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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


Red Bull 400 Slovenia: How One Ski Slope Gave Me the Most Brutal 15 Minutes of My Life
It is only 15 minutes, right? Wrong! It will feel like forever if you do not train correctly.

Emmelia Potts
Jun 15, 20255 min read


Tips For Popping Your Mongol Derby Cherry
Here are some nuggets of information that may prove useful for people giving the Mongol Derby a crack for the first time.

Emmelia Potts
Jun 7, 202428 min read


The Real Price Of An Iron Man
So you have decided you want to take on an Iron Man. You have seen the price of the entry fee is £300-450 and you think it is expensive...

Emmelia Potts
Aug 18, 20224 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


Just Keep Swimming...Bewl Water 5k Open Water Swim
Since beginning open water swimming I have started to really enjoy it. Ginny and I pop down on Thursday evenings to a lake in Lydd and...

Emmelia Potts
Jul 3, 20187 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


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


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


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


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


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


From Holiday Bobber to Athletic Swimmer: My Messy Journey with Freestyle
An honest, personal look at transforming from a casual holiday breaststroker into an actual freestyle swimmer without losing my mind in the pool.

Emmelia Potts
Nov 24, 20175 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


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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