Some (sports) related stuff that I’d like to accomplish this year

January 12th, 2010 Comments

Am not really one for resolutions. But then, every year, I feel I should do a few things and then the year goes by. So, this time around, am going to put this out in a public forum and hopefully that will spur me on to do these things. Here they are, in no specific order and probably not comprehensive

  • CrossFit. squat 2x my body weight: Squatting is one of the best tests of one’s strength. I’ve long been a weakling, so this should be a lofty goal to aim for.
  • complete CrossFit level 1 certification
  • Figure out my diet and see what my body responds to, what works for me and stick to it.
  • complete a “sprint” triathlon: Swimming in open water, hmm. But hey, one has to try.
  • run a sub-6 minute mile: This is definitely possible.
  • run 10 miles in under 75 minutes: This one’s probably the hardest. Considering that my average running speed is about 9.5 mins per mile for 10k to 20k, and 8.5 for sub 10k, running 10 miles/16km at 7.5 mins is going to be close to impossible. but then again, where’s the fun in running slow?
  • learn to surf: Another am pretty confident about. No way am going to be doing what surfers do on TV but am definitely confident of doing the beginner stuff.
  • Ultimate: This one is a hard goal to set. A sport that I love but never play continuously. So, no goals for this just yet.

And hopefully lose most of my tummy fat along the way. What are your goals this year?

  • Dude - did you leave out a decimal in 75 minutes? Cos this "run 10 miles in under 75 minutes: " and this "running 10 miles/16km at 7.5 mins" are kinda different no?

    And whoa such goals for this year!! I feel like a fat slob just LOOKING at your list!
  • nope, same thing. i want to run at a 7.5 mins/mile pace. but that is hard as shaving 30 seconds is what people accomplish per season. i want to shave 2 mins.
  • ahh ok. 2 mins? whoa! when did u become such a fitness nut?
  • since I realized that it is easier to be fitter now than 5 years from now. and if am fit now, it will probably be a lot healthier down the line.
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