Dreaming big never killed anyone

2018 is going to be a year focusing on 70.3 or middle distance triathlon. Having achieved my previous goal of going under 2 hours for the Olympic triathlon distance in 2017, and heading into a large winter training block there is nothing like setting a lofty goal to keep you on track.

So what do I want from 2018?

I always go big with my goals pitching them beyond what many feel I am currently capable. One of my favourite quotes being ‘Set a goal so big, that you can’t achieve it until you grow into the person who can’. Fingers crossed my winter training plan will bridge the gap between where I am now and where I want to be.

So what are my 2018 ‘Big’ goals...

The main two goals are

1. Qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World championships in South Africa

• Qualification race yet to be chosen – suggestions welcome!!!

2. Qualify for the Challenge family Championship in Slovakia

• Chosen qualification race – Lisbon Middle distance race – I want to win my Age group

Other 2018 Ambitions

• Top 10 in the European triathlon Union Olympic distance championships in Estonia (One of my few Olympic distance races for 2018)

• Top 3 at the European Aquathlon championships in Lanzarote and top 10 at World Aquathlon championships in Denmark

• Win Long Course Weekend 2018 in Mallorca

• Sub 1:15 half marathon (current PB 1:21:12)

• Sub 2:45 full marathon (no current PB)

(Entry and completion of the above is subject to no broken bones)