2012 - what a year of learning for me it was.  i did fine in the Hurley Cup (came first in age group) but still felt as though i have a lot of room for improvement.  working with a mate of mine who is knowledgeable about energy system development has been a real eye opener.  for marathon, clearly i need to pump out the kms to develop my aerobic base.  last season i focused way too much on my lactic system.  more to follow...

OK so we are coming up to the end of the year and i haven't made an entry since March.  Well, i have been kayaking but just have been getting the info in my blog.

as far as kayaking goes it was a very good year.  I learned a lot about flat water paddling, met a lot of good paddlers and managed to win the Chris Hurley Cup for my class (K1 Vet, 35+).

The next big thing in kayaking for me is the Qld state champs.  I am hoping to do a lot better than last time and possibly even make the state team.  To prepare i am working my way through a phased training program which has me in the boat four days a week, running twice a week and at the gym twice a week.  i'll get my program up soon...

Another thing is that i have set some weight goals with a friend who is doing the NZ coast to coast.  difficult time of the year to me trying to achieve weight goals i know but i am committed (or should be).  Once i work out how to put a chart up on the left of the page i will do so and update with progress.