2010, here I come!

posted by Endurance Meg
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 2:48pm EST

I'm an adventure seeker and endurance junkie! I'm also a PhD candidate in biomedical engineering. Follow along as I tackle challenges of all different kinds.

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I am super excited to race this year. Last year’s triathlon season, my first attempt at tri, was a blast, and even though I only did three races, it was like a party every time. Who’da thought exercising for 11 1/2 hours would be fun? Uhh… this girl. Racing in 2009 brought me some incredibly great gifts:

a new sport (or three sports, I guess I should say)
a marathon PR (3:19 at Columbus, five weeks after IMoo)
a new team
a new outlook on racing
a new set of goals

But, in order to reach my goals (see bel0w), I need to build myself stronger than before. The next few months for me will include some major BUILD periods where I throw down major hours with an elevated heart rate. I’m investing in tools that will get me there (CycleOps powermeter, road bike, music for the trainer/treadmill!). I’m even going to start keeping a more robust training log! I will get there.

So without further adieu, I give you my 2010 goals!

Another marathon PR (shooting for 3:10)
My first ultra (I think this is the typical endurance-junkie’s next-step, but I seriously want to do one and want to do one well!) – Voyageur 50mile
Break 11 hours in the long course tri (Rev3 Cedar Point!)
Break 4:45 in the half iron tri (many opportunities too, including Rev3 races in Knoxville and Quassy)
Race my first road crit!
Mountain bike more – and race (and stop being so afraid of falling with clipless pedals!)
Be a successful race director for the Kuparisaari Tri
Be a supportive teammate, partner, and friend!
and of course… Have fun!

So, join me at some races this summer. Tri, running, biking- whatever! I’ve posted my tentative schedule on the right. You can use my code (trakkers118) to get $10 off Rev3 registration fee for any (or all three!) Rev3 events. I’ll be there with bells on … or at least a bell in hand!

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