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

Saturday Day 2

Lots of rain overnight, but Chris reckons its brightening up now.  Unfortunately Chris has had to have another late start due to breakfast not being served until 8am at his hotel.  (Fuel/food is very important!!)

He has re-evaluated his route and is heading for Pitlochry tonight instead of Perth,  the first part of today's ride includes lots of hills (Aviemore) so I think that's sensible.  His knee is holding up, he say's it feels like it's bruised on the outside, as if someone has kicked him, but he doesn't have any internal pain.  So hopefully it will be OK.

I'm off to do some research on Hotel's in Pitlochry for him.   I'll keep you posted. Bonita XX
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Paul Counihan said...

Chris
Keep up the good work and well done for getting though Day 1. Breakfast served late? Lie-in more like!
Keep it up....
Paul C

1 May 2010 at 12:13

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