The end - Lands End

The end - Lands End
with Pat = they even changed the sign for us!

Who is Chris Gutowski?

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Northampton, United Kingdom
50+. Very much a family man who still enjoys taking up physical challenges. "MOST PEOPLE TIPTOE THROUGH LIFE HOPING TO MAKE IT SAFELY TO DEATH"

WHY JOHN O'GROATS TO LANDS END?

Every year I'm looking for something new, something a bit more challenging than the previous year. In 2006 it was a big weight loss resulting in triathlons and the London to Brighton. 2008 saw the greatest achievement so far, the conquering of Mt Ventoux (but only on that occasion!).

2009 saw me achieve my Centurion status during Flat Out In The Fens.

I remember reading years ago, Miguel Indurain's comments when asked how he would eventually deal with his own demise as the best rider in the world.

"When I stop winning it will be a liberation which will put an end to my suffering" was his reply.

Well, Big Mig and I are at the opposite end of the same relationship with our bodies. His mind didn't let his body stop until there was nothing left. Me? I'll probably quit when I've had the best day I know I can possibly have.

So, although I'm using the attempt to raise money for a special charity (see column on left), this is also a journey of discovery and finding or developing the warrior athlete within me!

My ride will be completed unsupported over a period of, hopefully, no longer than 8 days in May. However if you'd like to see me 'en route', contact me for route details.





Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Planning ahead

There really is NO going back now. The attempt will start May day bank holiday 2010 and all training between now and then will be focused on improving my chances of completing the journey.

2 days out on the bike last weekend, 35 miles and a 40 miler. Saturday brings the Tour of the Peaks, a Kilo to Go organised event that takes in some of the steepest Peak Disrict climbs, including Winnatts pass (20% or 1 in 5).

After that I'll use my mountain bike to keep fit over winter, along with some runs and then I'll be using March and April for some long runs in final preparation.

I'm not planning my stops; that will be an ad hoc decision daily. I'll be unsupported but hope there'll be someone to meet and greet me at Lands End.

Route fairly clear, need a planner and to organise nutrition.

I'm hoping to complete the journey in, at best, 6 days and at worst, 8 days.
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