Felix Oates
People & Blogs
I found endurance sports at the age 23, when I had become sick and tired of not fulfilling my potential as a human and athlete. At that time, I was turning up to Sunday league football hungover, getting injured frequently all whilst feeling a bit lost with my career. 2 Ironmans, 2 Everesting bike challenges, Sub-3 Marathons, many 70.3s, and an inclusive cycling club later… Endurance sport, connecting with the land and ocean, and building community have all made my life more fulfilled and enjoyable, giving me a renewed sense of purpose inside and outside of work. This feeling (through sport) is a privilege that not everyone has access to, and knowing the immense power of inclusion and empowerment, I want to show up for under-represented groups and inspire newcomers to my sports of cycling, running et al!