I arrived to Bay Island, Honduras; really excited because of my first race of the year. The goal for this race was to find the best spot, knowing that it is early in the season and I´m not at a 100%. Once I arrived to the island the airline experienced issues with my bike¨MAEVA¨ I couldn´t get it that same day, so I had to leave to the hotel room and wait for it.  I got MAEVA the night before the race. On Sunday the race was scheduled at 7:30 am. This triathlon is one of the toughest races I ever done, due to the long hills during the bike part and run. During the race I place myself in a good spot in the first pack. I got out of the water in fourth place. I knew that I had to be very energy efficient because the bike part could defined the race.  In the bike I felt good sensations and decided to attack in the toughest part (200mts at 20%), I looked back and saw that I had opened a gap, Bryan Fleisman was the only one behind my wheel, once we got on to the run transition the gap with second pack was of 1:45 secs. Once I put my flats on I felt strong again, and push the pace until I could open a gap to Fleisman. I cruised the rest of the run and finished first. After two consecutive second places in the earlier editions.  I have clear mind that is the beginning of this 2011 season, I know for a fact that each of the races this year will be very challenging and hard. This first place in Bay island gives me confidence and good vibes to face next races. I will not be easy, if it was easy anybody could be in the top at any race.

Thanks for your support !! Pura Vida COSTA RICA