I realize it has been a while since I have posted in my blog, but what are you gonna do about?
I have been thinking on what I want to accomplish for next Cycling/Triathlon season and have come up with a small list.
1) 400 hours of training: Last year was a year of learning on how to train on my own and I feel that this year will be much better. I did the math for the amount of training I did last year and only came up with 161 hours. That's not even 30 minutes a day. The big problem is that I took too many days off, so with this goal I hope to be more consistent and which in turn make me a much better athlete. Last year was a year of learning on how to train on my own
2) Upgrade to Cat 3: Last cycling season was kind of a disappointment for me. It was my first season (second season ever) as a Cat 4 and only had two good results last year with a 10th place finish in Snake Alley and 5th in the Iowa State Crit. I had the chance to well in other races, but made a few mistakes which cost me some good results. I have learned from those mistakes and should be able to put some results on the board.
3) Snake Alley: This my favorite race of the entire road season and I would really like to put a good result on the board for this race next year. I love how the fans line the alley and how the race has a European feel. I will be in peak form when head there this coming spring.
Picture of Me at Snake Alley last year (courtesy of Mike Moritz)
4) Pigman Half-Ironman: My last goal is break 5:20 at the Pigman Half. I really don't have much to say about this one expect that it would be a 25 minute PR from last year. It might be a stretch, but I think I can do it. (I am really bummed that I don't have a picture of me at Pigman Half)
I'll try to keep blogging it up. Thanks for Reading!
I have been thinking on what I want to accomplish for next Cycling/Triathlon season and have come up with a small list.
1) 400 hours of training: Last year was a year of learning on how to train on my own and I feel that this year will be much better. I did the math for the amount of training I did last year and only came up with 161 hours. That's not even 30 minutes a day. The big problem is that I took too many days off, so with this goal I hope to be more consistent and which in turn make me a much better athlete. Last year was a year of learning on how to train on my own
2) Upgrade to Cat 3: Last cycling season was kind of a disappointment for me. It was my first season (second season ever) as a Cat 4 and only had two good results last year with a 10th place finish in Snake Alley and 5th in the Iowa State Crit. I had the chance to well in other races, but made a few mistakes which cost me some good results. I have learned from those mistakes and should be able to put some results on the board.
3) Snake Alley: This my favorite race of the entire road season and I would really like to put a good result on the board for this race next year. I love how the fans line the alley and how the race has a European feel. I will be in peak form when head there this coming spring.
Picture of Me at Snake Alley last year (courtesy of Mike Moritz)
4) Pigman Half-Ironman: My last goal is break 5:20 at the Pigman Half. I really don't have much to say about this one expect that it would be a 25 minute PR from last year. It might be a stretch, but I think I can do it. (I am really bummed that I don't have a picture of me at Pigman Half)
I'll try to keep blogging it up. Thanks for Reading!
