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A strong start, and very much a sign of things to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunday brought howling winds, which naturally felt like an invitation to cycle. Riders of all abilities took to the roads, with Tibor and Christian going the extra mile (or several dozen). Malcolm, meanwhile, wasted no time getting stuck into the classes, fully committing to Team Green and squeezing in as much activity as possible—perhaps with hopes of becoming the poster boy of Club La Santa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Monday, any lingering sense of “this is just a casual trip” had firmly disappeared. Richard Davis kicked things off by casually becoming the self-proclaimed “European duathlon champion” (title pending official recognition), despite some interference from a roommate. Wayne impressively ticked off his first-ever century ride, while Tibor and Christian delivered a masterclass in Ironman prep with back-to-back 90km+ efforts. Ruth casually dropped in a 25k run, leaving the rest of us questioning our life choices. Elsewhere, the Tri-Force crew embraced a more “balanced” approach—padel, windsurfing, and strategic lounging by the leisure pool. The evening split between cultured dining (paella photos included) and less cultured dedication to being last out of the sports bar… again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTuesday began with an open water swim under clear skies, in water best described as “invigoratingly cold.” This sparked a lively debate on appropriate attire, with Richard and Wayne opting to ignore wetsuits entirely. The Tri-Force spirit continued with some impressive logistical improvisation—Sian arriving at the lagoon without goggles, hat, or earplugs, all of which were swiftly sourced from the group. A true demonstration of teamwork… or questionable packing. The afternoon delivered everything from windsurfing to cake-motivated cycling, deep-water aerobics, and an unofficial bar tour. One shorter ride even resulted in a surprise Strava triumph—proof that greatness doesn’t always require long hours in the saddle. The day concluded with a padel tournament that can only be described as… experimental.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWednesday: race day. The Club La Santa triathlon arrived, complete with an early start to beat an incoming tropical storm—a bold strategy, fully justified. Interestingly, a night of drinking appeared to have no negative impact on performance—possibly even the opposite. Competitors gave it their all, spurred on by a highly vocal support crew deploying classic motivational tactics such as “he’s catching you!” and “they’ve taken the lead!”—accuracy optional. Richard Davis claimed the Tri-Force crown. The afternoon storm did little to slow things down, with mountain biking, Hyrox, water HIIT, and (briefly) padel still on the agenda—until the weather finally intervened and brought Alban’s pétanque dominance to an abrupt halt. 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The pool became a battleground for distance bragging rights, with swim sessions, tumble turns, and lane swimming all contributing to the tally. Tennis and padel kept the racket sports alive, while gym sessions, abs classes, and the now-standard daily runs and rides ensured no one left anything in the tank. The evening brought a group meal, followed by some unexpected entertainment with Rols on the trampoline. some mysteriously acquired wine, and—naturally—one final exit from the sports bar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaturday’s grand finale involved an early-morning expedition to the volcano summit. A select group set off before sunrise, led by Jenny (who had wisely completed a reconnaissance mission the day before). The team featured a wonderfully mixed lineup: one dressed for the Barkley Marathons, one perhaps unclear on the concept of distance, one equipped with a full first-aid kit, and one who had clearly been dragged out of bed against their will. Despite this, they succeeded—photos confirm it—and even made it back in time for one last session of “wavey arms.” The rest of the day was decidedly more relaxed, split between last-ditch training efforts and hammock-based recovery. With the wind cancelling any final padel ambitions, the only logical alternative was ice cream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll in all, an incredible week with an even better group of people. A huge thank you goes to Julia for organising it all—no small task given the group’s enthusiasm for both sport and late nights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonally, it’s been a brilliant opportunity to try new things, watch people push themselves, and actually get to know everyone beyond the usual quick chats. 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