Ok, Let's get going. The pic's posted above are me over the last 16 years. As you can see evolution hasn't been so kind to me! I've just turned 37, breached the 200 lb. threshold, and have decided I need to set a good example in lifestyle and nutrition for my kids. So I've decided to get into the Triathlon game. So you ask, why not just join a gym, do nutri-systems , weight watchers , the Adkin's diet or something like that? For me the answer is simple....I'm freaken lazy, I like Nachos, Pizza, and beer! So if I don't have a goal, target or competition of some sort to strive for, I'll never get off my ass and get my act together.
What better way, than to force myself to sign up for a local Triathlon Series.
So why Triathlon? Easy again. A) Experience, B) It'll get me into shape quickly, C) It combines 3 sports I've done, am familiar with, and love. So here is where we baseline.
I did a sprint tri about 10 years ago. Since then I had difficulty keeping up with training as new jobs, ex pat assignments in Mexico, getting married having kids, and other obligations rightfully took priority. It was rather natural as I ran Cross Country and Track in High School, swam in High School and University (actually achieved Collegiate All America status ), and have picked up a passion and enjoyment for Mountain Biking. (One of the things I've learned is that I enjoy Mountain Biking 10X more when I'm in shape from doing a lot of road biking). And also Triathlon training by nature gives a nice variety to keep from getting bored with the same 5K loop day after day.
I intend this blog to be a repository for my training diary, work out planning, and info I come across when researching training techniques, injury prevention, and diet. The Goal....Look Like I did when I was 20 with out shaving my head!
These pics are the evolution of me....!
Left, age 20 (1992) ~165 lbs. And NO I wasn't in a Guatemalan Street Gang! Just getting ready for State's my Junior Year at Alfred University.
Middle, around 1998 age 26 running the Y-athlon in Erin, NY! At that time I was living in Corning NY and also coaching age group swimming. With that I was able to cycle to work daily, run daily, and would train in the water with the team 2 - 3 nights when I wasn't coaching.
Last, TODAY, Dec, 28 immediately after my 4 mi. Run / Walk / Run / Walk / sputter / cuss / wince / Run session. 196 lbs. buck naked!
But more on training plan, log, and weight tomorrow!
-Dave
nice... looks like you mean business! Are you doing your AT/ VO2 max on the bike & treadmill? Where are you going to have your fitness testing done? Are you creating your own training program, or training with a coach?
ReplyDeleteOK, You're supposed to respond to your blogger support team, buddy!
ReplyDeleteyeah yeah yeah....I've been to busy running my "A-you know what" off and shitting around on facebook; to be keeping up with this blog. So in short, I'll be doing my own running testing, but also looking for a training book to build on after that. We'll start there, but I'm also looking for a way to integrate running into the fray in February. I've found a triathlon shop in the area,....called inside out sports. Where I bought my shoes. They have a great website and I'll post the link later, but I'm trying to stay away for fear of blowing a whole bunch of cash on bike stuff before I'm ready.
ReplyDeleteSo that's where I am. Will post week 2 details soon.....
Dave