Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Vacation wrap - up

Heading back to good ole Cleveland tomorrow so I was just reflecting on what an absolutely awesome vacation this has been.

I spent 2 weeks training with some of the most talented, fun, and supportive triathletes that anyone could ever find. Met some new people and enjoyed spending time with old friends. Staying with Paulo, Jonathan, and Sergio was a ton of fun- living the extravagant life of the pro-triathlete!





I didn't keep track of my training, but I think I did 600+ miles on the bike at camp under the gorgeous New Mexico sun. Several dozen miles run through the trails of Las Cruces. 40k+ swam at the outstanding facilities at NMSU.

Then I was off to Florida to spend some time with some people that I consider myself SO fortunate to have as friends. Just truly great people. And we sure had fun!




Now back at "home" I feel remarkably refreshed. Ready to race, and at the same time ready to get back to school and figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. I'm definitely faster than ever, too. Did my long run yesterday and even with a 30 minute warm up and a cool down I finished 10 miles in under 1:22. I was strong enough on the bike to keep up with a very tough group of roadies averaging 24 mph. And the swim, well I feel great in the water although I won't be breaking any speed records any time soon.

I will definitely be doing this trip again next year. I might have to miss "match day" (the day when everyone opens the magic envelope and finds out where they will be doing residency), but it will be so worth it. It's like living in my own dream world, if only for a few weeks...

9 comments:

Ange said...

I'm so glad you had such a great vacation. It sounds wonderful to me. And man, you are fast!!! Great job!! Good luck back at work.

Janet Edwards said...

Look at folks, there is a new force in town soon to be reckoned with!!!

Glad you had a blast...now I need some Jodi time! Just try not to leave me in your dust!

Unknown said...

Sounds like you had a blast! That last photo really looks like it captures the experience!

TJ said...

You had an awesome trip for sure.
Good luck getting back to the regularly scheduled program.

Danny Montoya said...

Glad you enjoyed your time in the "El Cee"!

Good luck with everything back home! :)

jriosa said...

You are sooo going to embarass me at Kinetic. I think I am becoming the east coast avatar of Khai. Look forward to seeing you in VA.

Jim

Kate said...

WOW!!! You are rocking girl!

triguyjt said...

to get away...but to also get so much outstanding training....thats what its all about...

good luck in your re-entry to reality. i am going thru that after a week in mexico...

JimmyNick said...

May I please have your life, for one week or so?
C'mon out and ride with the roadies here sometime soon.

JN