by Gavin Sandford | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog |
Hi folks, So we know that I pulled out of my first race 2 weeks ago 25-02-17 at the Trans Gran Canaria 125km Ultra. We know how and why. Coming off this I admit I felt bitterly dissapointed but it was the right decision and I am using this positively. All of this...
by Gavin Sandford | Mar 8, 2017 | Blog |
So today I passed my Paragliding Pilots License and I am over the moon. One small step to hopefully greater things. I passed this course at the world class flight school called Airways Airsports that is owned by the legendary 3 times World Champion Judy Leden MBE. A...
by Gavin Sandford | Mar 5, 2017 | Blog |
With a 100 days to go to the ‘ Bob Graham round ‘ I sit here in contemplation from last weeks failed attempt at the 125km Trans Gran Canaria race. Not so dwelling on it negatively but positively and am using that to add fuel to my fire. For those...
by Gavin Sandford | Feb 26, 2017 | Blog, This is the first race in my life that I failed to finish |
So I lay here in reflection whilst nursing ego and my aching body. This is the first race in my life that I failed to finish. It was an interesting brutal race and experience, so let me tell you about it……………. To the reader of this, So my...
by Gavin Sandford | May 1, 2016 | Blog, MarathondesSables |
So folks, I am not a talented story writer so please bare with me. What I do promise is a from the heart, raw and true account of possibly the toughest 4 months of my life. Please forgive my obvious lack of eloquence folks. Now grab yourself a large drink of...
by Gavin Sandford | Oct 10, 2015 | 45Marathons45Days, Blog |
So I set off earlier than previously planned for my penultimate day. From Cardiff down to this final day i had made up extra mileage per day to allow me to have a shorter distance on this day. How glad i was for that. My body was on the edge, and i felt very nervous...