While scanning the June Edition of Triathlete Magazine in bed on Friday night I felt, no, I sensed a slight sensation of discomfort in the back of my throat. I was overcome with fear. I battled with thoughts and sleep till I rose at 5am to gargle some salt water.

Its been a nippy week in Truckee with fresh white on the surrounding mountains. I’ve figured the secret to survival: go in between rainy spells and wear layers. Many  of them.

(Starting the Xterra USA Championship bike course in Incline Village)

As opposed to writing you about my week, I figured film an interview report thereof. A first, and an umcomfy first at that… Having to see myself on the screen and all… But I’ll have some fun with it going forward. If you’re unable to watch Youtube because of a work prohibits it, change jobs, [...]