I have started training for my first triathlon. It is the Pacific Grove Triathlon. 1 mile swim, 24 miles bike, 6.2 mile run.
My goal is to get down to 160 before the race. I have been training for the last few weeks and I'm already down to 165 from 172.
I'm following this program:
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=31
It is pretty tough so far. I'll keep you updated.