So there I was, having a lie down and relaxing, when I get a call that sends my heart rate shooting into Zone 4 plus.
'Are you interested in going to Baku, 2015 1st European Games for the cycling race?'
Um...Hell yeah!!
I'll be competing in a 120km road race - a 9 lap course around the city centre of Baku. Each lap has a nice big hill in the middle:
So, yeah my plans have changed quite a bit. For starters, I had to withdraw from the Luxembourg 70.3 as it is on the same day. But the Luxembourg race comes round every year. Representing Malta in a top level cycling race is quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Some changes to my training have been made - mainly a greater emphasis on the bike, especially to develop resistance to constant surges etc.
I'll also be practically racing every weekend from now 'til the Baku games. So it's an exciting time and a stressful one. Getting the recovery right and staying healthy are the keys. Sleep, stretching, mental down time, nutrition, massage... and of course here a worthy mention thanking the Malta Olympic Committee for the amenities available to national team athletes, especially physiotherapy and use of the gym. I am making full use of them.
How do I feel? Excited, scared, determined, terrified, looking forward, proud...yep a multitude of emotions (here's hoping I don't burst out crying on the starting line lol). I'll be there racing with some of the best Europe has to offer, such as current Olympic Champion Marianne Vos. It'll be an awesome experience for sure. I am therefore determined to do my best and to race as hard as I can.
In the meantime - a shout out to my sponsors BMIT Ltd, SmartLightSystems Co. Ltd and Mochika, for their understanding and encouragement at all times.
http://www.baku2015.com/cycling-road/index.html
'Are you interested in going to Baku, 2015 1st European Games for the cycling race?'
Um...Hell yeah!!
I'll be competing in a 120km road race - a 9 lap course around the city centre of Baku. Each lap has a nice big hill in the middle:
So, yeah my plans have changed quite a bit. For starters, I had to withdraw from the Luxembourg 70.3 as it is on the same day. But the Luxembourg race comes round every year. Representing Malta in a top level cycling race is quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Some changes to my training have been made - mainly a greater emphasis on the bike, especially to develop resistance to constant surges etc.
I'll also be practically racing every weekend from now 'til the Baku games. So it's an exciting time and a stressful one. Getting the recovery right and staying healthy are the keys. Sleep, stretching, mental down time, nutrition, massage... and of course here a worthy mention thanking the Malta Olympic Committee for the amenities available to national team athletes, especially physiotherapy and use of the gym. I am making full use of them.
How do I feel? Excited, scared, determined, terrified, looking forward, proud...yep a multitude of emotions (here's hoping I don't burst out crying on the starting line lol). I'll be there racing with some of the best Europe has to offer, such as current Olympic Champion Marianne Vos. It'll be an awesome experience for sure. I am therefore determined to do my best and to race as hard as I can.
In the meantime - a shout out to my sponsors BMIT Ltd, SmartLightSystems Co. Ltd and Mochika, for their understanding and encouragement at all times.
http://www.baku2015.com/cycling-road/index.html
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