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Creating a Positive Mindset
The reality is that this year has been a massive setback; I feel like I’ve gained nothing – yet come away with everything. I write this post without any specific objective other than to share the importance of creating a positive mindset & how it can help other people going through tough times. Growth &…
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Diaries of an Aspiring Ultracyclist: Developing the Right Mindset
I’ve had a bit of an epiphany regarding ultra-distance riding & racing. So far in 2022 I’ve entered two races; the Dales Divide & All Points North – both resulting in DNFs. I should be disappointed, yet I only feel acceptance. This epiphany I’ve had is more a moment of acceptance, realising that I’m still…
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Diaries of an Aspiring Ultra-Distance Cyclist: Dealing with Setbacks
I really want to talk about dealing with setbacks; as with any endeavour in life, setbacks will happen – it’s inevitable & totally unavoidable – the only thing that matters is your response. Setbacks come in many forms; illness, injury, life events, work, bike malfunctions etc. Luckily I haven’t had any major setbacks as I…
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Adventuring on the Isle of Arran
4 day bank holiday weekends coupled with sunshine are a thing to behold in the UK. Whilst the beers gardens nationwide were packed, I opted for seclusion and adventuring on the Isle of Arran. Spring and autumn are the shoulder seasons, bringing the best of the summer months, but without the continued heat intensity. Spring…
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Is it Worth it?
Is it worth it? Very broad and thought provoking question Callum! I kinda felt the need to write this, given the situation I’ve found myself in these last few weeks. January has really seen me lacking in motivation & my usual mojo. I can’t lie, I’m really feeling the pressure of my final year at…
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Life after an Injury
I wanted to write this blog post just to share how my recovery is going & what life after an injury is like. Getting back to normality & a training regime has been hard, after such a debilitating injury. It’s been over 7 months since I returned to the UK from New Zealand, after breaking…
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New Beginnings
New beginnings… I’ve called this blog as such because of the strange feeling I got on Friday morning, I simply woke up feeling brilliant, almost as good as new. I can’t really put my finger on whether I am actually fixed yet, or if it was just simply my mind telling my body, you need an adventure,…
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The Road to Recovery
Its nearly 3 weeks to the day since I arrived back home in the UK from my absolutely epic trip to New Zealand & whilst its nice to have all the comforts of home i.e. a shower (I forgot what one of those was for a month!) & a bed too… I’m missing that dirtbag…