Beginner Cycling Program Group (Page 5)

Hi guys.

     Newbie here, looking forward to starting this program tomorrow. I used to be in the U.S. Army and back in 2004 I ran a couple of 10k's in less than an hour. Nothing great, but for someone who was overweight and even obese for most of his childhood and didn't really start running until 6 months prior, I was just happy I finished. Now fast-forward 8+ years and 110 additional lbs later and I've decided to try and get back into shape - by starting to train for a triathlon!!! But before anyone freaks out, don't worry. I won't by entering my self into a tri anytime soon.

     My goal is quite simple: git back into shape by training for a specific purpose. I have a couple of reasons for doing it this way. 1) I have found that setting weight-loss as my specific goal in general leads me to get upset and discouraged  when I can't tell the difference in the mirror from week to week or when the number on the scale doesn't match my expectations. Instead, I want to try making the workouts and the training gains my measure of success and just know that I'm getting healthier, and not worry about how quickly the weight is coming off. 2) I can't think of any better way to build the body that I've always wanted than to build it with performance, and not just appearance, in mind.

    That being said, I'm ready to get started with cycling and walking+light jogging. I've never cycled as a specific exercise, but mostly used it as a method of transportation that I knew would cause me to sweat (I have a natural aversion to stationary bikes), so I think this should be fun. Well, that's me. I am definitely open to any advice anyone might have with getting started.

Hi...my name is Emily. I am starting tomorrow. My goal is to do one classic triathlon before the end of 2013. I plan to set baby step goals along the way (5k-10k, sprints, etc.)

I am with you Robert, I have been fit and athletic in the past to control my weight. This time its about the journey for me. At 44 years old, it is time to stop trying to prove myself and please everyone around me. I want to feel healthier, be confident in my own skin, have some new adventures and experiences in my life.

My son is an avid rock climber. If I get healthy and strong, I can try it too. I actually bought the climbing shoes about 5 years ago, and returned them because I did not feel strong enough to make it a few feet off the ground. 

I am with both of you. Let's get this on!

Hi Everyone,

I started this program today.  I recently bought the Proform Tour de France trainer and so far I love it. I did the first workout and it wasn't to hard for me, but the lunges afterward were a killer.  I had baby this past April and then I had a pelvic injury so this is my first time in just about 2 years of getting back into a workout plan. I think this program will be a great fit for me, I am overweight and out of shape so I am treating this as my pre-triathlon training.  Wish me luck!!!

dana

Helo everyone. My name is Fred and I am writting from Brazil. Please forgive my poor english. 

I started taking a look at Beginner Triathlete website and I am very interested in all the information and training plans. In fact, I spent the last 12 months trying to build up a training routine and failed. 

Some conflicts with my wife, some difficulties one an knee injury and a loss of motivation due to my overweight made me suffer and start failing on my routine. 

Now I spent the last 40 days without training, working on my problems to allow me restarting. 

That´s why I am choosing this program and I trully believe that it can help me. 

I will keep in touch. 

My best. 

Fred