This week has been a relaxing, yet
productive one. Since Noosa, I have taken a small break from training to relax
and refresh myself in preparation for next season. Being an athlete, not having
anything to fill in my time can make me a very annoying person to be around, so
I have had to find ways in which to fill in my days and stay occupied.
It has been great to catch up with my
friends and spend some time with them this past week. It seems that the uni
schedule is completely opposite to that of an athlete; so spending time with
them becomes quite difficult when I am in full training. I have even had the chance to put my brain to
use and help them study for their uni exams. Not sure I was too much help
though.
I have also signed a contract with French
team Tri St Amand Dun 18 again, to compete on the French Grand Prix circuit
again next year. I love racing for this team and am really looking forward to
joining them again next year. We will compete in 5 sprint distances races
across France, gaining points for ourselves as individuals as well as the team.
I will head across to Europe in early June and base myself in Spain for the
European summer, coming back to Australia at the end of September. Looking over
my race schedule for next year has me jumping out of my skin with excitement!
It is jam-packed and has me globe trotting more than ever before.
On Saturday I was able to test ride the
Specialized Shiv time trial bike at the Specialized Test the Best Demo Day. It
was a great opportunity to chat to the Specialized team and have a ride on some
of the world’s best bikes. Now that I know what all the fuss is about, I will
definitely be hitting up Bicycle Riders Morningside to organize a Shiv for next
year’s Noosa triathlon!
I am really looking forward to getting back
into some solid training this week in preparation for next season and cannot
wait to see what I am capable of. The upcoming season is looking like the most
exciting yet and I am looking forward to putting some great results on the
board.
Stay tuned.
Ellie xx
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