It's funny how much of a change it is to come from Costa Rica to Southern California. After taking a 3-week break off the bike it is now time to get back to training, and start laying the foundation for 2010. The first few rides back the OC were wet and cold, despite the rain I still headed out and did my ride, not much of a indoor trainer or roller kind of guy I rather go out and play on the rain. I guess that also come with a price, as I'm typing this I have a little bid of a sore throat so I had to back off a little, to rest and not make it any worse.

I'm hoping to feel better soon! I'm heading back to Costa Rica for a few weeks to renew my work visa, and while I’m down there I play on putting in some long hours to build a good base mile. While I’m not too happy to leave my wife for the holidays, I will make the best of it with my training and with the rest of my relatives back in the place I still call home, Costa Rica.

Check back next week, more to come about training and routes.