Stories from the Starting Blocks

The Three Worlds of Sport — And Why Rules Must Fit the Purpose

The Three Worlds of Sport — And Why Rules Must ...

The Three Worlds of Sport — And Why Rules Must Fit the PurposeBy Stuart DempsterRecently at the Regional Championships, I found myself reflecting on something I’ve experienced many times as...

The Three Worlds of Sport — And Why Rules Must ...

The Three Worlds of Sport — And Why Rules Must Fit the PurposeBy Stuart DempsterRecently at the Regional Championships, I found myself reflecting on something I’ve experienced many times as...

Champions Aren’t Built in Luxury

Champions Aren’t Built in Luxury

Champions Aren’t Built in LuxuryCoaching Myth: You must have “state-of-the-art” facilities to become a champion.By Stuart DempsterIt’s a comforting idea. If only we had better tracks. If only we had...

Champions Aren’t Built in Luxury

Champions Aren’t Built in LuxuryCoaching Myth: You must have “state-of-the-art” facilities to become a champion.By Stuart DempsterIt’s a comforting idea. If only we had better tracks. If only we had...

On Tour with the Tartan Army – Part 3: Off to the Match

On Tour with the Tartan Army – Part 3: Off to t...

On Tour with the Tartan Army – Part 3: Off to the Match   Video links below After all that pre-match entertainment, it was finally time to head towards the...

On Tour with the Tartan Army – Part 3: Off to t...

On Tour with the Tartan Army – Part 3: Off to the Match   Video links below After all that pre-match entertainment, it was finally time to head towards the...

On Tour With The Tartan Army – Part 2

On Tour With The Tartan Army – Part 2

On Tour With The Tartan Army – Part 2 By this stage I was beginning to make real progress as an athlete, so life had to become a bit more...

On Tour With The Tartan Army – Part 2

On Tour With The Tartan Army – Part 2 By this stage I was beginning to make real progress as an athlete, so life had to become a bit more...

On Tour with the Tartan Army — Part One

On Tour with the Tartan Army — Part One

For much of its modern history, Scotland has had limited opportunity to speak with an independent voice on the world stage. We have no separate embassies, no seat at the...

On Tour with the Tartan Army — Part One

For much of its modern history, Scotland has had limited opportunity to speak with an independent voice on the world stage. We have no separate embassies, no seat at the...

From Mandela’s Cell to Van Gogh’s Hospital Room

From Mandela’s Cell to Van Gogh’s Hospital Room

From Mandela’s Cell to Van Gogh’s Hospital Room My visit to Robben Island had stayed with me long after I left South Africa. Even months later, I found myself recounting...

From Mandela’s Cell to Van Gogh’s Hospital Room

From Mandela’s Cell to Van Gogh’s Hospital Room My visit to Robben Island had stayed with me long after I left South Africa. Even months later, I found myself recounting...