Everything has it's place!

As you can see from the right I've added links to each of my training diaries for running, swimming and cycling. I'll keep this blog for my plans and updates.

I've received a few questions via comments and I'll answer them in the comments as they come. Any ideas / info for this blog, my training or triathlons please send them in, they'll be much appreciated!

Results

I've decided not to clutter this blog with all my training results so I've posted them into a different blog which can be viewed by clicking the link in my profile box or here. I've only got running so far, but will post swimming and cycling soon.

p.s The swimming book above is great! I'm halfway through.

The Start!

This is the start of my triathlon blog, which I'll be updating with my training, equipment, goals and experiences.

Let's start off with the equipment I've got.

My Bike:

Specialized Hard Rock Pro.

(http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=20845)

I bought it when I was more interested in mountain biking, but it will have to do until I can afford to buy a road bike. I mostly ride to work on it 2-3 times a week, a distance of 18k (12 miles) each way.

As well as the essential extras like helmet and lights, I've recently fitted a bike computer to monitor my speed, distance, time and cadence.

It's a Sigma BC 1606L DTS wireless + Cadence (http://www.sigmasport.com/en/produkte/bikecomputer/topline_wireless/bc1606ldts_cadence/?punkt=features).

This was really easy to install on my bike, took 5-10 mins and it was working straight away!

Running

As well as some crotch hugging jogging bottoms and a jacket to keep the rain off my iPod, I've invested in a good pair of trainers:

Nike Air Structure Triax+10 Road Running Shoe

It's support running shoe with dual density Phylon midsole, Nike footbridge (to slow rate of pronation, as I do a little), dual pressure Air provides cushioning. New larger Duralon pad reduces weight and gives this running shoe a smoother ride, which I can verify!

To go with my trainers (and my bike), I've also got a video ipod nano with a nike+ connector to monitor my running progress and a handy armband to keep it in

Check out http://nikeplus.nike.com/

I've also recently aquired these books on my brothers advice:

Total Immersion (Paperback) by Terry Laughlin (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Total-Immersion-Terry-Laughlin/dp/0743253434/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201125392&sr=1-1)

Triathletes Training Bible by Joe Friel (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1931382425/ref=sib_rdr_dp)

On my next post, I'll get some times up here!