Just got back from another trip under the sun. This time my trips took me to Veracruz, Mexico and Sarasota, FL.
Feb 21-25 (Veracruz, Mexico) - I had the opportunity to revisit TEAM TRIVER (triathlon Veracruz). The junior team showed great improvement in their abilities and focus since my last visit in august 2007. The team went under major structural changes, but the move proved to be the right choice. The athletes not only improved their performances but also their team spirit and focus. During this 3 day training camp, we focused on triathlon specific workouts in order to reproduce sensations and situations experience during racing.
Feb 26-Mar09 (Sarasota, Florida) - I took part in the ePerformance Training Camp in Sarasota. This Long distance camp attracted athletes from all corners of USA and Canada. We had a compact schedule to follow with three workouts per day. Many of the athletes were surprised, even if fatigued, to find out how much they could do and sustain. The high light of the week was the group itself. Many of them when back home with a different vision on how to train. Thanks to the sponsors, athletes were exposed to the best equipment and support in the industry.
As for my training… As I said previously, my triathlon specific training for racing will jumpstart after the camp/coaching season. I will be spending a few months in Germany and will have the chance to race/train. Given the situation, I am very happy with my swimming (thanks to envious swimming) pace of 1:12 for this time of the year. The run is solid and will be able to test it on march 30 at the LaSalle 10km in Montreal, Quebec. As for the bike… The mix of traveling and weather has not help to develop my power. My fitness is there… will be able to focus on the bike after March 31.
That is it for now! Thanks for reading!
I am spending time getting my body back in a routine and do some planning for the rest of the 2008 season. From January until May, I will be focusing on the camps, base mileage, and running events. After May, I will focus on ITU worlds in August. If this goes well I will do Ironman Florida.
I am expecting a lot from this year, both professionally and athletically. I am lucky to be associated with the BEST GROUP OF SPONSORS I ever had during my 10 years as a pro triathlete. Not only is it motivating, but it shows that I have established myself as a good window for my sponsors over the years.
I am presently in Montreal. I am working on technique and frequency more than volume. I will be heading to Florida at the end of the month for 2 weeks of training in Sarasota, FL. I will undergo a battery of tests at Fitplanet Inc. (www.fitplanetinc.com).
I am also looking forward to hook up with my new 2008 gears, such as new swim apparels from Finis, new glasses from Tifosi, and cool cycling shoes from Northwave.
My racing and training uniform will follow a few weeks after... I will send picture.
Thanks for reading!"
Luc
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