Long term goals

I think long term goals are highly motivating. For me personally half marathon spring 2006, a half IM 2006, and the Chicago marathon with my sister in fall 2006. This of course is all leading up to my (and my sister's) long term goal of Ironman Wisconsin 2007. So how's that for my goals.

As far as five years out, well, we will be adopting next year, and I just want to be able to accomplish the above, and keep on keeping on - with a kid in tow - that is what scares me the most! I would also like to lean a bit more into the TT bike racing side of things, also keep the weight off (60 lbs) and stay healthy.

Besides continuing to do 4-5 sprint triathlons/year, my tentative long-term plan is:

May 06 - Indy 500 Mini-Marathon

Sep 06 - Disney Olympic Distance Triathlon

Apr 07 - St. Anthony’s Olympic Distance Triathlon

May 08 - Florida ½ Ironman

Mark

I think if you will look at people's training logs, you will find that many have outlined their short-term and long-term goals there. Just click on "Logs" below their post.

I have posted my goals there, and while they may not be as clear or specific as others, they work for me.

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No super-long term goals as of yet. I suppose my goal is to "keep it fun".

Long term goals:
1/2 marathon by Spring 06
1/2 IM by late Summer 06 (Vineman or Barb's Race)
Keep improving

I guess "long term" for me is to keep losing weight and gaining muscle...learn to run better.

But as far as tri goals go...this is my plan
Now: sprint tri's, get used to the ins and outs, push myself, develop mental toughness
Next summer: at least 2 Olympic distance tris, attempt half IM if olympics go well.
2 summers from now: Half IM at least, and perhaps Ironman Lake Placid