2012 Race Selection
I'm looking into finalizing my schedule for the 2012 season. I see lots of threads related to choosing races, but didn't see anyone address the races I'm looking into, so I thought I would throw my hat into the mix. I'm in the NOS, ending 3/18. Looking at possibly doing the Patriot HM 6/16 and Rev3 OOB HIM 8/26. Patriot would be exactly 12 weeks out from the end of my OS. Any thoughts from those who have done this race before?
I am looking into Patriot because of timing and other commitments this summer and still wanting to get two HIMs in. I am a bit hesitant to do a race earlier in the season when I may not be able to get out on the roads consistently in Eastern Maine until mid to late April to bike. I have also toyed with the idea of Rhode Island 70.3 in mid-July, but haven't heard great feedback on the course. Any thoughts?
Rev3 OOB is pretty much a lock and is my "A" race. I'm psyched to do a local race and try an ocean swim. The above taken into consideration, apart from wanting to do 2 races this season, would it be more beneficial to stay in the OS longer rather than race the start the training plan all over again for another 10ish weeks?
A third option is to do a local sprint in early June instead of another half. Not as exciting, but given other commitments, I might be content with for this year.
Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks!
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