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Im back... kinda

As most people who either support me, train with me, or compete against me know, last year I suffered a few medical difficulties which prevented me from performing to the best of my capabilities and side lined me from events for the duration of the 2013/14 season. Although the doctors still haven't come up with a definitive diagnosis as we have been unable to capture an episode occurring through an ECG, we are fairly certain I have Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia. Although uncomfortable we believe it is fairly safe for me to continue my love of pushing my limits through multisport events, and should not inhibit my ability in the foreseeable future.

Obviously since it has been close to a year since my last race and I have done next to no training due to the fear of something major occurring, my fitness is at all time low. However, after helping out Flavio Vianna at a few events and Richard Ussher at Coast to Coast this year, my motivation to get back out there is higher than ever. Currently my only planned events are Red Bull Defiance in late October, Coast to Coast in February and then GODZone in March if I can get into a team. Any other events which pop up between them are a bonus and will be enjoyed.

Happy Training everyone and I will catch you out there soon :)

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