Monday, January 17, 2011

High Altitude Camp in Mexico

First of all let me apologise for my lack of updates recently. Things have been crazy the past few months and have forgotten to update a lot of things!

So I am currently 2 weeks in to a intense 3 weeks training camp in San Louis Potosi, which is about 3 hours out of Mexico city. It sits about 1900m about sea level, and while it is not the highest altitude i have trained at, it certainly has proved a tough camp.
A typical week has consisted of 10 swim, 3 weights, 3 cylce, 2 pilates and 1 yoga. Not forgetting all the stretching, physio and ice baths.
The locals here are very friendly and the facilities are great too.
It has been a great way to kick off the new year, and am starting to get some great training done and feel fit again which is great.

What has surprised me is the food, it is nothing like what I expected. The westernised mexican we have at home is nowhere to be found over here, no tacos, no burriots. Well at least not what we think is a burrito or a taco. It is vey simple and tradional which has been nice.

I will try to upload some photos soon.

I hope you all have had a great festive season and are as inspired for the new year as I am.

Eamon