So, It's getting on two full years of hanging out here. I am not and never been athletic. Closest thing to sports I was a serious bowler. In school I would walk the 15 minute run, and they used a sun dial to time my 100yd dash.
Ok, So I use to ride a bike alot (the state kept asking for my license back). So last yr got a road bike and road 1K miles, by this Jan I was the heaviest I have been in my life (245) down now to 222. Starting running this spring, best time was about 12min miles for 3 miles. fell on the stairs and messed up my leg. Have not run since April. Leg healing will start to slowly run again.
Ok, Now for the question. I may have the oppurtutnity to pull some money togeather IF it will get me in shape and I run a HIM next year (think that is a realistic goal?) Note 3 kids under 8, and a 7 - 6 job.
So what would it take, I am thinking (not picking cheap , but picking good / reasonable):
1) Full Desoto wet suit -- $500
2) Titanflex (comfort) -- $3500
3) Fitting extra parts -- $500
4) Tri Suit -- $75
5) fitnes club mem 1yr -- $400
6) swim coach -- $ ??
7) tri/bike/run coach???
8) Life coach/ Nutrition (Lauren) -- ?
9) Training clothes /swimsuit / shoes -- $400
10) race fees / travel / lodging (from Mi thinking chips race) $ 600 (?)
Ok, am I missing anything, over doing it on the coaches. I am thinking I need people to put a training plan togeather then yell at me when I dont do it.
Looks like I'm in the $6K -7K range (how much are swim/bike/run/tri coaches any recomends in SE michigan).
The main goal, is to change my life into one of exercise and fitness, not sitting around eating. But I have realized I need a big push and lots of pushers.
Just Triing
Triathlete since 9:56:39 AM EST Aug 20, 2006.
Be kind English is my 2nd language. My primary language is Dave it's a unique evolution of English.
Ok, So I use to ride a bike alot (the state kept asking for my license back). So last yr got a road bike and road 1K miles, by this Jan I was the heaviest I have been in my life (245) down now to 222. Starting running this spring, best time was about 12min miles for 3 miles. fell on the stairs and messed up my leg. Have not run since April. Leg healing will start to slowly run again.
Ok, Now for the question. I may have the oppurtutnity to pull some money togeather IF it will get me in shape and I run a HIM next year (think that is a realistic goal?) Note 3 kids under 8, and a 7 - 6 job.
So what would it take, I am thinking (not picking cheap , but picking good / reasonable):
1) Full Desoto wet suit -- $500
2) Titanflex (comfort) -- $3500
3) Fitting extra parts -- $500
4) Tri Suit -- $75
5) fitnes club mem 1yr -- $400
6) swim coach -- $ ??
7) tri/bike/run coach???
8) Life coach/ Nutrition (Lauren) -- ?
9) Training clothes /swimsuit / shoes -- $400
10) race fees / travel / lodging (from Mi thinking chips race) $ 600 (?)
Ok, am I missing anything, over doing it on the coaches. I am thinking I need people to put a training plan togeather then yell at me when I dont do it.
Looks like I'm in the $6K -7K range (how much are swim/bike/run/tri coaches any recomends in SE michigan).
The main goal, is to change my life into one of exercise and fitness, not sitting around eating. But I have realized I need a big push and lots of pushers.
Just Triing
Triathlete since 9:56:39 AM EST Aug 20, 2006.
Be kind English is my 2nd language. My primary language is Dave it's a unique evolution of English.