Training is back in full swing in prep for 2010, and things are going well.  I was lucky enough to get to stay at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center for 3 weeks in January, allowing me to remember how nice it is to train outside in warm, sunny weather.  (I think I was smiling the whole time I was there!)  While out there, I put in the biggest three-week block of training that I have ever done, but the sessions flew by quickly and enjoyably with training partner Jen Spieldenner.  I was also able to see some of my San Diego friends, which is always fun....  And most importantly, I think I got some of my tan back!

Before my stay, I didn't realize that the riding and running in Chula was so nice!!  In addition, having everything at your fingertips at the OTC makes training so much easier:  the weight room, sports med, and the cafeteria are all right there, so there is little need to go off campus except to swim.... I'm really looking forward to going back for another few weeks in March right before my race season starts.