swingate on January 24th, 2006

I came across a pretty handy software app for keeping track of workouts. It’s good for running, swiming, biking, weights and cardio machines. Give it a try!
Evenfit Workout Log Software

I did pretty good yesterday til those Oreos got the jump on me while I was watching tv.
Breakfast:
Kashi GoLean cereal w/2% milk (8 grams fiber!)
Lunch:
Chicken [...]

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swingate on January 2nd, 2006

Okay, so I already announced i’m training for triathlon now. This year I’ll just be doing individual 5Ks, 10Ks and half century bike (50 mile) rides. I am currently following a “couch to 5K” running program with some cycling interspersed. I have picked out my first two events for 2006.
Bike - Solvang Half Century on [...]

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swingate on November 10th, 2005

I found a couple of links to beginner triathlon training routines. Due to the short days I’m going to confine my weekday workouts to indoors then try to get in a short run/walk and bike ride on weekends.

http://www.winningmag.com/training/beginner/first.shtml
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/default.asp
http://www.aarp.org/health/fitness/sports/triathlontrainingbeginner.html

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swingate on November 9th, 2005

Okay. I’m gonna do it. No, seriously….this time I’m really gonna do it. I’ve batted around the idea of attempting to complete a triathlon for years. Ever since I started cycling 10 years ago I’ve watched the Ironman Triathlon with equal parts awe and intrigue. I hate to swim (I swim fine…I just don’t like [...]

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