European (Training) Vacation

My apologies for the lack of an update - while I'm sure many thought I had packed it in and called it quits - actually I thought I would kick up the training regime a notch (or sixteen) and do a little work with the European tour.

First, I went to Portugal to do some roadwork. Long hours spent on the Portuguese coastline, getting my competitive spirit in the right space and encouraging my body to follow suit. Pictures of my training partners are featured (I wish). 

Next, for the ultimate in inspiration, I thought I would go to Paris and get some inspiration from Lance's final lap around the L'Arc de Triumphe. Didn't work out so well - I guess Lance waited for the lights to change before trying to cross the traffic!

I also did some serious croissant and foie gras based carb loading - balanced out by some heart healthy red wine.   

European training is tough!  Good thing I'm committed to sport!

Finally, I went to Switzerland to do some hill and mountain work - fuelled by toblerone and cheese! Fortunately, the mountain rescue team is particularly good there!

Now I'm back - and Vlad the trainer has been looking for me!