Tuesday, November 29, 2011

2012

During my down time I've been making event plans for 2012 (and a little beyond). I don't have a firm plan yet (more of a compass than a map) but here are my thoughts:
  1. Long Island Half Marathon on May 6. This is part of my quest of actually learning how to run. I figure that if I train to have a strong run during this race could validate my progress. I fully expect that there will be some races added as supported training runs including some of the NYRR Central Park runs.

  2. Harpoon Brewery to Brewery Ride on June 16. The website describes this event as "a tough, bare bones ride with the reward of great beer at the finish. This ride is for cyclists who enjoy great beer, are physically and mentally tough, take pleasure in the fellowship of others, don’t whine, excel in the face of challenges, play by the rules, and can ride 148 miles to the finish safely and without their hands being held." Also it notes that "there are a lot more cyclists than there are spots in the ride. Doing the ride isn’t easy, and neither is getting in." If I get in, great and I'll probably need Gran Fondo NY as a 100mile training ride on May 20. If not, the option will be do do an Olympic Triathlon in June. Leading candidates are Rev3 Quassy , RJA memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon or perhaps Pat Griskus Olympic Triathlon.

  3. Musselman 70.3 on July 15. This is dependent on family obligations. My children will be performing a lot this summer and the probability exists that there will be a concert this weekend that would take precedence over racing. This might turn into the Montauk Lighthouse sprint triathlon instead or perhaps even nothing.

  4. Runner's Edge TOBAY Sprint Triathlon on August 26. Last year's version of this race was supposed to be my oldest's first grown up triathlon. She was ready but it got cancelled due to Hurricane Irene. This year she is a year faster and I am a year slower. Even so, bragging rights are at stake so this race is important.

  5. Shoreman 70.3 on September 8. Last year I did this race as a training day to simulate my Ironman pacing and nutrition. I had a poor run (as I expected going in) but I realized that this race has an opportunity to get a good time. I could do this race or perhaps FIRMman 70.3 in Rhode Island instead if I want a new race experience.

  6. NYC Marathon on November 4. I've never run a stand alone marathon and don't really feel that I need to. However, NYC is an epic event and if I'm ever going to do a marathon this one would be it. I'm going to apply for the lottery and if I get in I will rock this race. If not I may do El Tour de Tucson later in November or adjust my September HIM.

  7. Disney Half Marathon. January 12, 2013. Again bragging rights at stake but I have little hope of victory except against myself. I've done this race twice already and my daughter wants to do a half marathon. This race is fun and doesn't conflict too much (we hope) with school stuff. Won't need to decide for a while though but our intention is to race Disney if possible.

  8. All this may set me up for another iron quest in 2013 but let's not get too ahead of ourselves.

11 comments:

Unknown said...

That's quite a plan.

TriMOEngr said...

Looks very ambitious, but I wouldn't expect anything less. I like that it is a good mixture of different types of events (running, biking, tri) and different distances (from relatively easy to epic). My running is coming along so slowly which is frustrating. How do you get past those moments where you just aren't seeing improvement?

Carolina John said...

Looks like a fun year! I'm already starting to plan as well.

Big Daddy Diesel said...

I like the plan

Caratunk Girl said...

WOW! Looks like an awesome year!!

Unknown said...

Looks like a fun year with a lot of interesting events! :)

Unknown said...

Quite a packed up 2012 dude!

Teamarcia said...

Looks like 2012 is shaping up very nicely for you! I'm envious you can do NYRR events. I absolutely loved my runs on Central Park. Here's to NYCM for both of us in 2012 one can dream right?

GetBackJoJo said...

BIG plans. I love it. :)

Mark said...

Homeskillet, you should definitely do Musselman. It is a beautiful race locale. I have done it the last four seasons and am signed up to do it again this year. Everyone who does it says, "how did I not now about this sooner?" I would hurry up and sign up though, as the registration is already up 110% from last year. They might sell out by the end of January!

I want to do NYC some year. That just seems like an unbelievable time.

I would also strongly encourage you to look at Rev3 Quassay. Have you ever done that? Beautiful and HARD! (especially as early as it comes in the season). Hope to see you out there this season!

Kate Geisen said...

You already have a lot to look forward to next year. I hope you get into the events you want. :)