2007 Review & 2008 Goals

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Well, I decided to add up my total training time for 2007. The numbers were about middle of the road for me. I would have hit 1,000,000 in the pool, but I got sick during the last few weeks of the year during a big swim block. I also had two running injuries that limited my running for a good chunk of the year.


2007 NUMBERS


SWIM: 963,495 YDS

BIKE: 17,446 KM

RUN: 2,924 KM

STRENGTH: 66.5

HRS XC SKI: 5 HR


TOTAL HRS: 1,114




Training and Racing Goals for 2008:

For 2008, I have several training and racing goals. Regardless of how things turn out, the number one thing to keep in mind is all that matters, is that I keep improving.

But since I am a driven, competitive person...I have a few more detailed goals then that. This year I am sharing them on my blog.


TRAINING

Swim:

#1 - Swim a 5:18 500 SCY (B Standard for USAT Development Team)

#2 - Swim 1,200,000 yds for the year.


Bike:

#1 - Raise my FTP t0 340 watts at sea level (currently 320w)


Run:

#1 - Remain injury free

#2 - Run sub 6 for my MAP (HR 160)



RACING:


Times:


#1 - Keep getting faster in Ironman :)


#2 - Go sub 4 in half ironman.


#3 - Run 2:59 for ironman marathon



Finish:


#1 - Finish top 3 at Ironman Wisconsin


#2 - Qualify for Kona



Overall:


#1 - Execute correctly at every_single_race.




HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Comments

A said…
Good Luck in '08.
9:34 AM
Jimmy Hinton said…
You spent 12.7% of your annual hours training and racing. Insane!

Have a good 2008!
11:02 AM
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