Hi guys,
I thought I would write a little update on my last trip to Mexico City. Firstly, despite the crazy traffic I loved the place.
You may have seen in my last blog the list of events I am involved in here, which is quite long, and during the week we have been adding in more interviews to the list. I have been working quite hard here trying to promote triathlon, healthy living and myself here at the ENUBE camp and after 2 days I was already exhausted. Actually I felt unusually tired. A group of us went for a run earlier in the week and an easy swim and they were possibly 2 of the hardest sessions I have done in awhile and I did them at an easy pace. Hmmmmm very odd, it was on this day we were told we were at 2500m above sea level. A shock, I though we were high but not this high. A relief to understand why those sessions were so hard, and an explanation to why I was so tired.
Aside from the body shock to adjusting to the altitude I thoroughly enjoyed the events. All the interviews, conferences, talks, signings, photo shoots, appearances, kids clinic and training groupshave been a lot of fun and I hope I have inspired others into triathlon, healthy living and to set goals to achieve their dreams.
I would like to thank all my sponsors for the products theyhad given me to give away during the week to those involved in the ENUBE organized events. They have been greatly received and I believe we have created more fans in my sponsor brands and have an increased understanding, awareness and knowledge of these brands and why I choose them to support me in my dreams.
The last 2 days topped off my trip. We swam at the most beautiful river, Las Estacas – a spring fed river about 1km long. The current upstream was insane, but it was the most amazing water I have ever been in. Then we ran at La Pila – if 2500meters was insane, try running at 3500meters! Cool trail and had a great group of people out showing us how the locals handle the altitude. Needless to say – I am not so good running when it feels like you are breathing through a straw…
It was great to have mate and training partner Sam Mayhew up with me helping out and taking pictures, we christened him "Blanco"
As always I appreciate all the loyal support I get from my family, friends, sponsors and fans.
