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    Re: 2012 Goals

    yep and I dont throw anything(yet) I was talking about ultra running. I do however plan on doing quite a few hill races this year too, they are often incorporated into highland games events.

    I also need to loose a good bit off the belly to get back to my racing weight and this year really must be consistant with my training.

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    I paddle the dragon boat and my goal this year is to remain injury free. I was continually beset with problems throughout the bulk of last season and still host a nagging shoulder. Bad form and too much zeal are two of the primary culprits, but I believe I have the former worked out. The latter is a character flaw that I must learn to live with and manage as best I can.

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    My first goal is to drop the 30lbs I gained after completely rupturing my achilles tendon a couple years ago. I've long returned to athletic function, but still need to drop the extra lbs. The funny thing is, I'm the guy people come to for nutritional programs and diets as it's something I've always been fascinated with and always stay current with the latest research. I just haven't put my own knowledge to work for myself.

    Athletically, I'd like to give Higland games a try. Locally, the Fergus highland games have a 3 day learning camp in August, just before the games. I'd like to find some local guys who train for highland games and learn a little before August, but if not, I will go to the 3 day camp.


    I'm also learning to snowboard after 30 years of downhill skiing. My wife and son have never learned to ski and would rather learn to snowboard. We took a lesson at the end of last year and we all enjoyed it, so snowboards were under the tree this year.

    Outside of that, I play hockey twice a week in our fire dept. hockey league during the winter and play touch football a couple times a week for our fire dept. team in summer months. At 44, my main goal is minimizing injuries, so my chiropractor and physiotherapy benefits get quite the workout. One of the retired guys who plays in our hockey league is 74 years old. He is my role model, as I'd like to still be playing recreational sports at that age, with guys half my age.

    I still hit the weights 2 times a week, but I have no goals in that regard and it's simply habit at this point. Mostly I work a lot of basic movements and posterior chain work to maintain power. I keep 1400 lbs of dumbbells in the garage that I can do just about anything I need to do, but on really cold days I pop into the local gym.

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    Goals for 2012:

    After several set backs over the last three years, my main goal is to be on the 'right side of dirt!'

    Keep xc skiing! Have fun at the racing (if we ever get snow)!

    Keep biking!

    Enjoy it all!

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    Quote Originally Posted by Alan H View Post
    While I know that in some parts of the USA, "the season" is quite different from here in California, nonethless, the New Year approaches.

    Got goals for your Athletics this year? Post 'em.
    To put 45 pound plates on the barbell for benches, squats, and deadlifts. It's a simple goal, but one I'm working hard to meet.

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    To get back in the game.

    Almost 7 years out of he gym.

    I work 10-12 hrs a night 5-6 days a week as a welder. My wife goes to school full time. Not much time to work out.

    Goals; Walk/run and lose 20-30 lbs. I want to drop down to my ideal weight of around 180.

    Start with basic low weight work outs.

    Remember; To thy own self, be true.

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    Quote Originally Posted by Rab View Post
    Nice one Paul, finished my first 100 last year. So this year i've two biggies, hardmoors 110 and the lakeland 100.
    Congrats on your finish, it is quite an accomplishment. What 100 did you do? Right now I just need to get my body, mostly my feet, to put up with the miles required. Never seem to be rid of plantar tendon issues. Best of luck in your upcoming year training.
    "Greater understanding properly leads to an increasing sense of responsibility, and not to arrogance."

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    Hi Paul, the race was the Centurion North Downs Way 100, interestingly its the only one in the UK where finishers receive a buckle, which I think is the complete opposite to you guys in the states.

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    Throwing goals:

    Uhh, I will most likely always come in last, but I would like to come in less last this year.

    I'm trying to match a NorCal thrower who is about my size.
    Quote Originally Posted by tky58 View Post
    You're right about that. You have to punch THROUGH the board.

    Brazilian Ju Jitsu. Ooh-Rah! Tough hombre!

    Steve
    Reminds of this boxing direction, "Punch with your legs and hips. The arms are just an extension of the energy"
    Last edited by GoodGirlGonePlaid; 11th January 12 at 10:46 AM.

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    Re: 2012 Goals

    To enjoy another year.
    To be in Triathlon top 10 National Ranking in my age group and first in the Region.

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