Goals for 2008

[updated 04Jan2008]

A lot of this year will be targeted at reaching my potential in the longer races. My testing results in 2007 were really good and it was clear that I had responded well to the training from Peak. A lot of what I need to now is to train and race towards that potential. Hence there will be strong focus this year on the mental aspects of achieving the targets noted below.

Initial List of Goals for the year ...

Big Goals:
1. Qualify for Boston
2. Sub 3:15 for the marathon

Specific Race Goals:
1. Sub 40 for 10k, sub 41:30 for Richmond 10k
2. Sub 1:32 for 1/2 in February.
3. Sub 2:10 for ATB 30k
4. Sub 3:20 (minimum) for Mississauga marathon

Specific training goals:
1. Minimum 4 runs at race pace for 30k or more before Mississauga.
2. Stay injury free all year.
a. Recover from hip flexor issues fully with ART help from Paula.
b. More Yin yoga (longer holding of poses.
c. Minimum one yoga class per week.
3. Work on form and efficiency.
a. Ensure upper body is relaxed.
b. Get form evaluated.

Nutrition:
1. Continue to monitor nutrition pre, during and post workout.
2. Test fluid consumption at least once a month using weight before and after.
3. Continue to learn about supplements and use as appropriate.

Non-Running Goals:
1. Get weight consistently under 180.
a. No sweets at home in January.
b. Drink more water.
2. Get blood tested every 6-8 weeks for the first part of the year to monitor blood components more closely.
3. Starting going to bed by 9. That way I have a fighting chance to be a sleep at a decent time each night.
a. Monitor closely my post-workout nutrition intake. This will be key to getting the sleep required. When I’m hungry I don’t sleep well.
4. Make better use of naps.

My dream goal remains as a sub 3 hour marathon.