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.





Thursday, 6 May 2010

Launceston !

Just a quick update from me again I'm afraid! Chris reached Launceston this evening after travelling a huge 102 miles! He is staying at a hotel called the White Hart, which he says isn't brilliant but after a hard day's cycling he doesn't really mind too much! He was hoping to get to Sarah's mum's house in Bodmin who kindly offered him to stay at her house, however he was too tired to manage the extra 20 miles! Here is some of his stats for the day:

Total Average Speed: 10.2 mph
Climbed: Today Chris climbed a total of 3510 ft, which, as it was condensed into the final 40 miles of the day, was especially hard!

We all have our fingers crossed that Chris will arrive at Land's End tomorrow to reach his target of completing his ride in just 8 days! Go on Chrissa! A xxx
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