Goals for 2017

I've decided on the following goals for 2017, following all the training and racing I've done in the past 2 years. Although the concentration will be on running, specifically Marathons, I also want to ensure that I'm improving on other areas like short course (5 and 10km) running speed and my bike strength and fitness. Lastly, I also want to work on my nutrition and have my race weight at 59kgs and training/walk-around weight around 62kgs.

1. Complete my first Marathon, after sticking to a 14 week plan (25 March 2017). Target: under 3 hours 15 minutes.

2. Complete the Melbourne Marathon under 3 hours (15 October 2017).

3. 300 watts FTP or 315 watts in 20mins FTP test.
    Note: Best FTP in 2016 was 241 watts.

4. Run 10km under 37mins.

5. Race weight around 59kg.
   Note: Lowest race weight in 2016 was 62kg.

My first and current road bike - bought in Sept 2014

Note: My first long ride (50km) on my first road bike, purchased in September 2014. Picture captures the excitement I felt that day; being on the road with a group of friends. As I look forward to the next year of training, it's great to look back at the start of the journey and see how far I've come. Everyday is an opportunity to improve, and be faster.