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.





Friday, 30 April 2010

First day stats

Well he's got to Invergordon, and that's as far as he can manage today.  A combination of steep climbs and horrible weather has cut short todays anticipated distance, but (as promised) here are todays stats for you biking nerds, who care about that sort of thing.     I'm just glad he's safe!!

Total miles                              94      
average moving speed             12.5 mph
overall speed                           9.7mph
total climbs                              4700 ft

Chris is pleased to be in the bath!!
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1 comment:

Jakeydoo said...

Go Chris Go !
You are doing brilliant mate! Thinking of you !
Love Das,Sylv & Jake x

1 May 2010 at 08:23

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