New Year resolutions... in December

The new year is a month away, I know, but it is already time to plan the new triathlon season and put my goals "out there". This blog will be a way to tell whoever listens about the journey but also a way to keep me honest, accountable and hopefully motivated when the going get tough.

Dream big...

My ultimate goal for next year is to have the privilege to wear a green swimcap and float in the Kona bay on October 11th at 7am... Qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona has been a dream for several years but never a clear goal. I want to try seriously this time. Will see what happens...


The races I will participate in will be:

- Half Ironman California in March because it is close to home and a good way to get a slot for a full Ironman race (hopefully Coeur d'Alene).

- Ironman Idaho in Coeur d'Alene in June (I competed there in 2003) with the hope of qualifying for Hawaii in my 40-45 age-group.

In fact the 2008 season officially started three weeks ago for me: full training mode under the guidance of a coach: Paulo Sousa. It is the first time I am going to train with the help of a "specialist" and I feel very lucky that Paulo accepted me in his group of athletes. I guess new goals deserved new means.


To be continued...