I set the alarm for 5 to 6, knowing that this morning was the time Sally Pearson was going to run in the 100m hurdles final. I woke up at 4 am without the alarm and watched the semis. Sally was looking so focused. Nothing, not rain, not other people running fast times, nor expectationContinue reading “Lessons from Sally Pearson: Go for your Goal”
Playing Robin Hood
To play, to dream, to collaborate – the collage above involved all these three things, and was a result of my son’s brilliant idea to play Robin Hood and have me photograph him. Today he is away on a camp for leaders, and no there is no archery set with him, but he is goingContinue reading “Playing Robin Hood”
Bolt of Talent: Lessons in the Making of a Champion
Today’s blog continues my interest in running. This morning I was inspired by watching the fastest 100 metres final ever, seven finalists ran under 10 seconds. I don’t profess to be a professional sports writer, but there is something about Usain Bolt’s achievement that can inspire us all and something magical about today’s final thatContinue reading “Bolt of Talent: Lessons in the Making of a Champion”
Just Run
I am in the process of finding my running identity again. As a child I loved to run. As an adolescent I loved to run. Whenever I needed a break, to think, to be by myself, I ran. Sometimes I wanted to be like the great 800 metre runners, or cross-country specialists. I was competitiveContinue reading “Just Run”
Dance for Recovery – Films soon to be Released
The Documentary Dance for Recovery Behind the Scenes is almost complete. Final edits today and then it is sent to the project organisers. It’s been the biggest project in my short film making journey so far. Many documentaries are done by a full crew and have the luxury of people specialising in editing of sound,Continue reading “Dance for Recovery – Films soon to be Released”
June Paisa Perkins 