The transition period! What do we triathletes do during this time? It's tough. It's this weird mental thing. If you're like me, the less I focus on training (planning, keeping track in my training log, focusing on heart rate), the more I think about it. Last season I would wake up - trust me, this will happen to you - and seeing the snowflakes would eliciit a good extra 30 mins of sleep and one less workout in the morning. I paid for this big time when I started doing the doggie paddle during an Olympic race in the summertime.
Now, however, I'm up before my alarm and the smell of chlorine entices me to leave early and pack a quick almond butter and jelly for breakfast. By the way, did you know that the peanut is not a nut and is actually a legume? The truth, I sware - check out http://www.thepaleodiet.com/. It's the diet prescribed by Joe Friel and Professor Loren Cordain. Fruit - Nuts - Vegetables - Lean Meat - Seafood. I will blog more about this diet later and what is is like shifting from a grain-focused diet to one that leans away from grains. A quick note though - this diet leads to discovering a motley crew of delicious vegetables! My new discovery, fennel, is making my tri bike jealous and that's saying something.
Now, however, I'm up before my alarm and the smell of chlorine entices me to leave early and pack a quick almond butter and jelly for breakfast. By the way, did you know that the peanut is not a nut and is actually a legume? The truth, I sware - check out http://www.thepaleodiet.com/. It's the diet prescribed by Joe Friel and Professor Loren Cordain. Fruit - Nuts - Vegetables - Lean Meat - Seafood. I will blog more about this diet later and what is is like shifting from a grain-focused diet to one that leans away from grains. A quick note though - this diet leads to discovering a motley crew of delicious vegetables! My new discovery, fennel, is making my tri bike jealous and that's saying something.
Isn't she a beauty? 
Back to the task at hand.
Before delving into my Annual Training Plan (ATP), the toughest part is figuring out what races will take priority during the 2010 season. You need to consider the distance of the race, the race's clout or significance in the triathlon season, and the date of the race. With all these variables you need to be picky and choosy with your races. Below is an idea of the races I'm looking at for the 2010 season:
Quick Tip: If money is an issue, sign up for the race early. This could save you sometimes over 20% of the total fee charged closer to race day.
2010 Triathlon Season Prospect
- Harryman – May 22nd 85$ if registered by Dec 31st
- Tri in the Buff – July 3rd 2010 – 70$ if registered by April 14th
- NYC Triathlon – July 18th, 2010 – 185$!!!! – YIKES!
- Pat Griskus Triathlon – Sat June 19th – registration info in December
- Qualifier for USAT National Amateur Championship
- Wilkes Barre Triathlon- Aug 1st - date not set up yet, possible date Aug 1
- Qualifier for USAT National Amateur Championship
- USAT Am Nats – Sept 25
- USAT Club Nats -date?
- Pawling Sprint – June 5th – sells out by Dec - $70
- Wilcox Park, Dutchess County - May 3rd – NEW $70
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