Who is Chris Gutowski?
- Chris Gutowski
- 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.
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
Lunch stop Day 2
Chris rang at 2.00pm he was having lunch, mince and tatties, which he said remind him of his Mum (sentimental old sod) in a place called Carbridge. He thinks that he has completed most of todays hills and has covered 48 miles, which he reckons is much better than yesterday.
He sounds so much better on the phone today, much chirpier and that is making a huge difference to how confident I feel about the whole thing. He's a star!!
50 miles to Pitlochry which is the revised pit-stop for tonight. Fingers crossed for a safe journey! B xx.
He sounds so much better on the phone today, much chirpier and that is making a huge difference to how confident I feel about the whole thing. He's a star!!
50 miles to Pitlochry which is the revised pit-stop for tonight. Fingers crossed for a safe journey! B xx.
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2 comments:
You are doing a grand job on the ole Blog Bonita ! Just as the man himself would write it......Sylv x
PS Das says "Chris,try not too stop off too often for a sly quick half!" Apparantly there are numerous distilleries around the area where he is currenntly biking!
(hes been checking out his route)
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