What to give up for Lent...?

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent; a period of penitential preparation in the Christian calendar that culminates approximately 6 weeks later on Maundy Thursday in Holy Week.

Of course, Christians are not alone in depriving themselves as part of their faith for a period of time; Mulims, Hindus, Jews and followers of many other religions fast or give something up as an important part of their faiths too.

So what am I going to give up for Lent? With the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu's warnings about gay marriage and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey's opposition to gay marriage still ringing in my ears, for Lent this year I think I'm going to give up hope.

Today's run at 18:17
Distance	4.02 km	Time	22:17
Pace	5:33 min/km	Cadence	81 spm
Comments: Squally showers.