June...always a big month for me with kids and family birthdays, so with all the party’s and presents was there any time left for training? Week 1 A total of just over 19 miles of running (4 actual runs) and 1 cycle commute for week one, did not equal a great start. However the big … Continue reading June Miles – a round up
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10 more things I’ve learnt about long distance cycling
It really is laughable how little I know about cycling – I’m not much more than an enthusiastic amateur driven by a desire to push my own limits. For me, every challenge has become an opportunity to learn something new – some things obvious, some not so much - and to get it more right … Continue reading 10 more things I’ve learnt about long distance cycling
The guilt and fear of being a single Dad
It is Men’s Mental Health Week this week (11 – 17 June) so I thought I would share a little of my story as a (not so newly) single Dad and the struggle with the feelings of guilt and fear that come with that. I always have a long internal debate about publishing these kind … Continue reading The guilt and fear of being a single Dad
South Coast Sprint – Day 2
Guy returns to Poole to complete his South Coast Sprint challenge in aid of Make-A-Wish UK
May Miles – a round up
May...ah what a month chock-a-block with long weekends, my birthday and an inkling on what the great British summer has in store for us. Almost the perfect month to get some miles in... Thanks to my amateur-hour fall off the bike during Day 1 of my South Coast Sprint, the remaining miles of the challenge … Continue reading May Miles – a round up
Planning for the Pure Three Peaks
With the South Coast Sprint now complete, albeit not in the way intended, my thoughts now move on to the next challenge of the 4 planned for 2018. It is just one month to go until the Pure Three Peaks challenge. What's up next? In July 2017 I took on a solo attempt at … Continue reading Planning for the Pure Three Peaks
The gold is in how and why you finish
My recent challenge left me with a lot of questions – about what I am doing, whether it really is that inspiring, my ability, my determination and ultimately why on earth I am doing this to myself. Why? Such a short and simple word, a word that starts and ends so many questions. I support … Continue reading The gold is in how and why you finish
The South Coast Sprint – Day 1
On Thursday 26 April I set off on my South Coast Sprint, a 400 mile solo cycling challenge which I aimed to complete in under 40hrs in aid of Make-A-Wish UK. Having loaded up the bike I set off for Dover on Wednesday evening from Little Kimble station. Two trains and 3 hours later I … Continue reading The South Coast Sprint – Day 1
Planning for the South Coast Sprint
Following last year’s John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) cycle I’ve been itching to get back out for a really challenging ride. So while suffering those post adventure blues I dreamed up the answer to the perennial question “So, what next?” So thought I would share how I am gearing up for my first cycling … Continue reading Planning for the South Coast Sprint
Crisis in confidence Vlog
It's just over a week until my next challenge, in a new video blog I talk about how I'm feeling about the challenge and why doing it matters. As a reminder the link to donate is Bit.ly/milesforwishes Enjoy https://youtu.be/8V2N2dw3trk
Guy Stapleford Ultra 