Tomorrow I begin actually training for my first 5k. It is coming up in April so I will be about halfway through my 12 week program. I am using the Nike+ training programs that can be found on nikerunning.com. I want to be able to run a 10k by August and half marathon by November... We will see about those goals but for right now it's all about getting my fat ass ready for my first 5k. Once I put a few of those under my belt, I will be able to better gauge what I am capable of doing and in what time frame to see if the goals are realistic or not for me.


Also, the idea of completing a Duathlon prior to a Triathlon is growing on me. Although I have swam and SCUBA dived for years in the ocean and pools, I have never really attempted to swim in a race type setting. I will need to actually work with somebody to learn how to breathe properly while swimming in the Triathlons...


That is all for now. This week's running schedule is 2mi, 3mi and 4mi distances.


Later this week I am also going to get my first thorough measurements of body fat, weight and sizing as a way to set an actual starting point to measure progress and help to pinpoint areas that need more attention. Following that I will be establishing my 1 Rep Max on the big three lifts of Squats, Bench Presses and Power Cleans so that I may begin building on a more regimented mass gaining program. This will be done with the help of Alana Gurley of Alana Gurley Personal Training in Gainesville, FL. Her website is below. She is very motivating and I can't wait to start working with her as my training progresses!


Online: http://alana-gurley-personal-training.com/
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