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 2010-02-09 6:07 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Elite  3683      Whispering Pines, North Carolina |  Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year??Competitive AGer in shorter stuff and finish first IM strong!  All that's secondary to staying healthy, though. Can't race if you're injured. |
| 2010-02-09 6:11 PM in reply to: #2664463 |
Extreme Veteran 1996 Halifax, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? This will be season 15, I think, for me. There was a 2 year health break preceded by a 10 year build-the -career break. I'm old. My 2 goals for this year are 1) to complete a full sprint with no walk breaks- that would be quite an accomplishment for me. If I can't do that I suspect I will retire from the sport. 2) to finish in under 1'30', though I suspect that might not be possible. I'd really like to finish the Shubie Sprint before the race director's Mom's cookies are all gone. 1'35" would be acceptable. |
| 2010-02-09 6:21 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? I hope to be healed enough to do the Cheq 40 Fat Tire race at the end of September. That's my only goal. :-) |
| 2010-02-09 7:01 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Member 52 Independence, KY | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? First season so I have a lot to get in - 1. swim without sinking! - Very serious about this one 2. Half marathon in under 2hrs in may 3. 1st sprint at end of may - Finish without walking during the run 4. 1st Oly in Sept - Just finish! 5. have a great time doing something healthy |
| 2010-02-09 7:27 PM in reply to: #2664344 |
| Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? Sprint_DA - 2010-02-09 12:58 PM Have fun. No crashes/major injuries. I was thinking the exact same thing. Everything else is gravy |
| 2010-02-09 8:13 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Extreme Veteran 475 Traverse City, MI | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? Finish Ironman St George with a smile and under regulation time. That is all. |
| 2010-02-09 8:47 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Master 2404 Redlands, CA | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? Finish IMSG, just finish; last year I would have said sub 12 but after a signifigant injury I'll just be happy to toe the line and finish. Do well in the Tinman, its pretty much like the Kona of San Bernardino, but alot shorter and easier. |
| 2010-02-09 8:58 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Master 1286 Mt Pleasant, SC | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? Really race again. |
| 2010-02-09 8:59 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? I'm heading into my second tri season, last year I did 4 sprints. This year I'm moving up to Oly and HIM. My main goals are to have fun training, lose weight, get strong, get faster and get healthy. Schedule so far is below: Edited by losta 2010-02-09 9:03 PM |
| 2010-02-09 9:19 PM in reply to: #2664399 |
Master 2372 | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? newbz - 2010-02-09 5:27 PM sub 2hr olympic distance Excellent goal - I hope your tri is on a nice, flat course! Considering I had two races last year and in the first my chain fell off and in the second I went off course (this one wasn't my fault) this year my goals: 1. To actually finish a race with no major mishaps. 2. Finish an olympic with no major mishaps 3. Swim a sub 1:40 in a 3.2 mile OWS coming up in May. |
| 2010-02-09 9:38 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Veteran 369 Cabot, Arkansas | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? I just started training last month... I will do a few sprints starting in July then go for an olympic the end of august and finish up with a couple Sprints at the close of the season. Ready to get my feet wet, then put together a full schedule for next year I am also doing the Hotter N Hell 100 in Texas and Big Dam Bridge 100 bike race here in Ark |
| 2010-02-09 10:29 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
New user 529 | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? Complete Miami 70.3 - my first HIM. Keep my PSA undetectable. Not in that order. |
| 2010-02-09 11:17 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Extreme Veteran 409 Tampa, FL | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? I just REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY want to do ONE Triathlon again!! I've been out the last two years with multiple overuse injuries--its been a painful and emotionally exhausting ride but I'm hoping I'm finally out of the woods!! I've made a lot of progress the last few months. I just can't give up--I love this sport too much! So for me, I'll be THRILLED if I can do a minisprint at the end of the summer (even if I have to walk/run). Even better would be our local sprint--the last race I ran before I fell apart. Wish me luck!!! |
| 2010-02-09 11:28 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Elite 4235 Spring, TX | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? -Finish the Dallas and/or Houston Marathon in under 3hrs -Have a good showing at Longhorn HIM (specific goal will come after Lonestar to see where I am right now)
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| 2010-02-09 11:32 PM in reply to: #2664228 |
Veteran 281 | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? Complete my first full IM in the fall. Not a tri-but my end of year goal is to run a 100 miler Half way there on both! |
| 2010-02-10 12:26 AM in reply to: #2664422 |
Member 26 London, UK | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? Gritty - 2010-02-09 11:36 PM Big Tri goals
Hey Gritty -- love the focus of your goals and the inclusion of 'taking care of family matters' along the way. It's a challenge sometimes to fit everything in but with a bit of planning and getting others aligned to supporting your goals, all of your dreams can be accomplished. Good luck!! Chris |
| 2010-02-10 12:32 AM in reply to: #2664921 |
Member 26 London, UK | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? kylerboys - 2010-02-10 5:17 AM I just REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY want to do ONE Triathlon again!! I've been out the last two years with multiple overuse injuries--its been a painful and emotionally exhausting ride but I'm hoping I'm finally out of the woods!! I've made a lot of progress the last few months. I just can't give up--I love this sport too much! So for me, I'll be THRILLED if I can do a minisprint at the end of the summer (even if I have to walk/run). Even better would be our local sprint--the last race I ran before I fell apart. Wish me luck!!! Wow...good luck!! With 6 kids I can imagine how you'd get overuse injuries  . Have you signed up for your minisprint yet? Even making that small commitment to sign up for a race can give you a massive boost of adrenaline and focus to make it happen, and keep a priority on training at a pace that eases you into the 3 disciplines and let's your body grow and strengthen to avoid injuries. YOU CAN DO IT!!Chris |
| 2010-02-10 12:40 AM in reply to: #2664492 |
Member 26 London, UK | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? blairrob - 2010-02-10 12:11 AM This will be season 15, I think, for me. There was a 2 year health break preceded by a 10 year build-the -career break. I'm old. My 2 goals for this year are 1) to complete a full sprint with no walk breaks- that would be quite an accomplishment for me. If I can't do that I suspect I will retire from the sport. 2) to finish in under 1'30', though I suspect that might not be possible. I'd really like to finish the Shubie Sprint before the race director's Mom's cookies are all gone. 1'35" would be acceptable. Hey Blairrob -- 1'30' is definitely possible with a good training program and time for your body (and mind!) to build up to it. It's amazing what the body can do when you train at the right pace for you; you'll be amazed at the progress you can make. And it doesn't mean you need to train for hours every day. Imagine what it would feel like to beat 1'30' AND without walking!! Have you got your specific sprint race in mind? Are you registered? Chris |
| 2010-02-10 12:47 AM in reply to: #2664481 |
Member 26 London, UK | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? calimavs - 2010-02-10 12:05 AM Finish my first HIM in July, everything else is getting me ready to tackle that big goal. Hi Calimavs -- I did my first HIM in Monaco (awesome course!) in 2008. When I finished (6:30) I thought "...bloody hell, never doing that again..." but then 3 days later while lying on the beach below the mountains we had to climb 3 times, all I could think about was wanting to do it again and again and again forever!!! Which race are you doing? Do you have any time goal or thought on how you'll plan to finish? Chris |
| 2010-02-10 3:09 AM in reply to: #2664973 |
Extreme Veteran 1996 Halifax, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? janzenc - 2010-02-10 2:40 AM blairrob - 2010-02-10 12:11 AM This will be season 15, I think, for me. There was a 2 year health break preceded by a 10 year build-the -career break. I'm old. My 2 goals for this year are 1) to complete a full sprint with no walk breaks- that would be quite an accomplishment for me. If I can't do that I suspect I will retire from the sport. 2) to finish in under 1'30', though I suspect that might not be possible. I'd really like to finish the Shubie Sprint before the race director's Mom's cookies are all gone. 1'35" would be acceptable. Hey Blairrob -- 1'30' is definitely possible with a good training program and time for your body (and mind!) to build up to it. It's amazing what the body can do when you train at the right pace for you; you'll be amazed at the progress you can make. And it doesn't mean you need to train for hours every day. Imagine what it would feel like to beat 1'30' AND without walking!! Have you got your specific sprint race in mind? Are you registered? Chris Hey Chris, thanks for the support, it's much appreciated. The reason my goals are a bit of a stretch for me is that I ran into some heart problems when I hit 40 that curtail my ability to train and race. When the heart issue first cropped up I was doing 1'22"s for sprints and each year I lose a couple of minutes (or three) so 1'35'' in 2010 would be a feat. Once upon a time I was a blazing fading 2:20 Oly guy and it kinda sucks to be going the other way, but on the other hand I'm lucky in a way to be going at all. If I race next year I will do one or two in Nova Scotia, probably one in Maine or New Hampshire, and perhaps one in Avignon. We'll see when the FFtri posts their schedule. What about you? Doing any on the continent this year? Blair |
| 2010-02-10 6:35 AM in reply to: #2664228 |
Master 1927 Guilford, CT | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? 2010-Second Year Training Big goals: 1. First Marathon - Go under 3:40 and lead wife to a BQ (her first mary too) 2. Complete a 2nd HIM and go under 5 hours (stretch goal but I think attainable given right conditions and training from here to August or September) 3. AG podium at a small local sprint (dependent on who shows up, but based on my first sprint...given where I'm at now...I'd have it). Those are the BIHAGs this year. |
| 2010-02-10 8:36 AM in reply to: #2664228 |
| New user 403 | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? #1 Finish my first HIM in Kansas - #2 be competative in my group. Podium in my AG at a home town tri where I won the Clyd division last year (same weight - just trying to race the "little" guys) Have fun with my training group and stay injury free. |
| 2010-02-10 8:57 AM in reply to: #2664228 |
Expert 1149 CenTex | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? First IM this year, Louisville. Looking for top-20 at CapTex (as a Clyde.) Want to make it through the season with my health in tact. Have fun! Watch my wife have fun racing! |
| 2010-02-10 9:25 AM in reply to: #2664962 |
Expert 721 Chenequa WI | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? janzenc - 2010-02-10 12:26 AM Gritty - 2010-02-09 11:36 PM Big Tri goals
Hey Gritty -- love the focus of your goals and the inclusion of 'taking care of family matters' along the way. It's a challenge sometimes to fit everything in but with a bit of planning and getting others aligned to supporting your goals, all of your dreams can be accomplished. Good luck!! Chris Thanks Chris. Family is everything and I'm lucky to have an exceptionally supportive wife and kids. My wife is also racing IMWI this year and I actually think that helps us. |
| 2010-02-10 9:36 AM in reply to: #2664228 |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: What are your BIG tri goals this year?? To actually do a race this year after doing none last year, due to a variety of reasons. Mark |
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