Goals and plans for 2014 11/26/13 updated 4/26/14

I started out as a recreational cyclist in late 2009 and I have been using cycling as a major method of keeping my fitness.  In the following year, my husband Tony has returned to cycling as well.  Since then, we have been enjoying cycling as a shared healthy activity.  We even took the vacation in Italy to witness one of the pro-cycling grand tours this year, Giro d’Italia.  I had an exciting year 2013 (see previous blog entries) and expect the year 2014 is a continuation of it.  So here is my goals and plans for the new year.  Although not everything is signed up and firmed up, this is what I can make public at this point. (updated 4/26/14)

I will be Spinervals Challenge finisher for the third time!  Then shortly after, I will start working with Coach Todd.  My initial goal is to improve my run and do 10k in February.  Then technically I can do longer course in Du in October.  

January

I will be Spinervals Challenge finisher for the third time!  Then shortly after, I will start working with Coach Todd.  

Week of 1/6
Coach Todd will do various tests and give me weight training programs

1/15 Run Analysis video


1/11
Resolution 5k
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1/25
Local run Club has 5k.  If I wanted to do this, it will be to check out the group and the Bob Woodruff Park.
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February

2/2
TOO COLD TO HOLD  5 miles
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2/16
Pedal to the Metal Du in Ft. Worth: 2-mile run 15-mile bike and 2-mile run
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2/22

Cowtown marathon 10k.  This year's initial run goal.
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March

Cycling season starts.  We plan a public ride 100k or more once a month.  We hope to find a ride where we can do 100 miles in early season.

3/11 During Spring break
Plano Pacers prediction run 5k
Run test

Also the bike will go pre-season complete check-up 

3/29

Ride Ataxia (for next year's reference)

April

4/6

Big D Marathon has half marathon.  Here for reference for the next year on.

4/12
Lancaster metric century (for next year's reference)
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4/13
Fast and Furious Du (for next year's reference)

4/19

Ride for Heroes 58 miles with Buddy Pete.  Sally came along and Tony did 38 miles!
Garmin data

4/26 Plano Pacers 8k

May
5/3 or 5/4 and 5/10 I will have to decide which event, but there is 5k, 5 miles, 10k, 10 miles in Plano and Dallas.

5/13
Plano Pacers prediction run 5k

5/17

Ironman Texas.  We are not racing, but will cheer David Smith on course.  Therefore probably not Wildflower ride this year.  Hence we will have to find a good ride.

June

6/8
Wounded Warrior Half & 10K Coach says AT LEAST 10k

6/14
Collin Classic 64 miles

6/21
Tour de Cure 62 miles or 100 miles

6/29

Women Riding Well's Time Trial in Albuquerque.  10 miles.

July 
7/12
Joe Pool Dam Trial by Tri Dallas Events

August

Summer months are quite hot for cycling in Texas let alone running.  I might look for TT or Du events in California and tag along with Tony.

September

9/27

Waco Wild West 100 Bicycle Tour

October
10/4
Make A Wish ride 100k

10/26

Esprit de She Du.  I hope to do longer course, 18 mile bike sandwiched between 5k runs.

November

11/16
Bronda's Du: 2-mile run 15-mile bike and 2-mile run

Cycling season is pretty much over around this time and running events become more popular. 

December

More than likely, the month will be dedicated Spinervals Challenge.