So my training has been on hold for about a month.  Seems when winter hits I get hit hard w/ some sort of sickness (bronchitis, pneumonia, and whatever else came along).   Was going strong and consistent on the running and riding on the trainer.  But that came to a quick stop.   I’m nearing the end of my month long funk and hoping to get started this upcoming week.  though at a somewhat reduced rate.  I will be starting my first round of P90x2 Monday December 12th, 2012. 

So for the next 90ish days I’ll be engaged in some serious fun with Tony Horton and the gang seeing how far the new P90x2 will take me in my fitness goals.  Really hoping to get some amazing results that will filter down into my riding, running and swimming for the Tri season next Spring.  Along with getting in the right shape to tackle the Tough Mudder in April, 2012. 

Training game plan:

  • 3 rides (2 short and 1 longer) a week (tracking the rides w/ TrainerRoad software)
  • 3 runs a week
  • Daily P90x2 workout.  
  • Swimming is up in the air at the moment. but will hopefully get a game plan wrapped around this after the new year.

My Goals/Races (12 months):

  • Finish Tough Mudder Michigan with the team of folks doing it with me and feeling satisfied I gave it everything I Have. It is not going to be easy but it’s not suppose to.  12.x Miles with 27 Obstacles and cold. 
  • Complete my first 1/2 Ironman in late Summer 2012.  Looking at 1 of 2 potentials for the first.  will depend on how the spring season of Triathlons goes on when and where we do the first 1/2.       
  • Warrior Dash again in Late July 2012.
  • 2 sprint, 2 Olympic distance triathlon’s through spring/summer/fall
  • Detroit Free Press 1/2 Marathon or some equivalent
  • Various shorter run’s (5k / 10ks)

It will be an extremely tough training plan to accomplish all of my goals for next year. But with the right mental attitude, commitment, support, accountability and some luck it can be done.   There will be obstacles along the way, but I will do my best to overcome them and continue to move forward.   But I’m looking forward to the challenge and having some serious fun over the next 12 months.  Should be a great ride!

Decide. Commit. Succeed!