Back in the US

After leaving the Triathlon Squad, I had to change a bit my racing plans. I will continue my pursuit for a US career but definitely had to re-schedule some travels in a way I could take the most of the time spent in the US. The weather in Portugal is now becoming nicer so I can embrance some good blocks of training there with my old training partners. Actually in Portugal we are starting to gather a good solid group of long distance athletes. I remember when there was just Sergio and myself on a competitive side of things but now we have more commitment and partners. After the tremedous success of the Lisboa International Triathlon, this' another sign of the growth of the sport.

I will be based in Texas for the next 5 weeks, although I will be travelling to races every weekend. I'm currently on the state of country music, Tennessee. Also the home of Johnny Knoxville (the guy from Jackass) where everything looks green and beautiful. The city of Knox has a lot of hills around it and the Rev 3 series is stopping by next weekend. Although most of the Rev 3 races are based on Ammusemnt parks, this one doesn't have one very close by. Instead, the bike course is challenging and should do a lot of damage on the field. Rolling hills all the way, you almost feel like actually riding a roller coaster.

So upcoming..

May 15th - Rev 3 Knox (olympic distance, final tune-up for IM Texas)
May 22nd - IM Texas
May 30th - Tentative start at CapTexTri (depending on how recovery from Texas goes)
June 6th - Rev 3 Quassy

I must say that the beauty of Knox is all the bridges and the swimming pool.. indoor, long course pool plus diving pool. Brand new on campus (built 3 years ago) and with a crystal clear blue water. It even makes you want to go swimming (!). My homestay James lives on the south side of town, where you have big mansions and a lot of space to ride & run. All around here is green and wild and if I wasn't training, I would be spending some time doing nothing other than fishing and golfing.

I'm just too lazy to get my camera plugged in to show photos. After two days of non-existent training, I had to smash myself today so I'm pretty sore and wasted. The hot weather of today (over 90ºF) should be replaced by some rain and thunderstorm on the next days. Keeping my fingers crossed for it all to go away before the race. Need food & bed, over and out.