I have finally settled on a 2009 Race Plan. The next logical step is to start contemplating what do I want to get out of these races, what is my expectations. One by one I have provided some insight into what I want to achieve from the races.
Lincoln 5 km Road Race - March 15
This particular race is a "C" priority race...it would be less if my scale went lower than "C", meaning in terms of preparation virtually non-existence and expectations are whatever the day gives me.
Personally, I think I would be lucky to break 22 minutes. Coming into this race I would be at the second week into my Preparation Phase of the IM Program. Hopefully coming off my lower leg injury, so prior to the start of the IM Program I would have been sidelined for three weeks with no running. It is questionable as to what I will bring to this race....mentally I not sure I am going to be ready.
In any event, this race is for a good cause and in support of a good friend so I without question will be there. I will look at this as a good indicator of where my fitness level is at.
My goal will be a sub 22 for this race.
Fredericton Half Marathon - May 10
This race will be a "B" priority race, meaning not one I am looking for a PB but one that I would like to push hard and see what I can throw down for a time and push my fitness.
Last year I finished 9th overall in this race out of almost 400 runners.....I am not expecting the same results as my training program will be way different this year. Last year I purposefully tried to hit a peak for this race and run a PB...this year I will be just finishing a 10 Week Preparation Phase for my IM Program....two things missing for this race....speed work training and mileage...not a good mix to run a fast half.
I ran this race under similar training conditions in 2005 and ran a 1:37, I know my speed potential has improved since then.
My goal will be a sub 1:35 for this race.
St. George Long Distance Triathlon - July 12
Similar to the Fredericton Half Marathon, this will be a "B" priority race, meaning not one that I will expect to be reaching my potential but one I would like to race hard and see what kind of time I can get out of the event and push my fitness.
This event is hilly and if it is windy there is havoc on all parts of the course, even the swim leg. I did this particular event in 2006 on a windy day on the swim....it was not pretty....something like 52 minutes for a 2 km swim....whacked. After a strong bike I had some quad cramping on the hilly run course....managed a 4:30 time and finished 10th in the race but I think I can do better in terms of time.
My goal will be a sub 4:15 for this race.
Bridgetown Half Ironman Distance - August 2
This race is intended to be a tune-up race for the IM race. The outcome of this race will provide a good indication of my speed potential for the IM. The race is a "B" priority race but I am looking for a PB Half Ironman time which would be a sub 5:12 race. So I will be throwing down hard in this race. There may be issues with fatigue as there will be no taper other than race week for this event....this may affect my time.
My goal will be a sub 5:12 for this race.
Montreal Ironman Distance - September 12
This is the race...the "A" priority race. So much unfinished business to take care of. Throw down all my heart and soul on the battlefield...I will not be denied!!
My goal is to get to the start line healthy, get to the finish line, sub 11 for this race.
Wonder how I will do?
Mikey
Lincoln 5 km Road Race - March 15
This particular race is a "C" priority race...it would be less if my scale went lower than "C", meaning in terms of preparation virtually non-existence and expectations are whatever the day gives me.
Personally, I think I would be lucky to break 22 minutes. Coming into this race I would be at the second week into my Preparation Phase of the IM Program. Hopefully coming off my lower leg injury, so prior to the start of the IM Program I would have been sidelined for three weeks with no running. It is questionable as to what I will bring to this race....mentally I not sure I am going to be ready.
In any event, this race is for a good cause and in support of a good friend so I without question will be there. I will look at this as a good indicator of where my fitness level is at.
My goal will be a sub 22 for this race.
Fredericton Half Marathon - May 10
This race will be a "B" priority race, meaning not one I am looking for a PB but one that I would like to push hard and see what I can throw down for a time and push my fitness.
Last year I finished 9th overall in this race out of almost 400 runners.....I am not expecting the same results as my training program will be way different this year. Last year I purposefully tried to hit a peak for this race and run a PB...this year I will be just finishing a 10 Week Preparation Phase for my IM Program....two things missing for this race....speed work training and mileage...not a good mix to run a fast half.
I ran this race under similar training conditions in 2005 and ran a 1:37, I know my speed potential has improved since then.
My goal will be a sub 1:35 for this race.
St. George Long Distance Triathlon - July 12
Similar to the Fredericton Half Marathon, this will be a "B" priority race, meaning not one that I will expect to be reaching my potential but one I would like to race hard and see what kind of time I can get out of the event and push my fitness.
This event is hilly and if it is windy there is havoc on all parts of the course, even the swim leg. I did this particular event in 2006 on a windy day on the swim....it was not pretty....something like 52 minutes for a 2 km swim....whacked. After a strong bike I had some quad cramping on the hilly run course....managed a 4:30 time and finished 10th in the race but I think I can do better in terms of time.
My goal will be a sub 4:15 for this race.
Bridgetown Half Ironman Distance - August 2
This race is intended to be a tune-up race for the IM race. The outcome of this race will provide a good indication of my speed potential for the IM. The race is a "B" priority race but I am looking for a PB Half Ironman time which would be a sub 5:12 race. So I will be throwing down hard in this race. There may be issues with fatigue as there will be no taper other than race week for this event....this may affect my time.
My goal will be a sub 5:12 for this race.
Montreal Ironman Distance - September 12
This is the race...the "A" priority race. So much unfinished business to take care of. Throw down all my heart and soul on the battlefield...I will not be denied!!
My goal is to get to the start line healthy, get to the finish line, sub 11 for this race.
Wonder how I will do?
Mikey
