An Athletically Bigger, Badder 2012

2011 was a great year.  I remember when I used to bargain with myself to do 2 races a year.  Then, the goal was a race per quarter.  This year was a lot more insane.  Here was 2011's Race Calendar:

So, what's next?  How does 2012 become bigger and badder?  Oh, let's just say, it is already.

1)  February - We start off by stripping to our undies and running around the Capitol.  Yep!  Unfortunately, I'm not kidding.  Remember that nightmare where you show up to school in your underwear?  Well, I'm running in the Cupid's Undie Run to raise funds for the Children's Tumor Foundation.  To support the cause and my utter embarrassment of all things, help by making a donation.

2)  March - Why-oh-why did I sign up for a Spring marathon?  Yep, I'm running the Suntrust Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on March 17th.  With a band at every mile, I already know of 2 friends who will be playing and look forward to the local entertainment.

3)  April - I love me some Crystal Run 5Ks.  Those were some of the best sprint workouts I had all year  in 2011.

4)  May - I'm heading to the West Coast to the city gave birth to the crazy sport of triathlons - San Diego.  I'll be competing in the ITU World Championship - Olympic Distance.  I look forward to supporting the DC Tri Club and seeing the rest of the country (and world) and my new favorite sport.

5)  July - The Big One.  Here we go.  Big gulp.  I am going after my first Half Ironman Distance.  Musselman, here I come.  It's a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and 13.1 mile run.  I know...I know...I'm crazy.

6)  September - I'm bringing it back home and racing Nation's Triathlon again.  In 2011, the swim was cancelled due to some torrential downpours, so hopefully this will get to be a full race.  Yes, that's right.  I'm taking my chances and diving back into the Potomac River again.   

8)  October - I tuck the goggles and bike away.  I'm going after another Race Wishlist Item:  The Chicago Marathon.  With a flat course worth bragging about, I plan to focus on some speed workouts to go after a true PR at this marathon.  Then, I'll be happy with my marathon career.

9)  November (tentative) - I said "happy," not retired.  Yep...I think I'm going back to Philly for the Philadelphia Marathon again of the year.  With good friends already scheduled to go, I just hate missing out on a great party.

That's about nine races planned and 2012 hasn't even begun.  I guess I better get to the gym.

What does your badass year look like?!!