Stuart Lynn - Masters Athlete
Number 1 What an incredible experience, the 4x200m mixed relay at the World Indoor Masters Championships in Torun, Poland. Competing on the world stage is exhilarating enough, but securing a medal made it the crowning moment of my athletics career so far. Being part of a relay team with Paul Guest, Christine Anthony, and Janice […]
Let’s break this down into four simple truths: 1. I let my race schedule dictate my fitness, which worked wonders for short-term glory but led to long-term bodily betrayal. 2. I ignored my own common sense, and raced through injuries to avoid disappointing others. Spoiler: I ended up disappointing myself instead. 3. I completely forgot […]
The European Championships loom just three weeks away, and my body is now a sophisticated patchwork of pain and regret. Regular trips to physiotherapists, sports therapists, and anyone who will take pity on me become part of the daily grind, along with a stretching routine so intricate, Cirque du Soleil would be impressed. A week […]
My next event, scheduled for September 2nd and 3rd, was the British Masters Championships, giving me a luxurious three weeks to recover from the Inter-Counties. That’s 21 whole days. Surely, that’s enough time to heal from a small detail like a rebellious groin and a back with its own agenda? In those three weeks, I […]
It was great to meet up with my fellow M60 athletes from across the country at the annual Inter-Area competition. As proof that we were indeed there (and not just making it up from the comfort of our sofas), I’ve attached some evidence of our participation. Despite less than ideal conditions, there were some cracking […]
Tough conditions at the local athletics meeting, with field events canceled thanks to heavy rain and a charming -1.2 headwind to greet us on the track. Yet, despite the weather trying its best to dampen our spirits, resilience (and probably a bit of madness) kept us going. A special shout out to the officials who […]
The Scottish Masters Championships unfolded at Grangemouth Stadium this year, graced with favorable weather conditions amid intermittent storms. Despite a slight headwind of +0.5 on the home stretch, the racing conditions were splendid. The inaugural race featured the 100m sprint, where I found myself in competition with Ronnie Hunter, a revered figure in Scottish Sprinting. […]
Another fantastic North East Masters Athletics Association Track and Field Championships, made even more special by sharing in the triumphs of this incredible group of friends and masters athletes from North Shields Polytechnic Club. Thrilled to secure three championship🥇 in the M60 category – 100m, 200m, and 400m sprints, and setting a new championship record […]
Fantastic! Clocking sub 60 seconds for the 400m in my second outdoor race of the season. A special shoutout to my friend Darren Towart for capturing the moment—I literally ran off into the sunset 🌞😂 Big thanks to the officials and organisers. Pulling off an athletics meeting with around 300 athletes in just two and […]
At the recent World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships the GBR M60 sprinters brought home 6 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals, and a new 200m world record. John Wright Michael Vassiliou Pat Logan Peter Ilo Paul Guest Stuart Lynn Des Wilkinson In the 400m, John Wright took Gold in (55.65s) and Michael Vassiliou Silver […]
Stuart Lynn - Masters Athlete