Hi Crew,

Well, I should have been in japan this week getting ready to defend my Strongman title. Instead I’m at home rehabbing my hammy (still). I went back in on Saturday and had another blood patch to try and stick the tendon back together. It meant that I spent 6 weeks rehabbing for a new start only last weekend, which is a little depressing in itself. I feel like I’ve been treading water for some months now. But hoping that I’ll be back out in training in the next few weeks, and preparing some base for racing in the second half of the year.

In other news, there’s still rambunction in the media about the new WTC rules. Check the link:

http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2010/04/15/pro-perspective-2010-ironman-rule/

I’ll post a new link to the latest tricafe, which should be up soon. Phil and I chatted with Luke Bell about the new WTC wetsuit changes and ITU Sydney.

see you on the road (soonish)

Mitch

Hi Team,

well I’m just ticking it over waiting for this leg to heal up…it’s a slow process with the old tendons.

In the meantime, I’ve been working on my editing skills…and did a little vid for Shimano. Next stop, the oscars.

ciao

Mitch

Hi All,

I wasn’t there, but it looked like fun. Awesome day from Damien Angus, who finished 11th overall. He’ll give them a great shake in Kona again this year.

I’m back on the track and did three sessions yesterday. It’s nice to feel tired from training rather than life!

There’s a new episode of TriCafe to watch. We had great fun poking fun at Tony Abbott last week, but he did himself proud with a sub-14 finish at IM OZ. There’s also talk about Trent Chapman, gadgetry and poor Jordan Rapp being the victim in a hit and run.

see you on the road next week, have a safe Easter.

Mitch

Hi Team,

I’ve known James Williamson since I moved to Giant 5 years ago. Quietly spoken and quick with a smile, Willo was friendly and intelligent. Sad he’s gone and certain to be greatly missed.

James was a great rider, but a world champion bloke.

Mitch

PS http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/news/article/r.i.p.james.williamson/14758/