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, 2 May 2010

Just a quick note :)

Hello everyone! I'm afraid you've got me tracking the old boy's progress over the next couple of days as mum has popped off to Scotland this morning to see the man himself. She left at about 4.30am this morning so needless to say I didn't see her- thats about 5 hours too early for me to be up and about! I havn't heard anything this morning but I'm sure I will in the next couple of hours, and of course you lot will be the first to know! I will try to keep the blog updated as much as possible but as I have the french speaking exam for my GCSE I am practising le francais most of the time, so bear with me! Speak soon Abby xxx
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Anonymous said...

Hej Chris,

I was driving home from my parends and I had to think about you.... The rain is pouring out of the sky, 'does Chris have a raincoat and a propper waterproof helmet?'

I take my hat of for you guys! quite a performance! All the best next couple of days. When we're in Stuttgart we will think about you Chris!

And no doubts from my side. You gone get there!

Regards, Erik-Jan

2 May 2010 at 17:18

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