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The Second 70.3 Triathlon In A Week...
An honest, personal reflection on the sheer madness of backing up and racing a second 70.3 triathlon in a single week, the physical toll and mental breakdown.

Emmelia Potts
Jun 29, 20189 min read


The First Triathlon: A Half Iron Man
An honest, personal look at the sheer audacity of choosing a Half Iron Man as your very first triathlon, the nerves, the logistics, and the finish line rush.

Emmelia Potts
Jun 28, 201816 min read


The First Long Distance Cycle...The Reality of the Century Ride
An honest, personal reflection on tackling your first 100-mile bike ride, the saddle soreness, nutrition mishaps, and the mental grit required to finish.

Emmelia Potts
May 23, 201814 min read


Isle of Aaron 2 Day Ultra Marathon Story
An honest, personal reflection on tackling a brutal 2-day ultra marathon on the Isle of Arran, battling sore legs on day two, rugged terrain, and total mental grit.

Emmelia Potts
May 16, 201820 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


The Great Wall of China, Marathon. Why do people sign up for a challenge?
An honest, personal reflection on taking on the Great Wall of China Marathon, battling endless stone steps, extreme heat, and unforgettable race-day chaos.

Emmelia Potts
Dec 18, 201720 min read


Surviving My First 75-Mile Cycling Sportive: A Beginner’s Guide
Intimidated by your first cycling race? Read this beginner's guide to surviving a 75-mile sportive, mastering cleats, and dealing with Lycra overload. Plus, how to train for your first endurance event

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 201717 min read


The Power Of Cleats
An honest, personal story about the terror of bike cleats, falling sideways at traffic lights, and finally figuring out how to clip in.

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20178 min read


Death Road Bolivia: How I became terrified of Road 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


Surviving a 2-Day Multi-Sport Endurance Race: A Beginner's Stage Race Guide
Planning your first 2-day multi-sport or endurance adventure race? Read this honest recap on managing back-to-back race days, transitions, nutrition, and mental fatigue

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 201724 min read


Running Man V Mountain: A Beginner's Guide to Mountain Race Survival
Thinking of running the Snowdonia Man v Mountain? Read this honest race recap covering elevation, weather, kit essentials, and mental grit. Plus, training tips for mountain marathons

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 20178 min read
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