What happens when your author, the inline speed skater, registers for a 5k running event and a 70-mile biking event? In two weeks, we'll all find out, as he enters a pair of events that are part of the Lance Armstrong Ride for the Roses Weekend.
Goals:
AMD Run for the Roses (5k) - October 25th, 2003
Considering this is going to be my first 5k in well, um, about 9 years, I think 28 minutes should be a reasonable goal to set. I have a good chance of meeting it, and some chance of exceeding it. If I can keep running 3-4 days a week, I may have to set a faster goal to keep me honest.
LAF Ride for the Roses (70-mile) - October 26th, 2003
About a year and a half ago, I easily completed the 25-mile section of this event, with minimal training. This year, I intend to nearly triple my output, having put in some quality training time. If I can average 15mph for the whole of it, I should finish in just over four and a half hours.
See you at the finish lines.
Posted by brian at October 12, 2003 04:37 PM