The races are self-evident. I believe that staying in races keeps me focused on my goals. Once the race directors of the world start looking forward to 2005, I’ll have a better idea of what races I want to do. Jay Challenge 1/2 marathon is high on my list (they require you to do the 1/2 if you’ve not done any of their challenger races). Nipmuck might be another marathon. 7 Sisters in Western Mass. One with Marshall. Probably an adventure race or two.

The book is a self-help/memoir about my experiences with fitness and nutrition since August 2003. It will be my take on self-esteem, self-improvement, and what I did with the life I gave myself.

The test? That’s something related to my interest in being overall fit. Now that I’m eyeballing adventure racing, this might even come in more handy. It involves:

*Run 1.5 Miles in 9 Minutes.
*Swim 1000 meters in 20:00.
*Swim 25 meters underwater.
*Pullups: 20 (No time limit, but must stay on bar).
*Pushups: 100 in 2 minutes.
*Situps: 100 in 2 minutes.
*Flutterkicks: 100 in 2 minutes.

As I can’t do _one_ chinup at present, and as I am only managing about 30 pushups, this will require a fairly intense strength gain. I’m up to the challenge, and I’ve read a few resources for getting me to those numbers. The rest will be sweat and determination.

The skill? I’m not sure. Either orienteering or rock climbing. Or maybe both.

This list is subject to change, with notice. I’m sure it’ll be updated as I go along. Especially as 2005 unfurls with new opportunities.

Who’s next?

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