2010 Goals Thread *12 months on...how did you do?*

Dec 13, 09 19:46

Post #1 of 163 (7972 views)

Looks like a few posters on Dev's 09 thread were getting a little ahead of themselves...post your 2010 goals HERE.

In my part of the world our '09/'10 season is in full swing...I've already ticked off one performance-related goal (twice in fact), so the only other remaining target is an AG podium at long course nats. Seeing that race is on January 9th(!), it might be a slow year... :P

***12 months on...***

Now that most of you lot are well into your off-seasons it must be time to revisit this thread.

As per my last post I've now had almost 11 months to stew over a failed 2010 goal. Note to self (& others): don't set a goal for early January!

How did everyone else do? There was some ambitious stuff posted...let's see some follow-up.

blood, sweat...and big gears

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ''Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.''
- Muhammad Ali

Last edited by: show pony: Dec 6, 10 18:18

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 13, 09 19:52

Post #2 of 163 (7959 views)

Qualify for Boston.

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 13, 09 19:55

Post #3 of 163 (7951 views)

Qualify for Boston and not embarrass myself at IMC.

"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."

Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005)

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 13, 09 19:58

Post #4 of 163 (7943 views)

Sub 1:30 Half Mary in March
Sub 5 hours at Oliver Half
Sub 11:30 at IMLP and IMC, with my longshot goal of sub 11 hours.
Sub 1:05 swim at both IMs.

Win a beer from Francois at The Oliver Half Smackdown. (He is spotting me 40 minutes)

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Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 13, 09 20:08

Post #5 of 163 (7932 views)

Oly distance:
- sub 25 swim
- sub 40 run

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 13, 09 20:10

Post #6 of 163 (7931 views)

Despite only a few races set for 2010, here are some general goals:

- Run a sub 28 min 4 miler in Central Park
- Run a sub 1:40 half marathon
- Run a sub 3:25 marathon

- Join and race more local bike races
- Do a century ride (Bear Mtn?)

- Continue to stay out of the pool and train as little as possible to remain just competitive enough

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 13, 09 20:19

Post #7 of 163 (7917 views)

OK, we'll try again as I fell slightly short on a few last year:

A: 36.xx 10K, 1:20.xx half marathon, 4:48 @ wildflower, sub 4:18 @ demi Esprit, top 30 at Gatineau Loppet (50K skate ski race)
B: Clearwater qual at Timberman or Mooseman, if I go back to CW, sub 4:22 (beat 2009 time) while averaging at least 225W again on the bike (means I did a clean race and did not get towed to T2)
C: Complete IM France with a 3:3x run

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

SeasonsChange

Dec 13, 09 20:21

Post #8 of 163 (7914 views)

sub 1 20 half marathon
sub 2 05 oly distance

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [SeasonsChange] [ In reply to ]

Dec 13, 09 20:51

Post #9 of 163 (7888 views)

-sub 11 at IMCDA
-back to back leadville silver rush 50 mile (ride sat, run sun)
-sub 2:15 oly
-qualify for long course NATS
-qualify for AG nats
-sub 12 silverman.

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 13, 09 22:15

Post #10 of 163 (7856 views)

Just one goal so far.

Full Vineman -- it's my first ironman, so the goal is to finish.

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 4:36

Post #11 of 163 (7820 views)

To follow up on the success of 2009 season. Season kicks off in May.
Go Undefeated Overall Amateur in every tri race.
3:59 half IM by years end, Nationals myrtle beach.
Fastest overall Amatuer bike splits in every race (*same as 2009).
1:15 or better Half marathon (Colfax half marathon,Colorado)

Jim Hallberg
USAC level II
USAT Level I
http://www.d3multisport.com
WATTS UP!!

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 4:39

Post #12 of 163 (7818 views)

SEAL Fitness Challenge- Competitive standards

goals, personal:
- under same username post st rr of Kona m80-84ag mop, tail end of the dopers finish
- shoot age from tips on par 72
- beat SuperDave in one-on-one
all within single wk- Viva Chopin, Fryderyk; Faulk, Peter; Helmsley, Sherman; Palillo, Ron; Rogers, Fred McFeely; Sanford, John Elroy; Snuka, Jimmy- and the water bottle isn't half fuller on the other side

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [IRONwolf] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 5:09

Post #13 of 163 (7798 views)

I love seeing everyone putting this stuff out there publicly...it gives each of us motivation and I think the guys posting are on the same page as that if when you put it out there, it makes you a bit more accountable...it's like "shit now I can't sandbag it at race xyz"

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 5:31

Post #14 of 163 (7777 views)

Stay healthy, have fun, 1:07 @ skinnyman, 1:29 @ ITPman.

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 5:34

Post #15 of 163 (7772 views)

Don't think I'm doing any tri's next year.

2010 is a year that I'm going to spend working on my swimming. A little coaching and consistent practice, for a change. Historically, my swim sets up a required hammer on the bike which, obviously, affects my run. Really want to change this.

Cycling/Running for charity in 2010. Not an organized event. Just a solo effort (with some friends in a SAG car) covering 300miles. Figure it'll be a great base training.

Other than that, gonna try to hang with the thoroughbreds during the local group rides, jus' fer fun!

Thanks,
Morph

"Outwork your talent." Kevin McHale

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 5:47

Post #16 of 163 (7756 views)

I have only one goal this year:

IMLP--will be my first IM

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 5:48

Post #17 of 163 (7754 views)

Sub 70 minute ten-milers for the Winter Distance Series in Littleton CO
Sub 3:10 Colfax Marathon (Denver, CO)
Sub 5:00 IM Boise 70.3
Sub 5:00 Soma 70.3 (opportunity to pre-race the IM course!)
Finish first shot at the full monthy IM AZ, daylight finisher would be fantastic!

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The secret of a long life is you try not to shorten it.
-Nobody

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 5:49

Post #18 of 163 (7753 views)

Learn to piss myself on the bike...ideally not while doing CT rides indoors.

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 5:58

Post #19 of 163 (7739 views)

3:05 at Boston

2:20 at Columbia Oly

4:45 at Eagleman

Sub 11 at IMAZ.

Bob

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [Simple Stevie] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 5:59

Post #20 of 163 (7738 views)

In Reply To:

Learn to piss myself on the bike...ideally not while doing CT rides indoors.

One of my minor goals this year. Stopping to piss is what kept me from cracking a sub 5:00 70.3 this year!

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The secret of a long life is you try not to shorten it.
-Nobody

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 6:14

Post #21 of 163 (7718 views)

A few repeat goals:
Qualify for Boston
Sub 20 5K

and some new ones:
Finish sub 4:45 on a full length HIM course.
No IM this year so instead finish first 100 miler.

Swim - Bike - Run the rest is just clothing changes.

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 6:22

Post #22 of 163 (7715 views)

I did not a good 2009 year (it was not bad either).
As of now, I do not know when (and if) I will be the swim again (hopefully) I will find out early Jan so my goals are currently the following:

Main goal:
be healthy and happy with my family and my job and be able to get outside for a run, a ski or a bike ride. Everything else is just the cherry on top of the cake:

1. Participate in Gatineau Loppet (either 29K or maybe 53K classic
2. Sub 38.5K
3. 1h25 1/2 Mary
4. Average 38KMH for bike leg of 1/2 (Iron either Du or Tri) but not doing Montreal 1/2 Esprit.
5. (re)Qualify for Boston and maybe trying sub 3 @ marathon

Fred.

Re: 2010 Goals Thread [show pony] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 6:23

Post #23 of 163 (7713 views)

Let's see...go under 34min on NY days 10k, run sub 1:16 half mary and qualify for Kona at IM Utah. Goals to improve those outputs: better running form to reduce injuries; lots of swimming; increase in FTP and much better diet.

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Re: 2010 Goals Thread [CPT Chaos] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 6:27

Post #24 of 163 (7709 views)

good supporting goals for bigger goals. Newbies take note.

Break it down further? Comment on strategy, actions, behaviors, or tactics to achieve supporting goals?

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Re: 2010 Goals Thread [mck414] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 09 6:35

Post #25 of 163 (7695 views)

In Reply To:

Finish first shot at the full monthy IM AZ, daylight finisher would be fantastic!

It gets dark really early on November in Az.

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