One year of planned workouts.

Starting slow.

Couch to 5k program. Yep. Started that "officially" a couple days ago. I need to get out for a walk/run this evening. It was too cold this morning!

Log it.

About an hour ago, I decided that I would utilize three key elements to keep me on track, and motivated, for this rebirth of the triathlon me.

1) Beginner Triathlete .com

When I was a TRI nutter, I used Beginner Triathlete to log all of my training. It's a great site, with a ton of info and support. Forums, training plans, reviews for equipment and races, and even support groups and challenges. It's all there. The interface is a little clunky at first, but it's a heck of a lot better than it was in 2008, when I first started using it!!!

2) Endomondo 

Got Apps? I have used the Endomondo app for quite a while, although not effectively. It's hard to believe just how far things have come in the last six years, but one look at your phone will tell you, it's a LONG way, technologically speaking. I used to map out my runs on google maps, and then try to remember the exact way, so I could log the approximate mileage I ran. Now, I fire up my endomondo, and it will do EVERYTHING for me, including telling me to run or walk at the appropriate times. 

3) Fitbit (or something)

I do not have a fitness wearable yet, but I will soon. I am going to wait for January, as I told my wife that one of these will be a good birthday present for me, and the new Fitbit Charge HR and Surge will be out. I am undecided on which of those two I would like, or if something else would be better.

How it all ties together.

Combining all three of those items, should really help keeping things logged and on track. I have now paid for both the 1yr Beginnertriathlete and Endomondo subscriptions. I have used the free versions for a long time, and the added ability to have the training plans populate into the calendars for them is worth it. I just sat down for five minutes on beginnertriathlete, and planned an entire year of training. Yes, it took only 5min! In a nutshell, it's three programs. 

Couch to 5k (16week) - Sprint Triathlon (run focused 20week) - Olympic Triathlon.(20week) 

All that's left is to glance at my Training Report and see what tomorrow has in store, and do it. 

Following this, I will be back in stellar shape by this time next year. 

The ONLY thing that I need to figure out, is when and where to swim. I suspect the YMCA will be my best bet. It's only a couple miles away. I just don't know the hours, busy times and how to juggle the kids for that. I have some time before I need to get back in the pool though. First thing's first. C25k. 

Cheers,

Kurt