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The Mongol Derby: Aftercare Considerations
The Mongol Derby requires a plethora of considerations for when you have finished the race. Here are a few ideas.

Emmelia Potts
Jun 2, 20248 min read


18 steps on how to stay motivated.
So, you have decided to enter the Mongol Derby or another event that will take time, dedication and priority. You have done the research...

Emmelia Potts
May 16, 202312 min read


How not to train for the Mongol Derby.
A few notes and tips from my training in 2022 and early 2023 (or lack thereof) for racing across 1000km of Mongolian landscape. If you...

Emmelia Potts
Mar 19, 202310 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


Types of people you meet at the pool
The swimming pool is the perfect place to people-watch. Over the months I have been both intrigued and irritated with the variety of...

Emmelia Potts
Jun 26, 20187 min read


Can hobbies help triathlon training?
The general consensus is that in order to run a triathlon you need to adopt running, cycling and swimming into your routine and focus on...

Emmelia Potts
Apr 2, 20184 min read


Learning to Swim... properly.
After a few months of paddling around in vain at my local leisure centre, and not really getting anywhere in terms of efficiency, I...

Emmelia Potts
Mar 31, 20189 min read


Beating the Cold Whilst Winter Training
A few weeks ago I came across an article on how to manage Raynauds when running... I had no idea what this was and as I read on became...

Emmelia Potts
Feb 21, 20187 min read


Holiday weight gain...inevitable or preventable?
To an extent, weight gain during a holiday is inevitable. We are generally more sedate (unless you are hiking the Inca trail), we drink...

Emmelia Potts
Jan 14, 20185 min read


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


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


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


Iron Man Is Like Having A Small Child
Iron Man is always at the back of your mind, it never goes away. You never feel like you are giving Iron Man training enough time and...

Emmelia Potts
Nov 23, 20172 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,...

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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