Goal: Hermosa Beach Triathlon 2010

I sit here in my chair a hefty 207lbs. I have back problems and I think I have sleep apnea, all which I believe are weight related. I need a goal to help me reach my weight loss dreams. A coworker of mine, always talks about his triathlons and wanting to qualify for the Kona Iron Man. Because of him I've bought myself a bike, which has parked itself in my hallway, barely used. I've very briefly swam before so I have goggles that I can use, but that won't be for some time.

As of Monday next week I'll be transitioning to a new task, whatever that may be, which seems like a good time to start working on my weight. I've decided that the Hermosa Beach triathlon will be my goal. But I'm not stupid and I'll start this leg of my journey with a sprint triathlon(.5 mi swim, 13 mi bike, 3.2 mi run). The triathlon will be held sometime in October so I figure I'll have plenty of time to get into shape. Since I have copious amounts of time now I've already gone to goggle calendar and laid out a training schedule which starts Monday next week. I've never been much of a morning person and since starting my job I've woken up around 9am and gotten to work at 10. But from now on I'll be a morning person because all my training events will be from 7-8am. I really gotta stop going to bed after midnight. I will need to go to bed by 10PM.

This blog will now be dedicated documenting my physical progress, my personal thoughts, and as an outlet for my foreseeable frustrations. So far I feel determined.

I'll begin my journey by investing in a sports watch and maybe a better ipod holder. This weekend I think I'll but some decent running shoes. Stay tuned.