I used to think that physical challenges are mainly about testing your own stamina and never really gave them much consideration. But recently my colleague Rich made me reflect on a challenge he took on to support Redtray’s chosen charity – Mencap. This year he ran the Virgin London Marathon to help raise money to support those with a learning disability. When he crossed the finish line, my heart leaped for a second, because I suddenly understood that actually physical stamina is only one part of the challenge. There was so much more he had to put in for him to cross that line. After watching him prepare for this ‘monumental task’, and then reaching the finish line, I realised that there’s a lot to learn from a challenge like this, and especially from those who take part in them. Rich is one of these people. Continue reading »