Hello Triathletes!
I've recently discovered my passion for fitness and triathlons. I've been on a weight loss journey since January and have lost just over 60lbs. When I found triathlons, my weight loss became less about vanity and fully focused on fitness and getting in shape for races. I have some lofty goals for my future, the main one being to participate in an Iron Man.
I traded my car out for a bicycle and bike around 1hr to an 1hr and a half each day. It's difficult because of how many hills are in my city but I'm getting used to it. I was working on running before I got my new job. I got up to being able to run for 1hr and was planning on working on speed when I had to take a hiatus.
I realize I'm at the very beginning of my journey, but I want to be serious right out of the gates. I've tried looking into training programs, since I'm unaccustomed to training in different sports. I should mention I also train in Krav Maga and don't plan on giving it up. I've tried looking for blanket training programs online and have had little luck (although I did find slowtwitch). I do plan on eventually investing in a trainer, but would like to be reasonably in shape so that my trainer can work on technique and improvement. I'd like to create an actual schedule that I can look at daily.
Please any advice on what I should train when, for how long, and how often. Also any online training programs or calendars for newbies. I'm willing to work out as often as I need to, I just need a plan of action!
Thanks guys!!!
I've recently discovered my passion for fitness and triathlons. I've been on a weight loss journey since January and have lost just over 60lbs. When I found triathlons, my weight loss became less about vanity and fully focused on fitness and getting in shape for races. I have some lofty goals for my future, the main one being to participate in an Iron Man.
I traded my car out for a bicycle and bike around 1hr to an 1hr and a half each day. It's difficult because of how many hills are in my city but I'm getting used to it. I was working on running before I got my new job. I got up to being able to run for 1hr and was planning on working on speed when I had to take a hiatus.
I realize I'm at the very beginning of my journey, but I want to be serious right out of the gates. I've tried looking into training programs, since I'm unaccustomed to training in different sports. I should mention I also train in Krav Maga and don't plan on giving it up. I've tried looking for blanket training programs online and have had little luck (although I did find slowtwitch). I do plan on eventually investing in a trainer, but would like to be reasonably in shape so that my trainer can work on technique and improvement. I'd like to create an actual schedule that I can look at daily.
Please any advice on what I should train when, for how long, and how often. Also any online training programs or calendars for newbies. I'm willing to work out as often as I need to, I just need a plan of action!
Thanks guys!!!