Since leaving for the
WCS Finale in Australia on September 4
th, I think that I've been home in Colorado Springs for a grand total of 6 days. After a couple of weeks in NH, a weekend in TX, and a couple of days in Colorado Springs, I jetted off to Florida for my final training camp of the year. In order to prepare for the 70.3 World Championships next month, I decided to head down to my old stomping grounds of
Clermont, Florida for some warm weather training. I'm in good company down here, as I've run across a motley crew of triathletes, both domestic (inc. Sara
McLarty, Jarrod Shoemaker,
Nic Tautiva) and international (Michael
Raelert, Stuart Hayes and
Marko Albert, among others). Some of us are avoiding the cold weather back home (snow in CO!) and others just realize what a great area
Clermont is for training. Minus the snakes and alligators, of course...
While the place where I am staying is a bit rough, it is perfect for the task at hand. As long as I have a basic kitchen, a clean bed and a shower (in addition to great roads and training facilities), I am happy as a clam. It also helps knowing that my fabulous sister and her family are just up the road in Gainesville. Living out of a suitcase may have its downsides, but I feel fortunate that I am able to just pick up and head anywhere with minimal fuss. It is a good thing that I don't mind the nomadic lifestyle, as my 2010 season will be partly defined by prolonged globetrotting. That, however, is a subject for another post.
Happy training!
Sarah
