Setting 2014 Annual Goals

It's that time of the year: Annual Training Plan Preparation.  Step one is to evalute my strenghts and weaknesses.  To accomplish this I go to the trusty SWOT analysis tool:

 

Knowing this, I can move on to setting my annual goals.  The four criteria these goals need to meet are: 1.  Is it measurable? 2.  Is it under your control?  3.  Does it stretch you?  4.  Is it positive?

Goal #1: Complete First Full Ironman

Measurable:  Very much so:  140.6 miles
Control:  Completing it will be based on my training
Stretch:  Dear God does it stretch me.
Positive:  Very much so.

Goal #2:  Complete Barry Roubaix Long-Course in 3:15

Measurable:  Requires approximately 18+ MPH average.
Control:  Completing it will be based on my training
Stretch:  High intensity ride to get that time
Positive:  Very much so.

Goal #3:  Complete Iceman Under 2-Hours

Measurable:  The timing clock will measure it.
Control:  Completing it will be based on my training
Stretch:  Higher intensity riding than use too.
Positive:  I've been chasing this goal for three years.

Goal #4:  Personal Best In All Races I've Done In Previous Years

Measurable:  I can easily compare data to historical years
Control:  Completing it will be based on my training
Stretch:  This will really stretch me.
Positive:  Very much so.

The next step will be setting the objectives.  I'll work on that this week.