Running to Rome: Leadership, Family, Faith and the Marathon Journey
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.
Episodes
Ep13 - Belonging - The Communities That Shape Us
Episode 13 — Belonging: The Communities That Shape UsWhat does it really mean to belong?In this episode, I reflect on the communities that have shaped who I am — from my childhood in Whyalla and Port Pirie, to my parents’ commitment to school, sport and community, and now the communities my own family is part of.I dedicate this episode to my Mum and Dad, Peter and Lyn, and the example they gave me
Ep12 - Barossa Half Marathon: The First Test of Preparation
Episode 12 – Barossa Half Marathon: The First Test of PreparationSometimes you can achieve a personal best and still finish wondering whether you could have done more.In this episode, I reflect on the Barossa Half Marathon, my first major test on the journey towards the Rome Marathon. After months of training, I returned to a course I last ran seven years ago, with a clear goal: break 1 hour and 4
Ep11 - 10% Percent
What if we stopped trying to be perfect and simply focusedon becoming 10% better?In this episode, I reflect on academic achievement, thecourage to hold high standards, and the importance of recognising growth as well as excellence. I explore what it means to build a culture where people areencouraged to keep improving, while also reflecting on the parents who show up for their children and the res
Ep10 - Setbacks
What do we do when things don’t go according to plan?A setback can feel like failure — but sometimes it’s simplyan invitation to stop, listen and learn.In this episode, I reflect on the setbacks that have comewith training for Rome, the frustration that comes when our plans unravel, and the lessons they can teach us about resilience, patience and growth.From running and injuries to leadership, fam
Ep 9 - The Tether
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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