What better way to set your personal training and race goals then by writing them down for the world to see.  Below are my 2013 race and personal training goals.

#1 Triathlon Goal:

• Finish in the top 20 of my age group in the 2013 Chicago Triathlon Sprint event. Based on 2012 results my time needs to be sub 1:24 to place in the top 20.

#1 Running Goal:

• Break 24 minutes in a 5K race. My previous best is 27:49.

#1 Fun Goal:

A little friendly wager occurred over a couple of drinks after work that has now worked its way onto the list of personal fun goals for the 2013 season.

• Pigman Sprint Triathlon – Beat Ed’s time while spotting him 14 minutes – $100.  Beat Holly’s time even up – $150.

While the main negotiation was occuring a few side bets broke out which include:

My time – 1:30 Over / Under:

John – $25

JB – $25

Beat Ed with the 14 min handicap:

Liz – $25

John – $25

Rich – $25

Additional 2013 Goals:

• Complete 6 triathlon sprint events (I really like the Toyota Sprint Races that the Chicago Triathlon was part of and want to do 5 of these in 2013 and the local Pigman race in Cedar Rapids)
• Complete 1 Olympic distance triathlon
• Complete a half marathon race
• Take lots of pictures, write about my experiences, and most of all have lots of FUN!