Get Faster. Go Longer.

Posted on November 11, 2008

59 minutes, 59 seconds.  2 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds.  Those times may not mean anything to anyone else, but to me, they do.  Those are my goal times for sprint and olympic-distance triathlons for next year.

A little ambitious?  I hope so.  I’m aiming high.  My best time for a  sprint tri is 1 hour 10 mins.  My best (and only) time for an olympic-distance tri is 3 hours 21 mins.

Why am I telling you this?  Because I want to be held accountable.  I want you to ask me how my training is going.  I want you to encourage me.

I also want you to tell me I can’t do it.  Tell me I’m wasting my time.  Tell me I can’t get faster.  Because once someone tells me I can’t do it, I know I will do it.

Above is a picture of me last weekend in a sprint-distance tri.  It was a good race, but I just want to go faster.

I love triathlons.  I love them because I get to do a variety of things.  I don’t like doing the same thing over and over again, and with triathlons, I get to swim, bike, and run.  For me, nothing is better than that.

You’ve heard me say this probably a thousand times, but do something you love to get physical activity. I don’t know what it is for you but find something you love.

Find your passion.  Get Faster.  Go Longer.  I’ll see you at the finish line.

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» Filed Under Exercise, Triathlon, healthy lifestyle

Comments

10 Responses to “Get Faster. Go Longer.”

  1. DR on November 11th, 2008 4:11 pm

    You can’t do it!

    You suck!

    You’re worthless and weak.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs37NSLy3z4

    You’re welcome…now go outside and train

    DR’s last blog post..Crestor: Don’t Believe The Hype

  2. Blake Hagen on November 11th, 2008 5:06 pm

    @DR Thanks! Just what I needed. Going to work out right now!

  3. Mark on November 11th, 2008 6:26 pm

    YOU CAN AND WILL DO IT! KICK SOME BUTT!!!!!

    :)
    Mark’s last blog post..Everday Fitness

  4. Blake Hagen on November 11th, 2008 6:27 pm

    @Mark Thanks!

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  6. Katschi on November 14th, 2008 7:21 am

    You had me at ‘get faster, go longer’ lol

    Katschi’s last blog post..

  7. Blake Hagen on November 14th, 2008 8:38 am

    @Katschi Haha, yeah, the title might be a little misleading. Thanks for stopping by anyway! :)

  8. Anya on November 14th, 2008 9:27 am

    LOL, Blake, you and I have the same twisted mind. The moment someone tells me I can’t do something, I’ve just got to prove them wrong.

    So for one stubborn, obstinate athlete from another:

    “You’re never gonna get to that finish line; the snail on the sidewalk is running faster.” Ha!

    Now go kick some butt.

    Anya’s last blog post..NaNoWriMo Word Count Vs. Bond, James Bond

  9. Blake Hagen on November 14th, 2008 10:20 am

    @Anya Thanks! I won’t let the snail beat me!

  10. Lance on November 15th, 2008 7:15 am

    I love triathlons too! Good on you for listing your goals here - and making yourself accountable! And good luck to you as you work toward reaching these!

    Lance’s last blog post..Thanks For The Cookie

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