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.





Sunday, 21 February 2010

Weekend in the gym

Well, today I was all set for a 116 mile ridee, Flat Out In The Fens route which I completed last year. Up at 05.15 (ouch!), had my kit ready, Satmap by the door, Magicshine light charged up, Trek bars for energy in my jacket, had breakfast, opened the door to start loading the car and lo and behold - snow!  Checked the internet, snow in Northampton, snow in the Fens but should clear up by lunch. I wasn't going to start 116 miles after lunch so went back to bed and settled for extended sessions in the gym. 9 weeeks left now and training will now incorporate regular mid-week rides and runs, a fair bit of weight loss(!!) and some long distance weekend rides. Just read about someone's \jogle attempt last year and it sounded scary. Achiles problems from Kendal, headwinds in Cornwall,  scary bus drivers, horizontal rain etc. I'm increasing the pace of training now - need to be fit enough not to let anyone down! More next week...
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