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.





Saturday, 3 April 2010

Back to the hard stuff

Aftr a weeks break to attend a fantastic wedding near Polzeath, Cornwall (see previous post) it was back to the hard slog of training today. For the 4th time completed the Spires and Squires in 6 hrs (30 mins better than previous best time).

I must say it seemed harder today than ever before. I think that you get bored with certain routes, the boredom leads to tiredness and before you know it, it all gets harder than it should. Nevertheless I ws pleased to finish it in a good time. Very cold though (6.30am start).

One thing that's worrying me about the 'real deal' is rain. OK we all get wet from time to time but the way the weather is, I can see a full days riding (especially in Scotland) in pouring rain all day. Not nice. Trips to gym planned and daily, early morning rides planned for next week. Need to be ready. -4 weeks and counting...
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