Past Journal Entries Season Wrap Up Two Days, Two States, Two Races Sept 2007 France July 2007 On the Road and Racing Happy Day at Wildflower May 2007 March Journal Entry Training in Tempe Happy New Year Racing Locally Racing in Racine California 70.3 Spring Fever |
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2006 is wrapped up, “off” season/down time is officially over and I’m ready to go! My mind and body are rested, refreshed and recovered from last season and I’m re-energized, looking forward to a great 2007 season of training and racing.
With a step back in the training over the past couple months, I have had a chance to reflect on the past season as well as look forward and do some planning for 2007.
2006 was a year with a lot of good training put in, but my race performances didn’t seem to back that up. I never felt really “sharp” or fast last year, so as I plan my season I am taking the steps to make sure my game is on and I am racing like I know I can. So far, training is going really well; I’m right where I want to be…building a solid base for an excellent 2007 season. I feel good (so much better than last year at this time, when my body was trying to fall apart on me) and all the little things are coming together.
I have some big goals for the year…the BIG one being to qualify for the Long Course Worlds Team and race at the Long Course Championships in France, in July. To qualify, I will need to race well and secure a spot at either the CA 70.3 race at the end of March or at Wildflower in early May. I will keep you updated on my progress!
It won’t ALL be about swimming, biking and running this winter… I’ll have some playtime on the ski slopes with Dave, too. We zip up to Mt. Hood whenever our schedules, and good snow and good weather align just right. We’re also heading down to Tahoe later this month for a few days of skiing with friends. I am learning that play is so important in keeping the enthusiasm and drive going.
Later this month, I take off to Arizona for some warm weather training! I have been doing most of my bike training indoors, so I am excited to ride outside in the sunshine…with friends! What could be better?
Here’s to a happy and healthy 2007! Thanks for reading and stay in touch.