I was asked on Monday as we were about to board the floats to parade through Manchester city centre - was I getting used to this now? I definitely don't think being paraded through a city with crowds of people cheering for you is something anyone will ever get used to, but it is one of those special occasions I will always treasure. As a Manchester resident I am ashamed to say my experience of the city's weather wasn't enough for me to arrive prepared with waterpoofs.. I look

I have been to Club la Santa many times throughout the last 4 years and find it a perfect base for training. I have always spent most of my day out on the bike followed by a gym session with some relaxing by the pool or taking in a class such as Pilates or Release & Unwind. Whilst that may still sound like a lot, with over 40 sports and activities available that is just the tip of the iceberg of what’s on offer at Club la Santa. However this time around, while enjoying some t