The big races of the season have begun with a leg of the World Super Series first in Madrid and then a World Cup Event in Iowa the following week. It was my first attempt at backing up two big races and sadly I was found out in the 2nd race.
Madrid went well though with a really good swim and bike leg followed by a bit of a struggle on the run in the 35degree heat- my Scottish Nationality showed. It was by far the toughest race I have ever been involved in with constant attacks on the 1500 metre hill climb which we went up 8 times. I ended up 29th which wasn` t as good as I had hoped but a decent day in the office none the less.
So after Madrid it was straight out to Iowa. Jet lagged and tired I arrived on the Wednesday but despite not racing on the Sunday I never really felt recovered from Madrid and started the race tired. I struggled round though in 45th place- not a proud moment.
The main excitement in the USA happened on the way home where a delayed flight meant I didn't make my connection from New York so ended up having to stay a day there with no luggage and only being on standbye for the 10pm flight the next day. I spent a day exploring the `big apple` though before going back to the airport to pray that someone wouldn't show up for the flight. Thankfully I made it on and have never felt so relieved to be going home.
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