Since the likelihood is about .01% that I will now change my plans, I suppose that I can publicly divulge my "secrets". Considering the wildfire speed with which gossip spreads through the triathlon community, however, this is old news for most... A couple of weeks ago, I packed up my belongings, bid adieu to my friends in Colorado and trekked across the U.S. with my dad, reversing the trip that we had made together almost five years ago when I moved out to Boulder as a tri newbie. After dropping my exhausted pops off in NY, I continued on to Hanover, New Hampshire. My shipping pod joined me soon after and I deposited my belongings with Adam & Tricia and with super-agent/ buddy Mike. While most people may not understand why I would move from Colorado to New Hampshire, I am really happy about my decision. I've missed the Northeast and my family greatly (we will all be on the same coast!) and feel at home in the Upper Valley. It will also make more sense when I've divulged the second part of "Sarah's Top Secret Plan".
Part #2: In addition to moving, I'll be starting up with coach Darren Smith and his squad of athletes in just a few days (Illustrious Coach Smith & the Mysterious Squad of International Superathletes- Potential comic book?). Joining the group is no small commitment, requiring that I live in Australia until May and in Switzerland this summer, but I genuinely feel that this is the type of change that I need in order to perform at my best. This is also the part of the plan that I was most scared about sharing, as I felt that I might somehow jinx myself. He has assured me that he won't change his mind at this point and this is fortunate, considering that I'll be touching down in Oz on the 31st of this month. Heaven forbid that he looks at my post-season poundage (oh, cookies...) and send me back. If that happens, I may be absent from my blog for months. Just a fair warning.
So am I sneaky for not sharing this information with the world? Perhaps, but that wasn't my intention! I always have operated with the thought that if greatly anticipated plans fall through they are disappointing if held privately. If these plans are prematurely shared publicly, however, the repercussions can be so much greater. At this point, however, there will be no turning back!
I'm off to Victoria tomorrow for a very, very special wedding and on to Canberra from there. The next time that I blog, it will be from a new place and possibly in a new year! I welcome the change, even if I'm not forthright about it!
Best,
Sarah "Sneaky Sausage" Groff
