And so it begins...

So I dug out the arm bands, attached the stabilisers, dusted off the muddy trainers and training has begun... 

I have 6 months to prepare for the hardest endurance race of my life. I've paid for the medal, all I have to do is collect it!! 

After concentrating hard on getting massive I have really let the fitness levels drop.

Week One.

The first week has been enjoyable, I have a real buzz about the Iron Man adventure. It's going to be tough and expensive, but it will definitely be worth it. I'm starting to read about the different kit you need and trying to find a bike at the right price is proving hard, so if anyone can help me with that...? :)

Started telling friends who are all very supportive but correctly think I am mad. Decided to limit alcohol intake, trying to go tee-total would be unrealistic so I'm allowing myself a glass of wine with meals.

Total distances for Week One-
Swam 170 lengths, (4250 meters)

Biked 60k

Ran 15k

Problems:

Water in my nose and ears from swimming - ear plugs used, nose plug doesn't work - will have to suffer...

Bike - no problems as of yet, but predicting a sore bottom.

Running - need a better technique, finding this hard, research needed.