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Kilimanjaro Day 5: The Midnight Slog, The Boulder Scramble, and the Trough of Despair
Read the unedited Day 5 account of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, tackling the midnight slog, boulder scrambles, Uhuru Peak sunrise, and the grueling descent.

Emmelia Potts
23 hours ago18 min read


Kilimanjaro Day 3: The Miracle of the Mountain Chips
Read the unedited Day 3 account of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro—tackling acclimatisation at Zebra Rocks, dealing with altitude illness, and discovering the magic of mountain chips

Emmelia Potts
5 days ago13 min read


Kilimanjaro Day 2: The Crater, the Chameleon, and Tummy Transitions
Read the unedited Day 2 account of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro from Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts, experiencing the moorland, rare wildlife, and altitude realities

Emmelia Potts
Sep 112 min read


Kilimanjaro Day 1: The African Massage, Tiny Soap Bars, and the End of Relationship Mystery
Read the unedited Day 1 account of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, from the humid rainforest to log cabin luxury and mountain logistics

Emmelia Potts
Aug 2413 min read


Ironman Bolton: How I Went from Zero to Finish Line in 10 Months.
From zero experience to an Ironman finish line in just 10 months! Read my honest race report on tackling Ironman Bolton and surviving the ultimate endurance test

Emmelia Potts
Jul 7, 202513 min read


Rat Race, The Wall: My First Ultra, My First DNF, and The Return
Read my candid story about facing my first ultra marathon DNF at Rat Race The Wall and returning to conquer Hadrian's Wall

Emmelia Potts
Jun 22, 20259 min read


Red Bull 400 Slovenia: How One Ski Slope Gave Me the Most Brutal 15 Minutes of My Life
The hardest 15 minutes of racing ever. Read my race report on tackling the infamous Red Bull 400 ski slope in Planica, Slovenia

Emmelia Potts
Jun 15, 20256 min read


Bullet Climbing Mt. Fuji: A Day on Japan’s Most Iconic Mountain.
Planning a bullet climb of Mt. Fuji? Read our complete single-day guide, trail experience, and essential summit tips for tackling Japan's iconic peak

Emmelia Potts
Jun 8, 202524 min read


The Mongol Derby: Aftercare Considerations
Surviving the finish line is only half the battle. Discover the essential physical and mental aftercare considerations after completing the Mongol Derby

Emmelia Potts
Jun 2, 20249 min read


Popping the Horse Riding Endurance Cherry
Looking to improve your equestrian endurance? Explore practical insights on horse riding training, building saddle time, and preparing for long-distance riding

Emmelia Potts
Jul 26, 202315 min read


18 steps on how to stay motivated.
Struggling to keep your drive alive? Read these 18 practical steps on how to stay motivated, build better habits, and crush your endurance training goals.

Emmelia Potts
May 16, 202313 min read


How not to train for the Mongol Derby.
Making mistakes while training for the Mongol Derby? Read my candid guide on what not to do when preparing for the world's toughest endurance horse race

Emmelia Potts
Mar 19, 202310 min read


36 tips for popping your Iron Man Cherry
A year ago I signed up for a challenge that I was unsure I would complete. A year ago I could not swim front crawl A year ago I was...

Emmelia Potts
Aug 8, 201820 min read


Reasons to Join A Triathlon Club
Thinking about joining a triathlon club? Discover the benefits of training with a community, from increased accountability to expert training tips for your next race

Emmelia Potts
Jul 10, 20187 min read


Types Of People You Meet At The Pool
An honest, funny look at the eccentric characters you encounter during lane swimming, from the aggressive overtaker to the slow-lane ponderer.

Emmelia Potts
Jun 26, 20188 min read


Can Hobbies Help Triathlon Training: Juggling Passions vs. Strict Prep
An honest look at whether you need to drop your hobbies for triathlon training, exploring transferable skills from horse riding to the gym and OCR.

Emmelia Potts
Apr 2, 20184 min read


Learning to Swim Properly: Moving Beyond Survival Laps
An honest, personal look at moving from just surviving in the pool to actually swimming long distances without feeling like you're drowning.

Emmelia Potts
Mar 31, 201810 min read


Beating the Cold Whilst Winter Training
n honest, personal look at the mental struggle of winter training, dark mornings, freezing temperatures, and how to drag yourself out the door.

Emmelia Potts
Feb 21, 20188 min read


Holiday weight gain...inevitable or preventable?
An honest, personal reflection on holiday weight gain, food guilt, training on vacation, and why a little flexibility is actually part of being an athlete.

Emmelia Potts
Jan 14, 20186 min read


The role of excuses in our fitness demise... Why We Bargain With Ourselves
An honest, personal look at the clever excuses we use to skip workouts, why we bargain with ourselves, and how to stop sabotaging your own fitness goals.

Emmelia Potts
Jan 12, 201811 min read
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