Make a plan
It is now time to plan for the 2021 competition season. This is a good idea
for both the more serious competitors and the beginners.
I go to the competition and events calendars and search for competitions I like to do. Note that the Ironman events are on a separate website.
I type up all potential events on a spreadsheet with dates and
location. From there I choose the key competitions, for example a championship, and
this year I may try a half Ironman. These will be the focus, and the
other events will serve as preparation. By making a plan, I ensure I get
adequate training and rest before major competitions which helps performance on the
day. I also plan travel dates and vacations away from home with the competition
schedule in mind.
Here in Texas, the season opens already in March and I am signing up to a
sprint to get an early start. A few competitions really help in sharpening up
routines and speed. I do not want to be flustered on an important competition,
best to have a few practice runs first.
But too many competitions are not good, there is always travel involved that
takes away from training and competitions are draining, both physically and
mentally. I like a balance with at least two weeks, and sometimes more, in
between events (not always possible).
Due to uncertainties around corona, the 2021 season is still a bit unclear, some events may never happen. In any case, I plan ahead and I have about 8 triathlons on the schedule, most of them sprints but also an olympic distance and two middle distance (half ironman). I also intend to participate in two open water swimming events and in a major mountain biking ride.
It will be fun!
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