The race calendars are coming out and I have started to map my possible races/goals for the year.
Goal #1. Complete an Olympic TriathlonThere are 5 Olympic triathlons in Connecticut this year on the following dates: June 14, 18, 21, July 20 and August 10.
My target race is July 20 --
Litchfield HillsThe problem with this race is the bike is tough: "The BIKE is diverse, and has gradual climbs, steep climbs, fifty mph downhills and demands your attention."
My fall back race is on August 10 -
Mossman Triathlon in Bridgeport.
The good news is the bike is flat -- the bad news it is 5 laps so I will be riding with the pros.
Goal # 2 A) Run a 10K B) Run a 10K under 60 minutesI have identified 4 10Ks on March 22, June 1, August 23 and September 6. There is also a 1/4 Marathon on April 5. Well spaced.
Goal # 3 Run a 5K under 28:00 minutesI have identified races on May 10 and June 28, both of which I did last year. I will also try to run a couple others as they fit in with training
Goal # 4 Beat Last year's Sprint Triathlon times at Lake Terramugus and run the entire run course. I haven't seen the schedule for this year yet, but I should be able to do 2-4 races depending on how it fits with my training and other races.
Goal #5 Do a Mile SwimThere is a mile swim on June 30.
Goal # 6 Complete the Hartford Half Marathon in October.A run/walk would be acceptable.
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My Plan:
Now till April 5: Focus on Running with goals of 10K and 1/4 marathon finishes without regard for time. This will mean lots of easy longer runs than I have been doing. Also try to bring weight down to 215. Good nutrition. Continue to swim and to do easy bikes.
After April 5 : If I succeed, buy road bike and switch concentration to biking, working on long rides of 24 miles or more. Run less, but incorporate some speed work.
After Olympic Tri: Switch focus back to running long, still do some speed work.
This is all injury dependent etc.