Season's Objective

With each new season comes new goals and objectives. That's the joy of a new year right? Everything starts anew... or something like that. Anyways, this year will be no different, however, instead of saying I'm aiming to swim, bike, or run so fast over a given distance, I'm just going to do what I feel I need to do in training and then see how sore I can make myself in races. If that's not a great season's objective, I don't know what is.

To be brutally honest, last year was befuddling at best. I started the year well with a win at Lavaman and had good fitness at Wildflower, but a silly rule cost me a podium spot. From there, things fell apart in my eyes. Why the inconsistency? I'm not sure. In any event, I've decided to take a different path this year and thus far, I am exceedingly pleased with my progress.

I should also mention that I am still stateside, but not for long. As of now, I am confirmed to race one event on US soil. That being the Oceanside 70.3. The rest are scattered about; Abu Dhabi, St. Croix, Austria, England, Switzerland, and perhaps Denmark, France, and/or Canada.

If it wasn't already apparent, I have an affinity for traveling.

I Climbed That Dune In the Sahara With Authority! And Burned My Feet.

In 2012, I have set my sights on two races in particular; the 5i50 and 70.3 Championship races - my only unconfirmed races on US soil. Honestly, what better way to pursue points than to combine two things I absolutely love doing? Seriously, if I weren't me, I'd be a little jealous. Fortunately for me, I am me.

So, that means no ITU events for me this year. I really enjoy draft-legal racing, but with it being an Olympic year, I'm not going to bother. That, and my swim needs work. It is getting much better though. Instead, I'll focus on what I think is probably my best distance; 70.3s. With how fast those events are completed nowadays, the training doesn't differ much from that of Olympic-distance events, so I believe I'll be able to race well in both.

Although I'd rather not discuss the possibility of not qualifying for either Championship race, I will exhibit an ounce of sensibility in having a back-up plan. I could sign up for another Iron-distance event on a whim or I could flee to Australia and work on a cattle farm for a few months. You only think I'm kidding.

Moo