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, 7 March 2010

WAKE UP CALL!

Well, Saturday I was up at 5am having seen the first decent weather forecast in what seems like months. Drove to Bourne (Lincs) to start a route I'd previously completed last year over 116 miles. I'd forgotten just how depressing the Fenlands are; long long straight roads, nothing on the horizon and you're ;left thinking you're on an everlasting journey to nowhere. When you've pedalled hard for 10 miles it still looks no different! To cut a long story short the end of this journey can be summed up as 71 miles, hitting wall, taxi back to car. Oh dear! However, with 7 weeks left this was a bit of a wake up call. I need to lose some weight, completion of this event is going to be as much in my head as in the body (and it was the head that let me down on Saturday). Don't worry - I'll be ready!

Met a lovely lady at a very sad event on Friday. She knows who she is and she'll be reading this. I tried to persuade her that it's never too late to get on a bike and start spinning those legs. So if you fancy joining me for a couple of miles on the event, just let me know!

Now face a week (well 7 weeks actually) of eating healthily, running and more daily cycling. Apart from that everything's great!
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