For the past few weeks I have been thinking about what I want to accomplish in 2008. Right off the bat I knew I wanted to complete my first Triathlon. So I started looking for my "A" race. During that time I decided, basically today I decided, to make my "A" race an Olympic distance Triathlon toward the end of the summer next year. I think the amount of time between now and the end of the 2008 summer is enough for me to train for that distance. So I searched for an Oly Tri in the area and found Park City Mossman Triathlon that will be held on August 10, 2008. The Tri is a 1500 meters swim, 24.9 miles bike and a 6.2 miles run. I think the swim and bike distance is a little short of an true Oly distance, but this is close enough. So the next step is to register for this event. Hopefully it isn't sold out. That would suck!!!.
So on top of my "A" race, I am going to do a Sprint Tri toward the beggining of the summer. I ws thinking somewhere around the first of June. The Sprint Tri will be a warm up for the Oly Tri. Also in 2008 I will be running a few 5ks and 1 10 miler (The Blessing of the Fleet Road Race).
So I just need to find the Sprint tri for June and I will be ready to go for 2008.
As for today, I went to the Y and busted out 4.75 miles on the Elliptical in 30 minutes and swam 500 meters in the pool. Great workouts!!!!
Until tomorrow.....!!!!!!!!
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Sounds like a great plan to me. Give you plenty of time to build a base of fitness in all three sports and plenty of time to recover between races.
Great plan. I'll be watching the blog with interest :)
I was looking at the Mossman events, too, but still haven't made any final decisions on what tris I'll be doing - but I'll definitely see you at the Blessing next year!
And I thought you might know who I was talking about when I referred to "splashy." : )
Good thinking with the Oly man! You can easily do a sprint, so an Oly will be a good late season goal!
Shawn,
They just announced an official 70.3 race in Providence. Start ramping up...
I wrote a post about apparel for winter training. Hope it helps.
T-Guy J
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