Arrived in Barcelona

I have arrived in Barcelona, and before I get into that let me just back track the couple of days I have missed. Training the last couple of days has been fairly easy as I am just winding down now and getting the legs fresh. Yesterday had a very light session. I did a total of 8 miles with the middle 2 miles at tempo pace averaging a 5:40 per mile pace on the track. Felt very easy, and like I had not even done anything at all. Just 3 days to go until showtime.

I flew out of Alicante airport into Barcelona yesterday evening. Flight was around 45 minutes, just a slight delay, nothing major. Once we arrived in Barcelona the BCN officials took over. Escorting our team to the shuttle bus, and from there onto our hotel. We are staying at the Princess Hotel which is located along the beach front - a man made beach. What can I say about the hotel other than FUNKY!!!! Glass walls, black ceilings, powered shades and lounge chairs that look like big huge lips. It is very retro to say the least, pretty cool.

This morning went for a nice easy 50min jog along the beach front. Felt fine and the weather seems a little cooler than the Murcia temperature. I thnk the rest of the week in Barcelona is supposed to be in the mid to high 70 degree range. Humidity about the same as Murcia.

I am starting to feel like I am in RACE MODE since arriving in Barcelona. It is more real to me now seeing all the other athletes from other countries, and officials everywhere. The training camp was great for resting and running, but now that I am actually in Barcelona I can start to focus more on the task at hand, and racing in a few days.