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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...
So after realising you bit off more than you could chew with your first triathlon being a half Iron Man distance what do you decide to...

Emmelia Potts
Jun 29, 20189 min read


The First Triathlon: A Half Iron Man
So how do you break yourself into triathlons gently? How do you build up stamina to be a full iron man? You jump in at the deep end with...

Emmelia Potts
Jun 28, 201816 min read


The first long distance cycle...100+ miles on a bike.
The longest bike ride to date... I was nervous, no I was beyond nervous. If I could not get through this then there was really no point...

Emmelia Potts
May 23, 201813 min read


Cycle Sportives: A Safe Haven
Cycle sportives, the only place I have felt safe cycling long distances in preparation for Iron Man. They take the pressure off having to...

Emmelia Potts
May 21, 201810 min read


Duathlons: The good and the bad
Last weekend I partook in my first bit of brick training for Iron Man in the form of an Olympic Duathlon...well that is what it was...

Emmelia Potts
Feb 26, 20189 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


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


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
Once upon a time: There was a cocky 19-year-old who was invincible in her mind, even when it came to cycling. I have never been someone...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20175 min read


Coast To Coast. The 2 day, Multi Sport Endurance Race
Coast to Coast, The Endurance Challenge. The second week of September saw my first triathlon of sorts. A two-day mission across Scotland...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 201723 min read
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