Stuart Lynn - Masters Athlete
Two weeks after the Northeast Championships and two weeks before the British Championships, Trevor and I packed our bags and made the trip up to Dundee for the Scottish Masters Championships. Held at the Dundee Performance Centre, the venue was a real treat for athletes, an indoor warmup track and a lovely outdoor circuit. However, […]
In the two months leading up to the North East Masters Championships in June, I had what can only be described as a miracle two full months of training without missing a single session. I know, right? It was almost suspiciously good. I was back in the swing of things, loving every moment, and performance […]
By March, I had worked my way back to entering a competition: the European Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland. Fitting, really, since my European outdoor season had been rudely interrupted by my hip flexor. I wasn’t anywhere near peak shape, honestly more like 85%, but that was good enough for me. Naturally, because no story […]
After tearing my hip flexor at the European Championships, I came back to the UK expecting a quick recovery. You know, a few weeks off, a bit of ice, and I’d be back on the track in no time. Unfortunately, my optimism took a nosedive when both the doctor and physiotherapist informed me that this […]
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 […]
Stuart Lynn - Masters Athlete