My last week in heaven

Created on 10 March 2008 Conrad

It is my last week on the farm, (before moving to Stellenbosch for serious training) so I’m trying to make the most of the special things I will have to forgo during the racing season.

After my 1h30 long run at 1900m altitude on Sunday, I took the long way home. Via the 2006 Toyota 400 Rally route. (I ride my dirt bike to and from my weekly high altitude long run)

Highveld

The Caveman has landed! The Highveld is stunning this time of the year. We have had a lot of rain, and small fountains are springing up everywhere.

Training Africa style…

Created on 03 March 2008 Conrad

I’m still on my parents farm near Lydenburg, South Africa, where I spent most of the Southern Hemisphere summer.

Real training started last Monday. My coach Libby Burrell (libbyburrell.blogspot.com) emailed a training program, now there is structure, and less play. Heart rate files are being recorded and emailed with my Suunto t6, logs filled in, I had my 1st massage since XTERRA Worlds in October. Any eating wise, “I’m back on the wagon” like they say in the US.

Here is a peek into “Conrad Stoltz ‘s average training day on the farm”:

After 4 hours in the saddle and home just around the corner, that last sand trap is almost a welcome sight.

5 World Champions

Created on 28 February 2008 Conrad

Conrad Stoltz Caveman (XTERRA), Rebecca Rusch (24hr), Paolo Bettini (Road), Chris McCormack (Ironman), Christophe Sauser (Mountainbike)
Caveman (XTERRA), Rebecca Rusch (24hr), Paolo Bettini (Road), Chris McCormack (Ironman), Christoph Sauser (Mountainbike).

Yes, Specialized had 5 World Champions last year! Quite a big deal. We got together at the start of the Tour of California, and here is a peak from behind the scenes:

My last week in heaven

Training Africa style…

5 World Champions

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