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Ironman Bolton: How I Went from Zero to Finish Line in 10 Months.
A day that showed me how neglecting one discipline in training will come back to bite you in the event.

Emmelia Potts
Jul 7, 202513 min read


Rat Race, The Wall: My First Ultra, My First DNF, and The Return
Learn from my mistakes and conquer the Wall ultra marathon first time around.

Emmelia Potts
Jun 22, 20259 min read


Bullet Climbing Mt. Fuji: A Day on Japan’s Most Iconic Mountain.
Bullet Climbing Mt Fuji? Do it, just read this before you go!

Emmelia Potts
Jun 8, 202523 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
On embarking on this journey I figured it would be easy enough to do everything on my own without much help. A new gym workout from Paul...

Emmelia Potts
Jul 10, 20186 min read


The Leeds Castle Olympic Triathlon
So the past two triathlons had been interesting, but in the spirit of not completely destroying my confidence, I decided to leave the...

Emmelia Potts
Jul 5, 20189 min read


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


The Benefits of Cycle Sportives: A Safe Haven for Long-Distance Training
An honest, personal look at why cycle sportives are a game-changer for endurance training, offering marked routes, group motivation, mechanical backup, and plenty of food.

Emmelia Potts
May 21, 201811 min read


Duathlons: The good, the bad and the Brutal Reality of Run-Bike-Run
On paper, a duathlon sounds like the ultimate compromise for people who want to race multisport without having to deal with open water swimming. You just run, ride a bike, and run again...simple, right? Except anyone who has ever tried a run-bike-run knows that the second run is a special kind of hell where your legs feel like wet concrete. This is an honest, personal look at the good, the bad, and the sheer psychological torture of duathlons, why we keep signing up for them,

Emmelia Potts
Feb 26, 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
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