2012, A Quick Recap

ByAnthony Chan
At a Glance

After a year-long break from blogging, I recap a breakout 2012 season — my first Ironman, an age-group win, a Boston qualifier, and PBs across every distance, all while staying injury-free.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Completed his first Ironman event at Lake Placid
  • Won his age group at the Toughman Half Ironman
  • Qualified for the Boston Marathon
  • Set personal bests at every distance from the 5K to the marathon
  • Fundraised for the Challenged Athletes Foundation with Team REFUEL at the San Diego Triathlon Challenge

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Consistency pays off: balancing a full class schedule, work, and 15–20 hours of weekly training still produced a standout season
  • Staying injury-free was the single most important factor in the year’s success
  • Racing for a cause added meaning beyond personal results
  • Momentum matters: a strong 2012 set the stage for getting back to writing and racing in 2013

It’s been over a year since my last post. Why? Because I kept telling myself I had no time – that was true, (juggling a full time class schedule + work + 15-20 hours of training) but also, I didn’t think I had anything to write about.

2012 was a stellar year.

Some highlights include my first Ironman event (Lake Placid), an Age Group win at the Toughman Half Ironman, qualifying for the Boston Marathon, PB’s in everything from the 5k to Marathon, and most importantly, staying injury free! I also fundraised for the Challenge Athletes Foundation alongside Team REFUEL. Check out this blog post and video from the 2012 San Diego Triathlon Challenge, benefitting CAF. I’d like to start writing about 2013, so here are some snapshots from 2012 that sums it all up (sort of).

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