Aloha all and much respect to you.

Mahalo..... from Scotland??? 

Welcome, I started the journey at 275#, I have been holding onto 235# for a couple years now.  I too dream of Kona, but I know that an Ironman in 08 is my current goal.

My only advice is train smart (follow the 10% rule), be patient, and log your workouts.  That way, when I am slogging through 9 minute miles an wondering why I can't run faster, I can look at your beginning logs and see I started out at 14 minute miles.  Puts things in perspective.

Oh, and have fun.

Chris

Welcome!  Small but consistent progress will see you to your goals.  Not sure how much weight you have to lose but perhaps the 'Beginner Exerciser' program would be a good start as it works on the bike and swim first (low impact) before bringing the run in.

Of course Michael Pates program is pretty good too.

Let us know if any questions.

Aloha!  I've got the think you have some connection to Hawaii already. 

 Another great feature about this site is the training logs.  Use it to track your workouts and you will see your progress over time.  Also, your new buddies can drop in on you there and give you encouragement.

Enjoy the sport, and welcome to BT! 

Wow, what a way to start!!!

It's all about consistency.  If you can stick to your training plan consistently, I think you'll be amazed at what you'll accomplish.

Oh, and could you type w/ a Scottish accent?  I think it would give us a real international feel here at BT?

Welcome. Like everybody says be smart about your training, don’t do to much at once. But what I have found even more important, you need to get use to working out, it will probably take a couple of weeks, but once there you will have overcome a big hurdle. Then it will be no more sitting on the couch wondering if you should workout, you just do it

And you are closer to Kona then most of us here ! You already speak the local language

Aloooooohaaaaa!  I started my own journey toward the goal of an IM distance almost a year ago.  It is a long road, but the view points I've stopped at along the way to my ultimate goal have made it one of the most rewarding things I have undertaken.  This site does it all - excellent resources and good people to encourage you to reach your goals and stay motivated.

If you haven't run much before, go slow and read up on it.  A lot of us found out the hard way that its easy to bite off too much, too soon.  Going slow takes patience but in the end, its more rewarding when you start knocking out some longer distances rather than being sidelined to the couch nursing an injury.

Aloah Paul!

Congrats on your endeavour and remember... slow and steady is the key!