Looking back is all well and good, but only if it can inform what we do going forward. For me, what we can take from the last year is: 1) We've got a decent level of aerobic endurance under our belts, and 2) we know now that we can go the (sprint) distance. Now we have to build on that.
This year, training is going to be a lot more scientific. A lot of heart rate training, a lot of intervals. A small increase in training hours, but mainly I'm going for more targeted training. The sort of stuff that you can't really do unless you can run for 45 minutes. ^_^
With that in mind, let's talk gear. Everyone loves lovely gear. My priorities this year are a turbo trainer and a HRM. Turbo trainer - this one looks OK. HRM - Garmin Forerunner 305. My god, this looks like the best thing in the entire world. Already earmarked as a Christmas present. Expect me to babble incoherently for months as and when I get one.
Other stuff - I've already picked up these lovely things, and if I'm a very good boy, I might end up with some nicer wheels before the season starts. Did a bit of research and my current wheels are very heavy. Something like these would be just lovely.
Last but not least, I've got targets. Nicked from my training plan, they are: 1) Break 1:05 for sprint triathlon, 2) Complete Ripon triathlon, 3) Break 2:45 for Leeds triathlon. If I manage all that, I reckon the year will have been a success.
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And I've written a list of healthy foodstuffs. I'm helping too!
Just checked the links. Ooo! New shoes!! How are they?
...and just noticed what you've done to the title bar. Ha ha!
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