2010 goals

It's that time of year! I forget how much I like new years, and the clean slate they provide. 2009 was a great year. I'm in better shape than I've been in over a decade (that feels weird to say given that my 28th birthday is around the corner), and I've accomplished a lot of firsts and milestones in 2009. I completed my first triathlon. I've run and biked farther than ever before (run - 16.3 miles; bike 100 miles).

I've been thinking about some things I want to accomplish in 2010. I've always wanted to do a half IronMan triathlon, but that will need to wait. If 2009 taught me anything, it's that patience is key in endurance sports. So this year I want to spend getting faster at shorter distances and building up a better base. I also want to try out a few cycling races.

Without further adieu, here are my goals for 2010:

1. Complete 2 sprint triathlons
2. Complete a sprint in 1h10m (that will be a 10 minute PR)
3. Race in 2 crits
4. Workout in some way for 20 minutes each day Mon-Sat for the year. Sunday is my rest day, always, but I should be able to find a way to do something each day.
5. Go for at least a 50 mile bike ride once a month.
6. Climb the zoo hill road once a month from April to September

Happy 2010 to you all!