The Plan

During my search for group exercise classes in my three favorite activities, I inadvertently set a plan of action that will help me achieve some goals I set a couple years back. I am currently involved in a running clinic that will help me achieve the standard triathlon running distance of 10K. Ever since my first 5K I have wanted to run an official 10K event.

After my first triathlon, I had decided that I would like to do another one but with a "real" racing bike and after having some swimming lessons. I got the real racing bike this year for my birthday so that part is done, but there was still the issue of honing my swim skills so I don't have another near drowning experience.

I saw a Saturday 6am swim practise at St. Clair that I could see myself using as a training option. There is a swim coach on deck that you can consult with. All the practise in the world won't help me improve if I don't get some instruction on proper form & swim technique so I have decided to use my Christmas gift allowance for private swim lessons. This way I can practise what I am taught during my swim lessons. Sounds like a plan.

Sometime next April the Running Factory will offer their annual running training which is designed to help learn-to-run graduates increase their strength & speed which will decrease their running time. I have thought that this would be an excellent way to get back into running after the winter months.

I'm not sure if I will join an official cycling club or just train on my own, but I plan on getting lots of riding time in too.

If all goes according to speculation, I will be ready to enter a full-length triathlon next summer. That is if I can find an event that is on a Saturday. This can be a challenge since the favored day for hosting such events is usually Sunday. I have made a commitment not to participate in fitness events on Sunday because of my desire to honor God on that day and attend worship at my church. There are not many events on Saturdays but I will look and if I can find one, that will be the one I participate in.

So next year I will be repeating the century ride, running a 10K and a full-length triathlon if I can find one! That's the goal I'm working towards. Should keep me plenty busy and give me lots of reason to get in the pool, lace up to run, and pedal that bike!