Welcome back to the Blorecast! In Episode 4 – Unsporting Behaviour, I dive into the world of sport — despite being about the least sporty person you could imagine.

This weekend is a big one in Slovakia:

🏃‍♂️ The Košice Peace Marathon celebrates its 101st year – the oldest marathon in Europe and the third-oldest in the world.

🏏 I’ve inexplicably agreed to play in a charity cricket match in Spišská Nová Ves (what could possibly go wrong?).

This episode, I share some personal sporting stories:

⚡ School PE nightmares: rugby, cross-country and my escape route via the music room

🥅 The day I became “Golden Balls” in a university rugby match

🎿 My disastrous Slovak skiing attempts (spoiler: I ended up sliding down on my bum)

👧 Why my daughter thankfully has a much healthier relationship with sport

Despite my lifelong aversion to exercise, has Slovakia’s passion for hiking, skiing and cycling made me think twice about what sport means?

👉 Are you a sport lover, or an unsporter like me? Drop your stories in the comments – I’d love to hear them.

If you enjoy the podcast, please like, subscribe and share – it really helps me keep going. And wish me luck in the cricket… I’m going to need it!

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🌍 About the Blorecast

The Blorecast is a podcast from The School of Blore in Košice, Slovakia. It’s about life, culture, language, and exams – all served up with a dose of humour and storytelling. Whether you’re learning English, preparing for Cambridge exams, or just curious about life in Slovakia, you’ll find something here.

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