Fellow clydes, spilling some guts here, likely in an attempt to self motivate so just ignore this thread unless you can offer guidance or have been in this situation.
So, for about the past oh, say 20 years, I've rationalized being fat with the fact I'm a pretty strong rider, and in my teens/20's a decent athelete. Regardless of my gut, man boobs, and blocky build, I could always "hang", with guys much skinnier and appearing more fit than I.
Part of this is I have naturally good endurance, and a high threshold for pain. Coupled with an attitude that I just don't ever quit. If I'm on the bike, I can turn the pedals.
That said, I'm 5'10, and currently 220lbs again (my high 12 years ago was 242, my low 4 years ago was 202). I can carry more weight as I have a large bone structure and a fair amount of muscle under the FAT.
I should weigh 185-195 realistically, 200 should be maintainable.
So... I signed up for an off-road triathalon since my years of riding always allow me to basically fall out of bed and ride 20 miles even if I take 2 months off.
Got into the pool yesterday with the kids and had to hold the side after 100 freaking yards, I mean, I was hurting. (Yet I can go to spin class and tear it up without problem...)
I've got a bit of IT band syndrome so I rationalize not running. My wife tells me it's because the first time I run I go out and go 3 miles to prove I can run. Then my hip and knee hurt like hell and I quit running.
So, I turn 35 this year. I'm fat. I took a higher stress job 2 years ago. I've been to the ER with chest pain (cleared), had multiple tests run since I now feel my PVC's. It's likely stress as I've cleared all the damn tests. I'm on low dose BP and Cholesterol meds. Some of it's heredity, most of it is eating/stress/weight.
I like my job on some levels, but love my kids more. I can't rationalize my ability to go out and "hang" with more fit guys as me being fit. It's me being nuts with some competitiveness and years of a base.
So, I've got until may 20th to get prepared to swim 1/2 mile in a cold lake, ride 13 miles, and trail run 4 miles.
I can fall out of bed and survive the 13 mile ride, but the acutal fear of drowning should be good motivation I figure to really hit the pool. The hope that I don't trash my knees should motivate me to train properly for the run.
I'm tired of being the guy that gets told "if you lost 20 lbs, you would be an ass kicker on the bike" (common comment I get on mtb group rides).
I'm tired of being out of town for work (currently sitting in an airport), rationalizing the cheeseburger because I'm on the road, and I'll go to spin this week.
So, the fear of drowning should help. My question this this... anyone out there that can really recommend a good training program/book that will focus on the swim, and gradually getting ready for the run?
My thought is Swim 2-3 times a week is possible as it's low contact?
Spin/Ride? 2-3 times?
Run 1-2?
Suppose I should post this in the training section now that I've droned on...
Thanks for any tips. - GG
So, for about the past oh, say 20 years, I've rationalized being fat with the fact I'm a pretty strong rider, and in my teens/20's a decent athelete. Regardless of my gut, man boobs, and blocky build, I could always "hang", with guys much skinnier and appearing more fit than I.
Part of this is I have naturally good endurance, and a high threshold for pain. Coupled with an attitude that I just don't ever quit. If I'm on the bike, I can turn the pedals.
That said, I'm 5'10, and currently 220lbs again (my high 12 years ago was 242, my low 4 years ago was 202). I can carry more weight as I have a large bone structure and a fair amount of muscle under the FAT.
I should weigh 185-195 realistically, 200 should be maintainable.
So... I signed up for an off-road triathalon since my years of riding always allow me to basically fall out of bed and ride 20 miles even if I take 2 months off.
Got into the pool yesterday with the kids and had to hold the side after 100 freaking yards, I mean, I was hurting. (Yet I can go to spin class and tear it up without problem...)
I've got a bit of IT band syndrome so I rationalize not running. My wife tells me it's because the first time I run I go out and go 3 miles to prove I can run. Then my hip and knee hurt like hell and I quit running.
So, I turn 35 this year. I'm fat. I took a higher stress job 2 years ago. I've been to the ER with chest pain (cleared), had multiple tests run since I now feel my PVC's. It's likely stress as I've cleared all the damn tests. I'm on low dose BP and Cholesterol meds. Some of it's heredity, most of it is eating/stress/weight.
I like my job on some levels, but love my kids more. I can't rationalize my ability to go out and "hang" with more fit guys as me being fit. It's me being nuts with some competitiveness and years of a base.
So, I've got until may 20th to get prepared to swim 1/2 mile in a cold lake, ride 13 miles, and trail run 4 miles.
I can fall out of bed and survive the 13 mile ride, but the acutal fear of drowning should be good motivation I figure to really hit the pool. The hope that I don't trash my knees should motivate me to train properly for the run.
I'm tired of being the guy that gets told "if you lost 20 lbs, you would be an ass kicker on the bike" (common comment I get on mtb group rides).
I'm tired of being out of town for work (currently sitting in an airport), rationalizing the cheeseburger because I'm on the road, and I'll go to spin this week.
So, the fear of drowning should help. My question this this... anyone out there that can really recommend a good training program/book that will focus on the swim, and gradually getting ready for the run?
My thought is Swim 2-3 times a week is possible as it's low contact?
Spin/Ride? 2-3 times?
Run 1-2?
Suppose I should post this in the training section now that I've droned on...
Thanks for any tips. - GG