XTERRA USA Championship

Unfortunately I was still sidelined but I still went to this race to support my teammates, Nick Diaz and David Miller. Also was there to promote my title sponsor, Michael David Winery.  We had plenty of prize bottles of 7 Deadly Zins for all the podium finishers and winners.  Even Lance Armstrong raced and finished 5th for a podium finish.  Nico Lebrun won the overall and Im sure he's smoked a whole pack of cigarrettes to celebrate....he's French you know. As for me I will be back next year to mix it up in the pro field. Great day to be a spectator though : )

PS I was going nuts on my twitter page: http://twitter.com/damianxp

 Pro Womens Podium

Lance got a bottle of Zin to go with his prize money.

Pro Mens Podium
Nick Diaz Starting the Run


XTERRA East Championship

XTERRA East Championship
June 12, 2011
Richmond, Va

Picture says 1000 words.   I also injured the left hip so I was laid out for a couple months. The hardest part was mental. Your body gets used to doing nothing. Scary. I am now training again and getting regular bodywork and ultrasound after a couple of months of downtime.  Been riding and running for a few weeks now but just started swimming for the last week. What a relief! So greatful to be able to train again!



XTERRA South Central Championship Preview

Waco, TX

Here is a sneek peek of the awesome course Cameron Park has to offer. This is a great place to mountain bike and is a great destination for riders. A former host for NORBA National Race Series this venue rivals many of the epic trails in the US. It is a dense forest with technical trails constantly twisting and turning forcing you to focus during every pedal stroke.



"Colorado Trail"



"Jacobs Ladder"-Start of Run


"Jacobs Ladder"-Start of Run




"Jacobs Ladder"-Start of Run


"Brazos River"-Swim

XTERRA REAL-Granite Bay, CA

Muddy conditions made the race feel like a summer game of slip and slide. Damian was the 3rd pro to finish despite a broken chain. In the 25-29 age group, David miller finished 2nd and Nick Diaz in 5th.