2012- Looking Ahead

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Ahh there is nothing more exciting than looking ahead to the next year and the next season. The sky is the limit, anything could happen, and until I actually plunk down the money and register, I can Say I’m doing any race I want!

Challenge Roth? Sure that would be fun. Ironman Cozumel and or New Zealand? Definitely want to hit those. Kona, of course, now that I’m in there is the draw of immediately re-qualifying. Surely there must be a back-door way into Arizona, Florida… and I’m sure I’ll be up for doing it and will have endless amount of funds / vacation time to make it happen. Put it on the list!

So with that in mind, here is my DREAM schedule

  • January- Disney, Hogpen, Polar Bear
  • February- Panama 70.3
  • March- San Juan 70.3 (hey people, there is a DISCOUNT for the San Juan/Panama double)
  • April- John Tanner
  • May- St. George
  • July- Chattanooga/Vineman (they are on the same weekend, that’s okay I’ll just fly to the other one on a private jet)
  • August-?? Something tropical.. when’s Escape to Bermuda
  • September- Vegas 70.3 (because in my dream I qualify… with ease/ Augusta 70.3
  • October- KONA
  • November- Cozumel!!!

This schedule is good for those who love me to keep in mind when purchasing birthday, Christmas, etc. presents. If you don’t love me, I’ll take it, too!

All that said, here is my realistic schedule

  • January- Disney Half Marathon, Hogpen Hill Climb, Polar Bear 5k
  • February- Chattahoochee Challenge 10k?
  • March- Silver comet 10k?
  • Publix Half Marathon?
  • April- New Orleans 70.3
  • May-Ironman St. George
  • June- Ridges 5k swim? , PT Solutions Allatoona Triathlon?
  • July -Chattanooga Olympic, PT Solutions Olympic?
  • August- Ptree City Sprint
  • September-Augusta 70.3
  • October-KONA
  • Nov/December- Spectate John in his first BQ attempt!

I can’t wait! I have been informed that next week is a return to real training, too.

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Bethany

Hi, I’m Bethany–coach, author of Courage to Tri, 2x Kona qualifier, and twin mom. In a decade of coaching and racing triathlon around the world—from first sprint to IRONMAN Hawaii—I learned a ton about mindset: finding your why, sustaining motivation, overcoming obstacles, and goal setting. Now, I help writers, solopreneurs, and athletes reach their goals using the same process.

6 Comments

Pen at Peace · December 2, 2011 at 1:38 am

I think any schedule that has Kona as a part is a dream schedule!

BethanyRuns · December 2, 2011 at 3:18 pm

Yes, you are so right, Pen! I don’t mean to downplay how excited I am about that!

Carmetatri · December 2, 2011 at 9:02 pm

Looks like we’ll be seeing each other (or I should say meet :)) this year in a handful of races. Unfortunately for me Kona is NOT one of them 🙂

BethanyRuns · December 2, 2011 at 10:59 pm

Yes, Carmen, I think I read you were doing NO too? Anyways, you mean you won’t be going to Kona YET! 🙂

Kacie Darden · December 7, 2011 at 2:10 pm

Nice schedule! I just did cozumel and loved it. Talked to a couple of people who did Kona/Cozumel and had great races!

BethanyRuns · December 7, 2011 at 11:36 pm

Cool, thanks! Checked out your blog.. great job in Cozumel!

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