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.





Wednesday, 5 May 2010

end of Day 6 - A personal best !!!!

Yes an amazing achievement from Chris today, he passed Bristol and is actually in Sidcot.  That is a total of 129 miles from Stafford.  This is the most Chris has ever cycled in one day and is all the more fantastic considering this is the 6th day of continuous cycling.

So  today's stats are

129 miles
5246 ft climbed
av speed 12.5mph
moving speed 15.5 mph

I can't believe it!

Chris say's he is shattered and needs his bed, I told him to go and eat first.  He must feel bad if he's forgotten his dinner!!  Not like Chris at all.

I'll let you know how tomorrow goes, but I'm leaving after work to catch up with him, so he may not  have finished the day by then, so it will be down to the french expert Abby tomorrow.
 
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2 comments:

David said...

Wow Chris, major achievement, keep pedalling :-)

5 May 2010 at 20:54
Unknown said...

1-0 against Man city and champions league place secured. Surely a result to Spur on the big man. Keep going Chris!ATB Paul

5 May 2010 at 22:16

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