It appears to be around the time of year to declare those New Years resolutions that everybody will try, and subsequently fail, to complete. Me, I'm gonna make them nice and broad and simple.
First, buy a road bike. This one has been on the list for over six months at this stage and it's about time that I followed through on it. No more of this, "I need to save money" crap. I have a paying job, there are no excuses! I have a pretty good idea of what I'm gonna get; the Planet-X Ultegra build, possibly in white, though there will be much washing of it... It seems to be the best value bike around at the moment, and there have been many excellent testimonials for it on Boards.ie, so who am I to contradict them!
Second, develop training plans for shooting. All three disciplines. Sort out my current level, decide on matches to go to, that I'll have a good three to four months minimum to train for a qualification, and plan it. Sort out a range in Germany, most likely buy a rifle or two, and train.
Third, try to up the fitness. The long term goal is an IRONMAN, so we'll have to see how some shorter term stuff goes. It's not something that I'll be focussing on at all; just there in the back of my mind. Fitness for target shooting is more important.
I'm looking forwards to this year. It's going to be a tough year: in my personal life, due to moving to Germany for nine months; in my academic career, as it's starting off; and also in my sporting life as this is going to be a sort of springboard from which everything is going to stem. It will be challenging, but also exciting. There are a lot of opportunities coming up right now, and I intend to make the most of them. I'll let you know how it goes :)
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