which is when I compete in my triathlon (I have paid the registration now $50 - so no backing out! )

I have been going to the gym frequently (4-5 times a week) for the past 3 weeks, that and a lower carb diet have helped me lose about 5kg and at least one dress size.

The problem that I think I am going to have is fitting everything in. I have always liked doing weights, so don't want to stop them but also have to fit in enough swimming, cycling and running/walking to make sure that I am fit for the tri.

So, my plan is to try and do weights twice a week. I then need to fit in 2 swims, 2 cycles and 2 runs and one rest day So, two days I will have to fit in two work outs or run off the cycle.

This week I am concentrating on running/cycling and the weights. I will be adding swimming next week.

Weights, I would like if I may Built, copy your beginners work out. It looks like a great starting point and I like the fact that it isn't all legs on one day and all arms on the other.

I would love feed back on my programme....

Thanks for your kind words in my gym log. I must admit, I have been lurking around your gym log - from the moment I saw the word: triathlon. As a runner, and as a mother of a triathloner son I love to read inspirational story from other endurance athletes.

New Zealand !!! Do you have any web page/picture/map of your coming race?
Which distance do you plan to do? Sprint, olympics?

(The Lord Of the Ring movie made me fall in love with your country .)

P.S.: If you check a couple of previous exercise froum threads, you can find posts from many runners, bikers, triathloners....
Here is a great site for first timers : http://www.beginnertriathlete.com - check the programs - great help to organize the training.

Thanks for your support.

the link to the tri I have registered for is here It is only a tri for very beginners - more of a fun one than anything serious. My goal is to be able to do the run as a run and not a walk.

Interestingly, Scorching Bay, where it is going to be held is very close to where Peter Jackson lives and where his studio is. Here is a photo.

Thanks for the link. I have checked out a number of training plans and think that I have got it about right now.

My sister and her boyfriend are into this sort of thing - nothing like some sibling rivalry to keep me motivated!

Thanks for the links. OMG!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! I have never seen similar triathlon course. Who cares if it is 3k, 5k, 30k or 50k - the joy of the race is the same.

If we had something similar I might be considering to jumping in. My weak point is the biking. I am scared to death to pedal if any moving object (cars, bikers or even walkers) are closer than 10 meters from me. So I keep reading triathletes gym logs to get the courage to jump in.

HAVE FUN!!!!

Eva

P.S.: nice wedding pic

Monday

PM
Bike at gym 25 mins, level 3, 10 mins steady ave 85RPM, 10 mins interval 90sec 100+RPM, 90sec 60 - 70RPM, 5 mins steady 80 RPM

Tuesday

AM
Weights (got up earlier and ate first)
3 min warm up
5 mins abs

leg curl - 3x10 30lbs
lunges - 3 x 10 no weights

db flys 1x10 4kgs 2x10 5kgs
seated chest press 3x10 45lbs

db lateral raises 3x10 2kgs
seated shoulder press 3x10 no weight

tricep cable pull downs 3x10 level 2

PM
walk - 40 mins

well the spin class was enough to make me tired, but was well worth it.

Will try for the swim and also weights this evening.

My weight loss has stalled (why couldn't it stall in 2 kgs time!) so I will have to get a tape measure I think!

Friday 15th

PM - Weights
Warm up 3 mins cross trainer
Abs 5 mins

Squats
2 x 10 15kgs
1 x 8 20kgs

Leg Press
Tried the machine, was pretty much pointless because I had to fiddle around with the weights to find a decent weight.

Lat Pull downs
3x10 weight - unsure

Seated Row
As above

Biceps
3x10 4kgs

Sat
PM

Swim - 1km. Found a good rhythm and this felt like an easy swim. So next time with extend the distance another 500m with some longer non stop swims and some pace work.

Sun
AM
Weights

5 min warm up treadmill
Abs 5 mins

Lunges
3 x 10 (each leg individually) 3 kg

Leg Curl
3 x 10 20 kgs

Db Bench Press
2 x 10 5 kgs
1 x 10 6 kgs

Db Flies
3 x 10 4 kgs

Shoulder Press (again the machines at my new gym give a lot more assistance than at my old one).
2 x 10 15kgs
1 x 10 20kgs

Lat raises
3 x 10 3 kgs

Kiwifi,

THANKS for the recommendation . Last time when we were there we DID have Pencarrow Martinborough 2001 Pinot Noir to this meals:

NATURAL HERB SALAD
Fresh field greens, basil, dill, cilantro, mint, parsley, chervil, in a sweet vinaigrette
TURNER VENISON MEDALLIONS - appetizer
The finest quality venison in the world - perfectly aged Turner Venison medallions, seared rare, served with a spiced fig compote in a filo parcel, finished with a raspberry red wine sauce
TURNER VENISON STEAK

Minimum 14-day aged Turner Venison steak , pan-seared, oven-finished, celery root purée, caramelized cippolini onions, mushrooms, shallots, finished with a classic pinot noir demi-glace



Yesterday we had another pinot noir Martinborough Wineyard, Martinborough 2001. It was recommended by the waiter as another (he did remember that we had Pencarrow last time) great wine to our meals:


TURNER LOBSTER BISQUE
Fresh Turner Lobster stock made from fresh Turner Loster bodies, then we add chunks of fresh Turner Lobster meat
TURNER KING SALMON SALAD

Crispy-skin, fresh Turner New Zealand King Salmon, pan-roasted, served on top of fresh garden greens, rocket, yellow and red cherry tomatoes, with lemon vinaigrette

TURNER VENISON CHOP

The finest venison in the world - Minimum 14-day aged, thick double-cut Turner Venison rib chop, pan-seared, sautéed asparagus, finished with an orange cognac demi

I must admit this restaurant is our first New Zealand adventure - and everything (meal, wine, service, interior, etc.) is "perfect''. The taste of these dishes were very unique, and very different from the similar dishes from other countries. We plan to go back to check other seafood, beef dishes.



I will check our wine stores to see the New Zealand selection, and hope to get help from you to find the best ones.

Thanks very much for the wine links. I checked all the tiny details. We plan a wine shopping tour very soon - we have many huge wine store here with thousand of different bottles of imported wine. I hope to pick up some good NZ bottles - for affordable price. (According our experience those stores offer the same bottles for 1/3- 1/4 price than the restaurants.)
Eva