It’s been quiet on the blogging front and for that I apologise, however I have been busy spending a few weeks down in the south eastern corner of Spain that has been my ‘bolt-hole’ on and off now for the best part of a decade – Aguilas.
Aguilas harbour and beach front where I would do some nice and easy flat recovery runs. It’s a good view!
After having spent more than the first 2 months of this new year away from home, its nice to be settled back in Stirling and after a couple of weeks since returning from Abu Dhabi, that’s what I am doing. Getting back into a (wintery) routine.
Yes, there has been snow since I’ve been home (where is Spring?) - but without trying to make a contradiction – that means there has also been some great winter training weather too. I am a big fan of Scotland at this time of year, and the oppertunity to get some nice pictures whilst out on the bike has been too good to miss.
This past weekend I was back in Abu Dhabi for my third visit to the Emirate. I was hoping for 3rd time lucky with regards to my race result - having had two good results on the previous trips I have come to think on it as a happy hunting ground. I guess all good things come to an end though!
Exiting the water in front of eventual winner Fred Van Lierde
I have plenty of good memories of racing in Abu Dhabi. I really believe the distances suit me well and unlike many longer distance races the swim seems to play a bigger part in the way the race pans out, which is of course a good thing for me usually. I am also partial to racing in the odd spot of sunshine too!
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