Background: 29 year old male 6’3 200lbs used to be a competitive runner, had hip surgery 3 years ago (not a hip replacement). My times were 5km- 14:47 10km- 31:58 half- 1:10.32.

I am currently looking at a big journey of something new and fun. I have a supportive partner and my career allows me to make my own schedule. I’m looking to making my training goals for 1 year and then reevaluating them next fall.
I’m looking for help in direction and suggestions for someone starting fresh.

My plan is to do an Ironman in 3 years, hoping to do a couple triathlons next summer at a variety of different distances. Then the next year hopefully build up for a half Ironman. Then the next year full Ironman. My current fitness is running 40km a week (3-4 runs) and lifting 4 times a week. I am in relatively great shape for my age and height. What I want to transition this winter in cold Canada is 3 runs 1 big stationary bike and 1 swim (3 lift sessions). As we get closer to the spring that will ramp to more mileage and quality. Do a couple triathlons in the summer and marathon in the fall.

Problem is I need to acquire a bike and I really don’t want to break the bank for a nice quality bike right away. I am a pretty decent swimmer. I used to swim competitive for 2 years when I was in my teens.