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, 1 May 2010

A good start

Now then!  I spoke to Chris around 10.30, he was a much happier man today.  He'd not managed to set off until 9.10 due to a late breakfast, but had already cover 27 miles and was feeling good.  He sounded much more positive than yesterday and seemed to actually be enjoying himself today!!

Stan has been offered, (and accepted with great excitement), the chance to go to Sherringham with Jennie, Phil and the kids for the Bank Holiday weekend, which has really helped me with my decision to go to Scotland tomorrow.  So a big thank you to them.  I'd been worried about leaving him with Abby for all day Monday as she is revising and, of course, Mum and Dad will be making their way up to meet Chris in the Lakes (hopefully he'll be there at the right time), helping to make sure he gets up Shap OK.

I will let you know as soon as I have an update. Love Bonita X
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