The Stats
Strava Run Miles: 1132 {probably ran another 100 or so miles off the grid}
Strava Bike Miles: 1375 {counts for most of miles, just not racing}
Swim length: unsure
Road races: 13
Trail races: 1
Beach race: 1
Triathlons: 5 with one DNF
Adventure Race: 1
Total races: 21
Years in the game: 21
What was unique about 2015?
- Ran in Cancun, Mexico
- Ran over the Jamestown Bridge
- Competed in Newport and Providence for the first time
- I rode 100 consecutive miles for the first time
- Competed in most triathlons ever in one season. * I don't expect/plan on doing the same in 2016
- Proudest accomplishments of 2016: high overall TRI placing at BI & OCY
- Competed for fun in first Adventure Race-BoldRDash
Bottom 3 Performances of 2015
1. Battle of Stonington 5k
2. Boca 10k
3. Run for the Pumpkins Trail Race {although I didn't really try to hammer}
Top 3 Performances of 2015
1. OCY Tri
2. BI Tri
3. Monster Dash 5k
Best Move of the Year
Marrying Shara
Goal Assessment
Looking back at the start of 2015, I didn't even really set goals for the year. I think the main reason was on-going injuries and minimal running. In February I did set the Tommy 5k Challenge (Sub 17 5k and bench press 225 lbs within a week of one another). Goal status: FAIL. I never really stuck to any kind of lifting regime and the best 5k of the year was 17:09. Honestly, I kind of forgot about the goal.
Running Overview
Most of the year did not go well for me. Lingering knee soreness (runner's knee) prevented me from getting any consistent training pattern together. Prior to my wedding, I almost completely shut it down because I did not want to be limping around. As TRI season concluded, I was able to incorporate more running and strengthening to my routine. I did not achieve any good running times in 2015 but I ended the year on a high note by running some 40 mile weeks.
My PRs {for perspective on why I get so down on my running}
5k: 15:45 track-Springfield College Invite, 2001, 16:05 road, Charlestown FOP 5k, 2005. I think I ran a 16:02 once but can't find the official result
5 miles: 26:10, Ollie Road Race, 2005
6 Miles: 31:45, Talking Turkey 2006
10k: 33:42, Holyoke St. Patrick's Day 10k, 2002
10 miles: 56:05, Blessing of the Fleet, 2003. * Haven't ran this race since '04.
1/2 Marathon: 1:14:48, Oleksak Lumber Half, 2005
Which leads to Goals 2016...
General-run healthy, compete to the best of my ability, have fun, train with Shara/Dogs/WTAC buds, and keep it fresh.
Specific:
-5k: A goal-get back to a 16:45 5k, B goal-Sub 17
-5 mile: Sub 29 minutes
-10k: Sub 36 minutes
-Compete and maintain Top 5 finishes at BI & OCY Tris
-Help Shara train for Boston
-Swim at least once a week/track swim distance
-Run one speed workout a week even if short
-Continue to do core exercises to prevent injuries
-Get on the bike come spring
-Run the Blessing (must be sub 60 for me to be happy)
-Run in another country
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| Almost go time at the Rhode Warrior Olympic |
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| Pre-wedding splash and dash. Thanks guys for coming out. |
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| Monster Dash 5k |
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| WTAC Pumpkins Trail 5k. Yes, this is proof that I did run at least one trail in 2015 |
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| OCY TRI |
