Training: New Athletic Goals

T3 is now behind me, but my journey to be in ever better shape has just begun.  Now that I have survived this tough trial, its time to look ever forward into what I plan to do next. 

Right at the front, my goal, one that I set before I even ran T3 was to do a marathon in all 50 states.  I am aware of races in many states that will allow me to get closer to my goal, but not all.  Also there is the thought that compared to T3, a marathon may be too easy on its own.  This means I will likely be training for long distances with a rucksack to pose a more true challenge relative to my abilities.

Another on the list of challenges I plan to complete is a triathlon.  However that requires a few more steps before I am quite ready.  This type of race requires competency in both cycling and swimming as well as running which I seem to have down fairly well at this point.  But cycling, first I will have to practice with a physical cycle as the bike at the gym is limited in what it can help me with.  A potential job is on the horizon, one that allows me to make use of the nearby Sunrail, and once I posses a bike, I can use it as a workout to and from work.  A win win.

There is also the challenge of the swimming portion of the race.  As T3 showed me, my swimming skills need some serious work.  I guess this is a good time to remember I live in Florida.  There are near infinite numbers of pools to make use of to increase my proficiency in the water.

There is of course the Tough Mudder, as well as Ultra Beast.  These are the races that are considered important for any aspiring Spartan Runner.  T3 has prepared me for these events and so long as I continue to train and stay healthy, these races are possible for me to finish as well.

The final goal for my training is the one that is the most important to me and the one that most greatly reflects my quality of life as a whole.  The ability to participate in any of these races or any of the countless other ones around the world without the fear of where my next meal will come from due to money expenditure or the struggle of taking off work for an event that can truly make a difference in my life.  The chance at really having freedom is more than just me being healthy, its about me finding a place in the world I can accept myself in.

Watch my progress and learn about the many opportunities of the team I run with as one of their Regiment Elites at Regimentrunning.com