Race Season 2014
In 2014, I shall be keeping on the same team - triathlon coach, swim coach and physio. This team
has been very successful in developing me so far.
We still have quite a long way to go, and let me just be frank I am not aiming to be in a top age grouper or pro, I am aiming to be the best athlete that I can be with the time I have as I am a full time professional, part-time student and part-time athlete.
I do love this sport because I love it, it makes me so very happy.
After completing my two iron distance races this year - Ironman Melbourne and Challenge Roth, I will revert back to Half Iron distances and aim to really get my times down from current 6.15 to sub 5. May take a couple of years, but I am cool with that.
So race season 2014, what does it look like:
January - Swim for Tri camp at Club La Santa, Lanzarote. Here I will focus on long rides, open water swimming and technique.
February - Wokingham Half Marathon - this will be done at IM pace. So as much as I wanted to do a PB this is more training and continuing with my mental preparation for the marathon in the Ironman in March.
March - my 'A' race - Ironman Melbourne. My first ever Ironman and my goal will be complete it. Don't care how long it takes, as long as I make the cut off.
April - I will be in Thailand at the Thanyapura training facilities headed up by Chris McCormack. Basically chilling out, active recovery and working with the team to brainstorm and further enhance Team MaccaX.
May - back to training for my upcoming racing.
June - Outlaw Half Iron distance
July - Challenge Roth Iron distance race, Germany. This race I will have my mate from Australia, Brad joining me and my fellow MaccaX and Thames Turbo mates.
August - Forced rest. No training, no racing. Rest, recovery and a well deserved break.
September, October - back to training
November - MaccaX Half Distance IM in St Kitts Nevis, Carribbean.
December - nothing as yet.
No doubt I will add races as I do, but not without consulting my coach first. I will continue to train and race to heart rate as we continue to develop my athletic ability. 2015 will see me switch to power.
So welcome aboard the 2014 Tarsh train. Let's see where this juggernaut takes us this year.
Till next time
Smooches
xx