Turkey Day is approaching and schedules are starting to be finalized...

Last week I released the first half of my 2016 schedule.  For people that know me well, the big surprise was the number of triathlons scheduled.  Yep, I have been working hard in the pool to be able to actually swim.  The first time I attempted triathlon was in college. I remember going to the pool and pretending to swim; in reality it was just drowning.  I struggled so much that I swore I would never swim again.  I finally got motivated because of that foot injury and a decently successful 2015.  I ran faster then I ever had, biked stronger then I ever had, and ran faster again :).  So with that I officially release my first half of 2016 season and the goals.

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First, I would like to start out with the goals for 2016.

1. WIN IM New Orleans Age Group Overall and Qualify for my USAT Elite card
2. WIN US Long Course Duathlon National Championship
3. PLACE IN TOP 8 of a 70.3 distance in the professional ranks
4. SET a new personal record in the Half Marathon distance

Some of these goals might seem a little out there for never competing in a triathlon.  You need to dream big because failure is how we learn as humans.  I made sure to set some goals that are definitely obtainable to keep motivation and self-esteem high.

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The Schedule:

23 JAN: Asheville Running Collective Cross Country Race
19 MAR: Grandover Parkway Duathlon
17 APR: IM New Orleans 70.3
24 APR: St. Luke's Half Marathon
14 MAY: Long Course Duathlon National Championship @ Cary, NC
22 MAY: REV3 Knoxville 70.3
25 JUN: US Duathlon National Championships (Tentative)
17 JUL: IM Racine 70.3
APR-AUG: Boyd Cycling Ring of Fire Criterium Series
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Swimming will definitely be my weakest discipline going into 2016.  I have accepted this and am trying to improve as much as I can until New Orleans.  Until my swim is truly put to the test we just have to assume I will be behind by a couple minutes coming into T1.  I am not too worried about this because my bike and run disciplines can be competitive with the pros.  Obviously, these are all predictions because I have yet to do a 70.3 event.  

Whatever happens in 2016 I know it will be exciting and will bring a lot of new challenges.

Stay Strong, Stay Determined

-Mountain Multisport Athlete is out for now.