All About Stevie

All About Stevie Parks

Future Physical Therapist

Loves to Run:  5k to Marathon

Stevie running a Turkey Trot 1/2 Marathon!!🦃🦃🦃😍

Stevie running a Turkey Trot 1/2 Marathon!!🦃🦃🦃😍

 

 

You are truly an inspiration.  What are the words you live by?

Live fearlessly.

I have FEARLESS with a wing, tattooed on my feet.  Even if something scares you, you should do something you love.  It is my tribute to running the Boston Marathon in 2013, the year of the bombing.

 

How did you start running?

I started running in high school to get into shape, and it escalated from there!

Every day, I would run on the treadmill in my basement for twenty minutes.  Then, I started running with my mom when I was sixteen.  Now, at twenty-five, my mom and I still love running together. 

 

What were some of your first races?

I started running 5ks around my subdivision.  Nothing too crazy or big, little local 5ks.  Eventually, I went on to join the track team in high-school my senior year.

In 2010 after high-school, I started doing marathons with my mom!

 

Where is your favorite place to run?

As long as I am outside running, I will be happy.  I like running not on actual trails, but somewhere wooded and calming. 

Lake Shore Drive, in Chicago.  There are usually not as many people out running where I live, versus in Chicago. 

In Illinois, there are very pretty trails.  I love running in the fall with all the foliage. Right now, it is 55 degrees and sunny, I just want to go outside for a run!

 

It is so special you run with your mom.  How does it feel to run together?

Running with mom is the best.  I love the relationship I have with my mom. 

Running has made us extremely close, it is my little bonding moments with my mom.  If I need to talk, I ask her to go running with me! Even when we are stressed, we run together and clear our heads. 

My favorite running tradition is, everytime I run twenty-miles or my mom runs twenty-miles we get donuts!  So that is probably my favorite thing after a long run, to eat donuts.  We go to Aurora Illinois's Harner’s Bakery, they are phenomenal.  My favorite are vanilla sprinkle donuts. I like cake-donuts that are really thick and the more frosting the better!

 

What are your favorite races?

I love the Boston Marathon.  For me, it is such a challenging course.  Boston is the ultimate test of strength.  The crowds are insane, there are people lining the entire course. It is the ultimate runners experience.  To have all these people in this city who are all so incredibly proud of you, makes you feel the ultimate feeling after running a marathon.

I love the 15k Hot Chocolate Race in Chicago.  This race is more like a party!

I like the Rock N Roll Vegas half marathon, it is at night on the Las Vegas Strip.  There are bands and it is such a fun race. Everyone dresses up in crazy sparkly outfits, it is a good time. 

I love running the Chicago Marathon, and I want to do it every year I am running!

 

What is your favorite distance?  

People ask all the time! I like half-marathons the most.  I would say a 15K, but there are not very many of them. Half-marathons happen more often, it is my go to.  I always run them, even while training for a marathon.  You can recover so much faster after a half-marathon than a full-marathon. 

 

Are you excited for the Boston Marathon this year?

My mom qualified for Boston this year!  We ran the Chicago Marathon together.  It was awesome. There were moments where she would be mad at me because we needed to get this kick in. In the end, she was happy I pushed her a little more.

She has been there for all of my Boston races, so it will be rewarding and an honor to be there with her.  I am so proud of her!

 

What is your favorite part of the Chicago Marathon?

My favorite part is that you get to see all of the different parts of Chicago.  You run through the entire city! Old Wrigleyville, China Town, Little Italy, and Michigan Ave.  Chicago is a big melting pot of different cultures and different types of people.  When other people are cheering you on and have no idea who you are its exhilarating.  It is such a cool experience to have an entire city cheering you on.

 

How many marathons have you run?

14 Marathons! 

 

What do you love to wear running?

I am firm believer in Nike clothes.  Super obsessed with Nike!  Literally, the only thing I wear is Nike clothes. 

 

What type of sneakers do you like to wear?  

Nike Pegasus Zoom and Lunar Glide.  Pegasus’s have cushion, Glides are light-weight.  I switch back and forth every other year. 

After they wear out, I calculate how much my sneakers are worth per mile!

 

Do you have a favorite stopwatch?

In 2011, I got my first Garmin.  A month ago, my Garmin broke and my Fitbit broke too.

My mom gave me an Apple Watch for my birthday.  I am so excited!

A lot of running friends like it with the Apple watch, no big changed.  A friend used their Garmin and Apple Watch the same time and said that they received the same data. 

 

What do you like to eat for a race?

During marathons, I have Strawberry Banana GU every 45 minutes!   

The week before a race I carb up, eating sandwiches, bread and pasta.  The day before, I eat lighter because I did the carb loading the week prior.  

 

What do you like to do outside of running?

Physical Therapy School! 

I am a girl, I love shopping! The Nike Outlet is my favorite.

I love going to plays and Broadway shows.  I really want to see Hamilton, but it is harder to get Hamilton tickers than World Series tickets. 

 

What was Chicago like after the Cubs won the World Series?

I love the Cubs.   My parents were waiting their entire lives for the Cubs to win the World Series and to see them experience that was very special.   We watched the game together as a family.   This is the most exciting thing that has ever happened in my life. 

We went to the parade and there were five million people downtown.  This was the biggest event.  We are the third stop on the train into the city, and it was already almost full.  There were so many people, it was so cool to see everyone united and together.  It was nice to see Chicago the way it was that day.  You almost still can feel it when you are downtown.    

 

What advice do you have for other runners?

Forget about the pace, and the distance just get out there and do something that makes you feel good about yourself. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography, courtesy of Stevie Parks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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All About Fredrik

All About Fredrik

Lund, Sweden

Loves to Run: 21k

How did you start running? 

I started a few years back, but I always found myself dropping out of it.

I would have to say that I started for real in February of this year, when I registered myself to Göteborgsvarvet. This is one of the world’s biggest half-marathons, held in May here in Sweden. I was really hyped about that, and it forced me to pick up running again.

With some changes to my strategy, I eventually got sucked into a world where love and joy goes hand in hand with running. Or should I say foot by foot? 😃

Do you run with a club?

Sort of, but it is more of a community I would say.

It is called Coach K Runners, and they are an active running community in Lund (Southern Sweden).  They regularly put up free training sessions and it is kind of a basic concept, but it also makes it really easy for new people to get started.

Eventually, when I had attended enough sessions it felt like I was part of a running community with like-minded people.  This was one of my goals as well, to surround myself with great runners that can inspire.

How does running make you feel?

The short answer would be free, alive and focused.  

However, there is some complexity to the answer.  Running is always nice if I feel stressed by work or other things. It clears my mind and removes all background noise.  There is a sort of running that gives even more, which is to just head out by foot, get close to nature and sometimes even explore new trails and areas.  Trail running is really what gives me the most, sort of the whole package.

Do you have a special running story?

When I was a kid my main activity was swimming and I quit that when I was about 15 years old. During my active time, I was a decent runner and did really well compared to classmates in school.  When I started to run at a later age, I naturally thought that I had a decent technique and that it was just to keep on going.

I could not have been more wrong.  In the beginning, it worked out okay.  When I started to push beyond 10 kilometers, I ran into problems with me knees.  They got swollen and I had problems to run for days.  

I started to look into running techniques and exercises that would help me to land more properly on my feet.  A common thing when trying to improve a motion is to overdo it and this was something I was familiar with from my swim training. I went out and basically jogged 7 km on my toes to force me to change my running step. On every training session for a month or two, I used this technique to improve my stride.

This helped me a lot, and made it possible to move beyond 20 km.  I am still having issues with my knees when I push 30 km, but there is also a lot left to improve that will help me reach further.  This was a hard, but important lesson for me - Running that at a first glance would seem like a primitive skill, still has so much details, finesse and technique to it.

What races have you run?

It pretty much feels like my journey has just begun, so there are not many. Prior to this year, I had attended one 10 kilometer race.  This year, I have attended the half-marathon and two 10 kilometer races that are both pretty local with just a few thousand runners.

What is your most memorable running moment?

It has to be the half-marathon in Gothenburg with about 50,000 participants. It was just an amazing experience to be part of something so big while a new runner.  At that moment, I was really high on emotions.

What races would you like to run in the future?

I think I need to make a calendar for next year, because there are so many races I want to do.  I am already signed up for the race in Gothenburg, and I am most likely also heading to Prague to run the Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon.

While the half-marathon is an amazing distance that I think is very well balanced, I want to head further.  I am looking at different marathons and hope to attend one next year.  Also, I hope that my body is ready for it.  What I am looking forward to the most is the ultra-races and other long distances in trail.  Sweden has many beautiful places, so does Europe and the rest of the world. Exactly what to pick and go for, is something I will make up on my way! 😃

Where are your favorite places to run?

Trail running in areas where the landscape changes and provides different views along the way is just magical to me. I am glad I have a few of those close to me, but combining trail running with new places is probably what I love the most.

Do you have a motto or favorite phrase?

Everyone should aim to be the best of who they are, and what they do.  Life can take rapid turns and the regret of not living and giving it all is hard to carry.

Do you have advice for other runners?

For new runners that still think it is hard and tough to run, I would like to tell them to keep fighting and keep pushing forward.  Eventually, you will push through and a new world will be revealed.  A world that is hard to understand or believe in when you are just starting out.

For the rest, have fun and do not forget to rest! 😃

Do you bring anything with you while running?

Only for longer runs.

I have two different bags from Camelbak depending on what I want to bring with me.  The smaller one has a reservoir that holds 1.5 l / 50 oz liquid and some extra space for smaller things like my phone, a few gels and some minor medical supplies. It is usually enough for most of my longer runs, but the closer I get to marathon and ultra-distances, I tend to use the other bag for more nutrition, with extra clothing and stuff I might need depending on terrain and weather.

What type of sneakers do you wear?

This must be something you get more of the longer you have run and the more experienced you get. A lot of my training sessions are on asphalt and other flat surfaces, so for that I use Asics Nimbus. I usually get new ones every year, and for me they are really great so I have not felt like changing them.

As I have moved more and more into trail-running and tougher terrain has become more common, I also own a pair of Salomon Speedcross. I have not used them enough to say much about them but they do provide an amazing grip.

What is your favorite food?

I love most food so I would not be able to pick just one thing, but then again I am Swedish and Smorgasbord exists for a reason. 😃

If I knew I had a tough training session or race ahead I would definitely turn to some sort of pasta dish.

Do you have a pre-race ritual?

No, I cannot say that I have. However, I am a control freak that needs to know everything and I re-check my gear several times. I usually tie the shoelaces several times because they never really feel perfectly tied. 😃

What activities do you like outside of running?

Running has really become the main activity for me, when it comes to sport or fitness. I do not mind going to the gym from time to time, but it is not as close to the heart as running.

Swimming by itself is not something I would really love, especially not alone. Swim-run or maybe even triathlon could possibly be something that I move towards eventually. I really see the charm in it.

For whatever time that is left I do not mind spending some time with family and friends or watching a good TV-series or movie. 😃

What are your goals for the future?

It feels like there is so much more running can give me, when it comes to experiences.  My plan is to attend more races during 2017 and continue to push my timings. I have goals to run a half-marathon on sub 90 minutes and 10 kilometers on sub 40 minutes. I consider them to be almost identical hard goals and for me they would really mark that I have made a giant leap from where I once started.

I have many other goals and dreams as well. Being able to run a marathon and an ultra-race without pain in my knees is also part of what I want next year. This is something I sort of hope will work itself out as long as I keep training. 😃

At the moment running is my main activity, and I try to mix in gym training.  There is something called a Swedish Classic Circuit that I would like to do. It would involve more than just running. It is basically four different races in Sweden that need to be done in a row, but you are free to start with any race you want. It exists of 90 km cross country skiing, 300 km cycling, 3 km open water swimming and 30 km cross-country running. 

Photography, courtesy of Fredrik Eriksson.


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All About Tai

All About Tai

Loves to Run: 5k to Marathon

After Tai's second Saint George Marathon.

How did you start running?

I started running years ago, in a treadmill class, when my second daughter was a year old.  After a year, I gave up the treadmill class and started weight training. Then, I started a running plan and felt more in love with running than weight training.  While in peak shape, I decided to train for a marathon. 

Marathon training took a lot of time management with three kids, work and going through a divorce.  It seemed like a bad time in life to pick up a new hobby, but it helped me stay calm and work out energy.  There is nothing else like running 16 miles on a trail.  I used running as a coping mechanism, it helps me feel rejuvenated and keeps me grounded. 

 

What marathon did you run?

The Saint George Marathon, in 2015 and 2016.

Running Saint George, was always a goal for me.  Six years ago, I watched my sister-in-law finish this marathon.  She is a mom of five kids, watching her persevere and push herself was very inspirational.  Seeing all the people coming across the finish-line in tears or exhausted was inspiring, and made me feel like I should run a marathon too. 

I wanted to run Saint George, because it is one of the most challenging and picturesque marathons in the country.  The marathon takes place in a canyon and is mountainous up and down.

 

How did you feel running the Saint George Marathon for the first time?

I was pretty scared, because I had never run that far before. 

I went into the race knowing I could finish, but not sure what type of shape I would be in. Three weeks before the marathon my ex-husband moved out of the family home and it was a really difficult time for me.  Personally, I had a lot going on and was not very diligent with training towards the end.  In the few weeks leading up to the race I actually had a sinus infection that turned into an entire respiratory infection.

My bus ride to the starting line was twenty-six miles through a twisty canyon road.  The only way to get back to my car was running there!

I really did not know how long it would take to finish my marathon, I had no time to compare it to and no preconceived notion of a time I had to meet.  My goal was to finish and I did!

One of my sisters flew in from New Jersey, my other sister was there with my parents and kids.  It was a really big deal for me to have all of their support. 

The next morning everything hurt except for my teeth.  My dad actually called the pharmacist to have my doctor write a prescription for muscle relaxers.  After that, there was an entire phase of thinking I would never do it again. 

 

How was running the Saint George Marathon different the second time?

This year was really different, I hit the wall at mile 23.  After analyzing it half to death, I think it is because I was pushing to finish in under 4:30.

There was one hill, which was a mile and a half of climbing up a mountain.  The first time around I walked this hill, but this year I ran up it on pace, and my legs were just done.  I had to keep going and pushing, looking at the Garmin time.

 

How did it feel to cross the finish-line?

I finished in 4:29.

Crossing the finish line I felt good, exhausted, empowered and tired.

The last three miles I really pushed myself.  Knowing my kids, ex-husband, family and best friend were waiting for me at the finish-line kept my feet moving. 

Tai with her beautiful daughters!

Tai with her beautiful daughters!

 

What was your favorite part of the marathon?

The race starts at 7am, but it is still pretty dark.  You get up there at 5:30am and it is pitch black. You and 7,500 of your closest friends are gathered around fire pits waiting to start. 

Coming down Snow Canyon, it is gorgeous.  There are huge red rock mountains and it looks like you are in the middle of a movie.  As the sun is rising, you see the sun bouncing off the mountains and everyone running is happy, only seven miles into the race.

 

What was your first race after running your marathon?


I had a Ragnar a few weeks after the Saint George Marathon.  It forced me to get over the hump, get back on the trial and keep miles up.  It was good to have another goal and run on a team.  

I have run Ragnar's in Vegas twice and Park City.   Nothing but fun on a team of twelve, running with no sleeping and living in a van for the better part of three days!

 

Have you ever been injured?

Earlier this year, I broke my foot. 

 

How did you overcome your foot fracture?

When I was cleared, I started walking a few miles a day with my black-lab Charley.  After working my way up to walking 5 miles, I started running at 12 minute-mile pace.

My second daughter Maya wanted me to be her running buddy, in her first ever Girls on the Run 5k last April.  My goal was to be strong and healthy enough to run with Maya. 

Race day came and there were 35 mile-an-hour winds with pouring rain.  The coach told the girls they could choose not to run because of the weather.  Half decided not to run.  Maya said she was really cold but wanted to do it anyway, which says a lot about her character.  We found a tree and umbrellas to stay warm before the start, her teeth were chattering in the cold. 

Maya had the biggest smile on her face and we ran our 5k on that cold, wet, windy, freezing day.  My amazing little girl!  We both finished.  This was the first race after breaking my foot and my daughter’s first Girls on the Run 5k!  Girls on the Run is such an empowering program.

Tai and Maya at her Girls on the Run 5k!

Tai and Maya at her Girls on the Run 5k!

 

Do you have a memorable running moment?

On my first double digit run, I thought I could make it on a low carb and low calorie diet.  I had a piece of grilled chicken wrapped in lettuce and a protein shake before an 11 mile run. 

I started feeling really sick after mile 8.  I remember running past a church and stopping with my hands on my knees, praying for the strength to get through this run.  I prayed for my entire run, finished my 11 miles, walked into my garage, saw my daughter’s faces and started to cry.   

I was broken down with no energy or food, worried about how my body worked.  My ex-husband, who is a triathlete, told me to eat bread and carbs.  I took his advice and started reincorporating pasta and bread into my diet.  It made a huge difference.  This experience changed my attitude and unhealthy relationship with food.  

I want my girls to have a healthy relationship with food and love their bodies. 

 

Where is your favorite place to run?

The Murdock Canal, 18 miles from start to finish.  It is great, there are tons of runners and bikers on this trail.  It set up in a canyon.  There are water fountains every mile and a half.  The perfect place to run long!  I have lots of friends to run with on the trail. 

 

What are your favorite foods?

I am a creature of habit before every Saturday morning long run.  Friday nights, I make spaghetti carbonara.  My friends always come over to my house for the Friday night spaghetti carbonara.

I make spaghetti, have two glasses of red wine go to bed at 10 o'clock. Then, I wake up and have half a blueberry bagel with natural peanut-butter.  I do the same thing with a marathon. 

After my Saturday long run, I have a cheese burger and fries for lunch.  I love sweet potato fries.  A gourmet burger is always my go to meal after a long run. 

 

What type of sneakers do you wear?

Saucony Kinvaras are my absolute favorite.  I have six pairs right now!  They are the perfect shoe for me. 

 

Do you bring anything running?

I run with my wireless headphones, phone and sweatband.  I also run with GU and take it every 5-6 miles.   

 

What are your goals?

In the next year, I want to run two marathons.  I also want to qualify for the Boston Marathon, before I turn 40.  This year, I am getting a running coach to help increase my speed workouts.  This is a very big goal!

 

Do you have a motto?

I love the Biblical quote, Isaiah 40:31: "I shall run and not be weary."

Bringing faith into running is so important.  Especially, when you are getting down into a long run the days you just do not have it in you because of tired legs, not enough sleep the night before, or dehydration.  You have to call on your higher power to come through it and find something bigger than yourself. 

 

Do you have advice for other runners?

Sometimes you feel like you can go forever and other days feel like it is taking an eternity.  Be kind with yourself, be patient with yourself.  Start slow and just try and enjoy the process.

 

Photography, courtesy of Tai Pherribo.

 


 

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Instagram: @brwngrl_inutah_runs

 

 

 

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All About Sisu

All About Sisu

Founder, Pete Roome

Loves to Run: Runners, Cyclists, Triathletes

Sisu - The Art of Exercise

If you are anything like us, you train hard most days.  Early mornings are for pounding the pavement or a lap or two in the saddle and evenings were designed for the gym.  Weekends? Well weekends are for competing! Putting weeks of work into action against our closest rivals.

 

Why?

For the glory!  For the sense of achievement! To push our bodies and test our limits.

Early morning sessions are hard, but we're out there nonetheless.  Training is painful but we always go back for more. Our muscles ache but still we smash our PBs.

We keep crossing the finishing line!

And for that reason, our pride keeps growing - our sense of achievement is overwhelming.  All we want to do is to share what we've accomplished with those who are close to us.

 

Your Exercise Data As Art

Sisu collects your exercise data and allows you to design a beautiful and unique print, so you can do just this.

Sisu combines your routes (running, cycling, hiking, skiing…anything you’ve recorded) onto a single design and acts as the perfect memory for all that you have achieved.

"Sisu is a Finnish word generally meaning determination, bravery, and resilience" - Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisu)

 

How does Sisu work?

The process is really simple.

Visit our website! https://www.madewithsisu.com.

Log in with your Strava or Runkeeper account.

Choose a print design.

Personalize your prints data, color, title and more.

When you’re happy with the design onscreen, order and we'll dispatch the design to be printed.

We've sourced top print companies around the World who use the best printing technology and high quality paper, to produce your print. Your print will be A3 (12x16 inches) in size, ideal for hanging at home or in the office.

 

How much does it cost?

Your bespoke print will cost £20/$30. Postage is free, yeah FREE!

 

What are people saying?

"They look great" - Richard Wiggins, Cyclist and Designer (@richardwiggins)

"Very cool, nice work" - Oliver Waters, Entrepreneur (@oliverwaters)

"Look what has just arrived! #excited" - Trevor Morris, Cyclist and Web Developer (@trovster)

"They look great" - Ollie Kavanagh, Designer (@olliekav)

"Super Pretty" - Oliver Primus, Editor of The 405 (@the405)

 

Further Information

If you have any questions, or you would like more information, you can contact the Sisu team at: hello@madewithsisu.com.

We would love to find out what you are training for and to help you design your first print!


Photography, courtesy of Peter Roome.


Please read more about Peter in our interview ALL ABOUT PETER ROOME

Please join Sisu by visiting:

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All About Peter Roome

All About Peter Roome

Creator of Sisu

London, UK

Loves to Run: 10k, Triathlons and Cycling

 

What is the mission of your project?

My project Sisu, creates art from your exercise data.

Every day we train with grit and determination. Now it is time to stand tall and be proud of what we have achieved; the hills we have climbed, the segments we have conquered and the personal bests we have smashed.

Sisu allows you to connect your Strava account to design beautiful, bespoke prints to hang on your wall at home, in all their glory.

https://www.madewithsisu.com/

 

How did you become involved with rugby and football?  

I am a sports addict.

From the earliest age I can remember loving football (soccer). I would carry a ball everywhere I went, either bouncing it or kicking it. From the age of 10, I was introduced to Ruby by my dad. I have always been of a very solid build (currently 98kg), but I am relatively mobile with it. For those reasons I excelled at rugby far more than I did at football.

As I grew up, I played more and more rugby. Aged 16, I was playing school rugby, club rugby, county (is that like state in the US?!) and was later selected to play Eastern Counties rugby (East of England). For a couple of years I was training 5 times a week and often playing 2 games too.

Pete is on the left!

Pete is on the left!

 

Have you ever endured a serious injury in your athletic career?

Fast forward a couple of years, whilst playing a game of 5-a-side football, I injured my knee and was immediately taken to hospital. The doctors diagnosed the injury as a bad twist and recommended I rest my knee for 6 weeks.

After resting for that period I began to ramp up my exercise again; running, going to the gym and playing football. The pain in my knee persisted and further resting did not seem to help. I had to give up playing my favorite sports, football and rugby, it was just too painful.

 

How did you overcome your knee-injury?

The four years that followed my injury, I took up cycling. Cycling impacted my knee far less and was much more enjoyable.

 

What are your most memorable moments cycling?

In this time, I took part in a number of self-organized adventures.

I cycled from London to Paris and this was quickly followed by a ride from London to Barcelona. However much I enjoyed cycling, I still missed playing team sports, particularly football. I decided another diagnosis was in order and revisited the hospital.

Pete is 3rd from the left!

Pete is 3rd from the left!

 

What happened after having your knee-injury reevaluated?

After a number of scans, it was concluded that I had ruptured my anterior cruciate ligament in my left knee - a relatively major injury. The conclusion was that I would need surgery to correct the problem.

Under the doctor’s recommendations, I opted first for keyhole surgery to tidy up the torn meniscus in my knee. I recovered from this surgery and worked hard on strengthening my knee, but continued to experience the pain I had experienced previously.

The only option left was reconstruction of the ligament - an operation that would leave me unable to exercise fully for up to a year. I went for the surgery and everything went as well as it could have done. It was up to me now to work on my recovery and get my knee back into the best shape that I could.

 

How did you heal, after having reconstructive surgery?

I focused on doing everything within my power to strengthen and condition my knee; visits to the gym, HIIT sessions in the park, swimming and then slowly increasing to cycling and later to running.

Once I started running and cycling again, I decided to record my activities using Strava. About 6 months in, I felt it was time for some reflection.  I wanted to see how much I had achieved since my surgery: what distances I had covered and how my times had improved.

Using my programming skills (I'm a web developer), I decided to download my Strava activities and play around with visualizing the data.  I decided upon a design, had it printed and posted it on Instagram. I was instantly met with some wonderful comments of support. Sisu was born!

 

You are very impressive, recovering from surgery and creating Sisu.  How do you feel presently?

I have recovered well from my knee surgery. I am still running, cycling and even playing football again (but avoiding rugby to mitigate the risk of injuring myself again).

Since my recovery I have completed my first triathlon.  I took part in a 10km race as part of the Midnight Marathon event which is an event 1000km inside the Arctic Circle and starts at midnight, despite the time is in complete daylight.   

I continue to cycle self-organized adventures. Some of my favorite cycle-rides include riding from Gothenburg, Sweden to Copenhagen in Denmark.  The Coast2Coast ride I did earlier this year in the UK.  Also cycling from London to Paris again, but this time in under 24 hours.

Pete is on the left!

Pete is on the left!


Photography, courtesy of Peter Roome.


Please read more about Sisu in our interview ALL ABOUT SISU


Please join Sisu by visiting:

https://www.madewithsisu.com/



Contact Information:

pete@madewithsisu.com


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