like th

Ep2 - Between Control and Trust May 25, 2026 00:09:33 This week, the journey to Rome starts to feel real.After watching a fly-through of the Rome Marathon course for the first time, I reflect on the strange tension that comes when a dream shifts from being an idea to something tangible. But this episode becomes about more than marathon training.An early morning airport drop-off for my daughter Ava sparks an unexpected moment of hesitation, trust, and

Ep1 - Why Rome May 17, 2026 00:06:58 I introduce Running to Rome: A Family Pilgrimage and share the “why” behind the journey. From the Rome Marathon goal to life as a husband, father, and school leader, this episode sets the tone for honest reflection, faith, and growth—one step at a time.

Running to Rome: Leadership, Family, Faith and the Marathon Journey

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