2012 Fitness Goals

As of January 1, 2012, my fitness goals are as follows;
(I'm sure I'll add to this as the year goes on...)

Race Schedule/goals:

• March 24: Buffalo Run 25K (15.6 miles) on Antelope Island.  I will finish this trail run in no more than 2 hours and 45 minutes, averaging a 10:35 min/mile pace.  (This time goal is subject to change after I do a practice run on this course and determine the most realistic goal)
• April 20-21: So-Cal Ragnar.  
• Date TBD: Draper Trail Challenge 7 miler.  I will finish this challenging trail run in no more than 1 hour and 17 minutes, averaging an 11 min/mile pace.
• June 15-16: Wasatch Back Ragnar
• August 24-25: Hood to Coast in Seattle, WA.
• May 19: Woman of Steel Sprint Triathlon.  This will be my first triathlon.  The swim and bike portions of this race are entirely foreign to me.  I have a LONG way to go as I have just learned how to swim a couple months ago.   This is both exciting and scary. 
• 300 meter swim - My goals is to simply finish the swim in the alloted time allowed.
• 12.4 mile bike ride - 
• 3 mile run - My goal is to finish the run in 27 minutes (avg. of 9 min/mile)

Fitness/Nutrition:

• On May 19th I am at my goal weight of 135 lbs.  This will require that I lose an average .5 lb per week.  It feels great to have consistency and balance in my approach to weight loss.  On this day I will be competing in my first Triathlon and feel great about the shape I am in.  
• I follow my THF nutrition plans each week.  This will require planning ahead and consistency.
• I allow for 2 cheat meals per week, keeping balance in my diet.
• I am consistant in my workouts each week.  I exercise 6 days/wk, incorporating 3 days of strength and 3 days of cardio each week.  

I will approach my fitness goals with passion and hard work. I will listen to my body and give myself permission to slow down or change directions in any given moment in order to keep my back healthy.

I have two accountability partners with these goals; Brad Holdaway and Suzanne Loeser.