A lot of you have asked me which race I have signed up for next year. Well - I still don't have an answer. Truth is, where do I take it from here?!? I am looking back to a fantastic year of racing (plenty of other good things, but this blog will focus on racing). Aside from qualifying for THE Kona slot at IM St.George (AG8th/42nd OA), I was AG 2nd at Full Vineman Aquabike, and AG 1st both at the TriCal Escape from Alcatraz and the Big Kahuna Half. Combine that with a sub 10 in Kona and let's face it, that's a great year ;-)
So what's next? I always needed a motivation to race. I remember running along Coastal with Daniel in spring 2011 tallying up the splits and discussing with him if a sub 10 was possible in Switzerland (my first IM). Well as it turns out it was possible. OK then, seems like Kona is a possibility and even though I never announced it as a goal, I was aiming for a slot in St. George. After an amazing day of racing on a magnificent course I earned my ticket to Hawaii (with a flat at mile 110 on the bike). Kona really didn't have any goals, I just wanted to see how I compare to the rest of the world that can afford this sport.
Again, what would be the motivation for 2012! AG podium at IM? Sub 9 (I am shaking writing this)? Go Pro (not the helmet cam)? Needless to say these are exciting options. But it's a balance as we all know. There is a relationship that means more than any damn split to me, there is work, family, skiing, climbing, beer and ice cream. The question is - what can I achieve and what do I want to achieve? I am too old to consider going pro (saddest statement in this blog). So that leaves me with option A or B: Shooting for an IM podium seems legit if I train well and have a good day. Sub 9 would be darn cool, but I guess that means some serious speed to be discovered (suggestions where speed can be found are welcome, hold the comments about my swim split). With IM's selling out left and right, I better make up my mind ;-)
Update: Just found another motivation. M2 wants to bring down the Kaiser in 2012. We shall both hurt!
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