Going Back To Work

Ok, enough down time, enough honeymoon, enough not working...the geek is back on track and looking forward at the long and wonderful road that this next season presents.

I'll post in more detail in the next week or so as things solidify, but for now, here's how it looks.  After a very fruitful chat this morning with Mrs. Geek, the plan is to spend from now until New Year focussed on run rehab, strength training and flexibility.  I've been cleared to run again, so the slow task of rebuilding that fitness can get started again.  Target is to be able to run three miles, without stopping, at a decent 10 min/mile pace, by New Year's Eve. 

Next up is the Santa Cruz Half Marathon, in April 2006; whether I'll be ready or not is anyone's guess, but its the goal.  Training from January through April will still include strength, flexibility and running, but will also add in some base building for the bike and swim, along with possible participation in the SCTA's Nu2Tri program.  I'll target a few sprint tri's during mid year.

Finally, the big fun will come from April to September, as I once again and for the third time, take a run and the Santa Cruz Sentinel Olympic distance triathlon.  Thwarted the past two years in a row by my hip injury, this is the year it gets done.

This is the season plan as it stands now.  As I refine it, I'll be back with updates.  Till then, enjoy the fall!  Oh yeah, and go Sharks!