Shift in priorities
Oh yeah, something I'd spoken to people about, but not put up here...
I've had a bit of a rethink of my priorities over the next four months. More specifically, I realised that Gold Coast would have been my third marathon (including Six Foot) in a touch over 16 weeks, and remembering how well it panned out when I did three in 10 months, I thought it might be more prudent to change goals for the second half of the year rather than stuff myself properly for the second half of the year. More specifically, I want to nail City 2 Surf this year, and I don't think I can do it off the back of what I'd proposed doing.
So, no Gold Coast for 2005. I'll do Canberra, for a few reasons (great event that I'd like to support, social gathering, Strider Super Series points, etc), but after that, I'll be hunting 10k speed. I want that preferred start at City 2 Surf in August, and then I'm going after that damned Gold Coast marathon in 2006. I want a sub 2:50 at least there - actually, what I really want is a sub 4 min/k pace (thanks, Springer) marathon, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here.
That involves breaking 36 minutes for 10km, and finding a bit over a minute over 5km, and losing at least 6 kg, if not more. I'll be looking for coaching post-Canberra.
Can't wait.
posted by vat_man @ Sunday, January 30, 2005
4 comments
4 Comments:
Read with interest your change of plans and I hope all goes well with them. I agree that a marathon at sub 4 minute k pace is a great goal and with some smart training for someone like you should be able to be achieved.
I notice you sent me a note about temp work. As it is the end of the month I am just assessing what running goals I set at the start of the month and the changes if any to my training schedule for Feb thatI will need to make. In regard to your request I will get back to you in a day or so. If I recall 6FT is about 6 weeks away.
Ray
Good luck with your change of goals Vat.
Hope they go well for you.
Will miss you at the GC, but look forward to meeting up again in Canberra. LL
I think that 'preferred' start is coming your way. All the best with the new direction!
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