I have been in Florida almost four weeks. I spent time in Miami with Lily and Edwin and some time with Bree at her family’s house.  I had a great time. Training has been going really well, even though it was only a little as I am still recovering from Ironman Panama City.

Pools in Florida

Bree and me before swim practice

I’m impressed with the swimming facilities here in Florida, amazing.  Huge pools with nobody swimming. For example, our last swim was at a 19 lane pool with 2 people. I would love to have a pool like that in Switzerland or Argentina. Florida also has rivers that push you to go faster if you do not want to be eating by a crocodile.  However, the bike ride is much better in Cordoba or Fribourg for somebody that loves hills. The only way to go up and down here are the bridges, speed bumps, and the steps at the buildings

You better swim fast

Gators

Que mirada

Maybe the hardest and funniest workout this week was the interval and speed training. We did a steep up hill and a crazy down hill at almost 120 km/h. It was in a roller coaster at Bush Gardens.

Montañas rusas, espectacular

It continues to amaze me how many great people you can find in the world. In every little town, in every country, in every culture you find special people.  In this Florida adventure I want to extend a big thank you to Edwin, Lily, and Bree and her family, and my ironman Florida team: www.eltrainer.us .

Now is time to pack, get ready and take the plane to Mexico!