Subject: Help with workout schedule....Thought I would step out of the shadows and say "hi".  My name is Chris and I live The Woodlands, Texas.  I'm 32 and have reintroduced my body to physical activity after a 12 year hiatus.  I have been doing a little running and cycling over the last few months and have seen some weight loss and other positive results.  But I have just added swimming to my regimen last week and could really use some help in setting up my schedule.  I did take a look at the programs listed here....but feel I need something a little different.   
 
So if y'all could help that would be great.      
 
So here are a few known variables: 
  
--My stats are as follows: 6' 1" @ 225lbs.   (I hope to drop at least 25 lbs by Oct 1st ) 
  
--My first Tri is Dave Scott's Texas Man Tri on October 10th.  It involves a  500M swim (open water)/18.5 mile bike/5K run. 
  
--Time in NOT an issue.  I own my own company and work from home so I can make my own schedule.  I will dedicate however many hours or days it takes. 
  
--I have hired a swim coach and will be training with her on Sundays and Wednesdays in the A.M.  But I will still need at least 2 other training sessions a week as it is my weakest sport. 
  
--I would like to keep my runs to 2-3 sessions per week at this point. I am prone to shin splints and until I lose a few more pounds I'm not sure my legs can take more than that.  I have been HR training the last 6 weeks and can go for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 60%-75% MHR.  Half of these sessions are spent at a fast walk pace. 
  
--Biking is my strength at this point.  I have been doing 5-10 miles per session 3-4 times per week. 
  
I would really appreciate any help you y'all could provide. 
  
Chris 
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