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2005/03/29, 02:50 AM
Hi, I'm a 26 year old male training for my first traithlon in September 2005. I was a competitive swimmer all my life and did occasional weights during HS and college however I stopped working out for three years. I just started swimming and running lightly about 6 months ago. My friends and I recently decided to participate in a 1.5K swim, 40K bike 10K run (1 mile, 25 miles, 6 miles) triathlon so I've been more seriously training the last 3 weeks.
I'm currently a big-boned 6'0'', 200 Lbs, 22% body fat. My goal is to get down to 175-180 Lbs by losing my fat while also getting in shape so I can perform well. I'm less concerned with getting buffed and more concerned about being lean and fast. I'm now planning on a schedule of something like:
Monday: Upper Body 2x10-15, 30-75 min Running
Tuesday: Legs 2x10-15, Abs and Back, 45-75 min swimming
Wednesday: Upper Body 2x10-15, 30-75 min Running
Thursday: Legs 2x10-15, Abs and Back, 45-75 min swimming
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 75-120 min biking
Sunday: Rest
Since I do real biking (usually mountain biking) I really can't do weights on those days (will take too much time) and generally have to do it on the weekends. Also I can swim with a group on Tuesdays and Thursdays so that is nice but not necessary.
Does this sound like a good plan based on my goals?
P.S. I'm also trying to follow this site's nutrition guidlines so at most 3000 calories, proper protein, etc.
Thanks for any and all input.
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2005/03/29, 10:36 AM
Hey Flloyd,
You pose many questions, which are challenging to answer in detail. I do however suggest that you take a whirl around the site noted below, it is dedicated to folks just like yourself, I'd take their training advise and pair it with the info from Freetrainers.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com
I envy your goal, go for it and keep us posted on how you make out.
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