2010 Redux & 2011 Goals

So I just finished reviewing my year and I ended up with about 300hrs. for the year. That's 6-7 hours a week if you add in a few strength workouts here and there. Don't ask me how this converts to miles because a lot of these hours were inside. Here's how my training year broke down:

Total hours: 330
Biggest month (August): 41hrs, 650mi
Longest ride (Shenandoah Mt. 100): 9hrs
Longest road ride: 105miles, 5.5hrs, 10k ft elevation gain
Fastest ride: Ring of Fire 3/31 - 29.1mph
Highest TSS: 86

The year had several highlights on and off the bike. First, of course, was the birth of my son Ethan! I also was able to fit a few bursts of fitness into the year which contributed to wins in the State TT (30-34), a win down at the River TT as well as an Elk Mtn TT, on the track at the last Ring of Fire, as well as a win on the mountain bike at Fontana. I entered the year without any major goals, like Nationals, since I wanted to fully enjoy the time with my son and not have to worry that my time off the bike was hurting a big goal. However I did want to win the State TT and having some success in local events, as well as across the event spectrum (road, track, TT, MTB) made things fun.

I'm refining my plans for 2011, but with the formation of Industry Nine Grassroots team there will be a new level of motivation and some great teammates to share success with. Tentative goals for 2011 will be:

• Repeat NC 30-34 TT championship
• Win a road race & cyclocross race
• Set PRs up Elk Mountain and at River TT
  

Happy New Year!