Not all smooth sailing...

I've been putting off writing this blog for a while, but have figured I have been M.I.A for long enough, so may as well get to it. Unfortunately after my last race 5 weeks ago (Boulder 70.3), things turned a little pear-shaped and I decided to cut the season short and head back home to Australia. Unbearable pain in both legs when running, mediocre performances in training/racing over the previous month and a few other factors all helped form this decision. At the time, it would've been easier to stay in the States and see out the season, but I knew that if I were to continue racing into the future I had to make the tough decision to come home, sort out my body and mind and get the fire back in the belly.

It proved to be the correct decision as once I got home I found out that I had 2 stress fractures...one in each femur. As sad as I was, it was a relief to know why my legs had been so sore, as the pain from femoral stress fractures is like nothing else and is so difficult to describe.

Consequently, I have had to take a fair break from all forms of physical activity involving the legs...which is not ideal for a triathlete. It has certainly been tough, going from 25/30hr training weeks to the odd 30min swim, but I know that in the long run I will benefit from this break both mentally and physically. As frustrating as it is being injured, it has given me a chance to take a step back and look at my training and racing from a different perspective and figure out what I need to do to be a smarter and stronger athlete in the future.

I'm looking forward to building up my fitness again once I get my body right, and after watching the World 70.3 Champs over the weekend, I can't wait to be back out there!

Thanks for all the support and I will attempt to keep the blog alive over the coming months :)