The end - Lands End

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

Who is Chris Gutowski?

My photo
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.





Sunday, 24 January 2010

Not as fit as I thought....

Well, the intention was to use the weekend to do 2 decent length rides. Did 56 miles yesterday and realised there's a lot of training still to be done. Average speed only 13.9 mph. Quite a hilly route but want to get average speed up to 16mph if poss.

Also realised (again) that I need to think more about nutrition while I'm reading. Going out on a tough course with just a bottle of water isn't enough!

Decided not to empty the tank completely so went for a shorter ride today.

Average speed 16.3 over 17.5 miles

Much to do!
Posted by at

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Chris,
I work at the Glenfield Hospital and am developing a website for the Adult Cardiology Service.
We would be interested in hearing your story about the care of your relative and maybe featuring your ride/blog on the site also, which may help advertise your cause more widely.
If you are interested, please get in touch. My email address is laura.staveley@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Thanks,
Laura

2 March 2010 at 14:18

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)