After months of preparation and training the race season suddenly arrived. Challenge Fuerteventura was where I’d open my season and compete in my first race as a pro. The 70.3 race distance covers 1.9km swim, 90km Bike and a 21km run. Fuerteventura is known for its tough bike and run. If you’re not fighting against the wind then the gradients and heat will get you. I flew out the Wednesday before giving me a couple of days to check out the course and get used to the heat. I k