Thursday, August 28, 2008

Goals for next season

As the end of the race season is coming fast, I've been thinking about some of my training goals for the winter.

1) Increase average bike speed for sprint distance races to 20mph (at 18 right now)
2) Have a sub 8 minute mile for sprint distance run (right now my PR is 26:06 for 3 mile run). Would love to have a 7:30 pace.
3) Be able to complete a Olympic distance course
4) Work on transitions

Not sure how ambitious these goals are, but now there they are in writing. I've made huge improvements this season. Going from a person who struggled to run for 2 minutes at a time, to someone who can now run for 45 minutes straight with decent form. I've been told that I look like a gazelle when I run! ;) And I have to admit that when I look at myself in the mirror while running, I do look pretty damn good. I'm happy with my swim times, while I know there is room for improvement...I def think that with a higher level of fitness my times will drop. After all, I'm a swimmer first. I've gotten three invitations to go on bike rides this weekend, stinks because I'm not sure if I'll be able to go on any of them. My bike is still in the shop. Last time I heard all it needed was a new wheel, so that's hope that still stands. It has been gorgeous this week, every time I go out for a drive I want to ride instead. Its amazing how fast all my scraps have healed. As soon as hubby gets back from his drink with the guys I'm heading out for a run! I'd love to run for 45 again, but I guess it all depends how stiff I am. This will be my first workout post crash.

No comments: