“You must love doing this!” "It must be so much fun!" Questions I am sure many people are asked and ask themselves on a regular basis. Whether it is about our work, a holiday, a hobby or a sport – we hope that we do the things we do because we enjoy doing them, because … Continue reading I’m not loving it
The 7in7 Challenge
So over the last few days I’ve given you a teaser of my grand finale for 2018. So it’s time to share what it is and for once this year it’s not on the bike. But, before I get in to the what, I wanted to share with you why I’m taking on this challenge … Continue reading The 7in7 Challenge
Looking to the next challenge
I am a big believer in setting goals. This really has been the basis of my journey so far, setting a goal and then pushing myself a little harder with each one. In 2017 I started by signing up for a Half Marathon and finished the year cycling the 950 miles from John O’Groats to … Continue reading Looking to the next challenge
Who is Miles?
If you didn't know, my name isn't Miles. It has confused many people, so I figured while I am gearing up for the next two challenges in September and October, that now was a great time to say hi and tell you a little bit about myself. My route in to sport is not a … Continue reading Who is Miles?
The Pure Three Peaks – Complete
Tuesday - the day of the trains For a variety of reasons I was unable to take the Sleeper train to Fort William and as such spent the day travelling up to my starting point. Setting off from Little Kimble at 5:11am I arrived in Fort William, via London Euston and then Glasgow, at 4:20pm. … Continue reading The Pure Three Peaks – Complete
June Miles – a round up
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
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
Guy Stapleford Ultra 