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The role of excuses in our fitness demise... Acknowledge and conquer.
We all need a rest or a break that is no secret. However, when does a few days of R and R digress into the realms of laziness and bad...

Emmelia Potts
Jan 12, 201811 min read


The Great Wall of China, Marathon. Why do people sign up for a challenge?
What is it that drives people to partake in events that push themselves? Why do people opt to partake rather than save the money and go...

Emmelia Potts
Dec 18, 201719 min read


7 Questions To Ask Before Entering An Iron Man - Advice From The Experts.
After chatting to a few people that have already competed in a Full Iron Man it is becoming clear these are 7 things you need to ask...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20172 min read


Cycling Races, A Beginners Guide
Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle: After agreeing with a friend that I would partake in a cycling event with him in November my time had finally...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 201716 min read


Fighting Injuries, Becoming Stronger.
Finally being fixed: So after 8 weeks of on/off training and 1 week of no training at all, I think all is okay. I have done as Paul my PT...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20175 min read


Injuries the Meet-Cute
Learning to live with injuries Injuries, this is a new one for me. I have rarely suffered from niggles as I began to roll and stretch...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20178 min read


Holiday Bobber To Athletic Swimmer
The realisation that you are not as good of a swimmer as you first thought: I have always enjoyed pleasure swimming on holiday, emphasis...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20174 min read


The Power Of Cleats
Taking cycling to the next level. So I have been cycling for "fun" for around a month now. Nothing too extravagant, just a few 5-mile...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20177 min read


Death Road Bolivia Cycle. Overcoming The Fear Of Cycling
The terrifying reality of a cycling crash on Bolivia's Death Road. An endurance coach shares an honest look at overcoming trauma and fear on the bike.

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20176 min read


Iron Man Is Like Having A Small Child
he unfiltered truth about Ironman training. An Eastbourne endurance coach shares the reality of juggling swimming, cycling, running, and exhaustion

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 20172 min read


Coast To Coast. The 2 Day, Multi Sport Endurance Race
My honest, multi-sport review of the Rat Race Coast to Coast challenge across Scotland. Real multi-sport race lessons from an endurance coach

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 201723 min read


Man V Mountain Race. 22 miles up Snowden
The real story of tackling Rat Race's Man V Mountain. From Caernarfon Castle to the summit of Snowdon, read the full adventure from an Eastbourne coach.

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 20177 min read


Improving Running In The Gym
At this point in time, I am still very much in obstacle course training as I have three more races before the end of the year. Therefore, running improvement exercises are a huge part of gym routines currently. My PT (the delightful Paul Slythe: commonwealth medalist in 400m) has tried to implement more leg-based exercises that take me back to basics. Exercises for Improving Running: These exercises include squats with chains rather than traditional weights. It seriously enga

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 20172 min read


Back To Basics With Fitness
It is done, Iron Man Bolton 2018 signed up and paid for. Therefore, a strategy needs to be implemented in order to ensure valuable time...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 20172 min read
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