Last month I was one of 59,000 people who ran the 10km Vancouver Sun Run. I was actually fairly indifferent going into the race – running 10kms is not normally my idea of fun, and truth be told the main reason I was there was because my employer was a major sponsor of the race. As soon as I arrived at the race, however, my attitude changed. With live music and so many people in attendance there was a real buzz and sense of excitement in the air.

Anyway, this race got me thinking about the role that sport has played, and continues to play, in my life. I have always loved sports, but my attitude towards it has definitely changed with time – a fact I’m sure you will notice in these reflections on sport.