Hello everyone!
The end of 2018 is approaching and that means I need to start planning my 2019 season. Quick background: In 2017 I did my first 70.3 in Lake Placid (6:28). In 2018, I completed two 70.3 races: Patriot Half (5:33) in June and Ironman 70.3 Maine (5:21) in August. I'm really enjoying my progress and I will keep working hard. My new goal is to reach 5h, or even better, under 5 hours.
I'm already signed up for Mont Tremblant 70.3 in June 23rd, 19. I'm now considering signing up for the "new" Ironman 70.3 Connecticut, aka Rev3 Quassy. This race will be held on June 2nd, exactly 3 weeks before Mont Tremblant 70.3. Both races, specially MT, seem to be on the hillier side so I'm not expecting to PR at all and they will not be my A race. Do you think it's reasonable to do both races? My plan is to take it easy in Connecticut 70.3 -- it's going to be early in the season and first race of 2019 -- and try to push a bit more in Mont Tremblant.
An alternative would be Ironman 70.3 Virginia. It's in May 11th, but it's a 10:30 drive from Boston and it's not as appealing as Quassy, I mean, Connecticut 70.3. I'm not sure about that....
Besides those two races, I *might* signup for Boston Triathlon (Olympic distance) in the end of July. I've done this race twice and it's nice to race in my town (I'm live in Boston).
Then my A race: Ironman 70.3 Maine. I really enjoyed this race and I'm planning on doing it again. Hopefully, this is going to be the race that will put me closer to 5 hours.
Last but not least, I will attempt to do another 70.3 in September. At the moment, looking at Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City (New Jersey), or maybe Lake Placid again. This 4th 70.3 race will depend on a) my wife's approval ($$$) b) doing or not doing Boston Triathlon in July. I'm not too concerned about this final race, but it would be nice to have a full calendar for 2019.
Any thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks
The end of 2018 is approaching and that means I need to start planning my 2019 season. Quick background: In 2017 I did my first 70.3 in Lake Placid (6:28). In 2018, I completed two 70.3 races: Patriot Half (5:33) in June and Ironman 70.3 Maine (5:21) in August. I'm really enjoying my progress and I will keep working hard. My new goal is to reach 5h, or even better, under 5 hours.
I'm already signed up for Mont Tremblant 70.3 in June 23rd, 19. I'm now considering signing up for the "new" Ironman 70.3 Connecticut, aka Rev3 Quassy. This race will be held on June 2nd, exactly 3 weeks before Mont Tremblant 70.3. Both races, specially MT, seem to be on the hillier side so I'm not expecting to PR at all and they will not be my A race. Do you think it's reasonable to do both races? My plan is to take it easy in Connecticut 70.3 -- it's going to be early in the season and first race of 2019 -- and try to push a bit more in Mont Tremblant.
An alternative would be Ironman 70.3 Virginia. It's in May 11th, but it's a 10:30 drive from Boston and it's not as appealing as Quassy, I mean, Connecticut 70.3. I'm not sure about that....
Besides those two races, I *might* signup for Boston Triathlon (Olympic distance) in the end of July. I've done this race twice and it's nice to race in my town (I'm live in Boston).
Then my A race: Ironman 70.3 Maine. I really enjoyed this race and I'm planning on doing it again. Hopefully, this is going to be the race that will put me closer to 5 hours.
Last but not least, I will attempt to do another 70.3 in September. At the moment, looking at Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City (New Jersey), or maybe Lake Placid again. This 4th 70.3 race will depend on a) my wife's approval ($$$) b) doing or not doing Boston Triathlon in July. I'm not too concerned about this final race, but it would be nice to have a full calendar for 2019.
Any thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks