I think it is about time for this thread, dude has been on fire for the past year or so. And he could be the one guy that can be at or near the podium in both series, provided he steps up and does a couple Ironmans.

But 'm a bit afraid for him at the moment, he is riding a super good training streak right now, and racing his brains out without much time between. Thus far two for two, but the travel to Singapore a week after a half, well I just hope his coach(cough cough) has him doing basically recovery days in-between. I mean he doesnt have to get any fitter right now, just hold onto what he has gotten, and get fresh for each race coming up.

And isnt it ST George next too? It can be done, I remember a time when PNF did 3 full Ironmans in 6 weeks, and she nailed them all. But I know what she did in-between, mostly just slept a lot and did easy spins and swims to flush out the bad stuff. Sam's races are shorter, but it just all really depends on what he tries to do in-between..

His swim has gotten a wee bit better too this year, not that other guy better, but closer to the front enough that his bike can motor up any front group that is out there, ITU or Ironman...

Time to give the guy some love, seems like he has finally matured into the athlete he always claimed to be... (-;