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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is Don Fink's 2nd Edition and updated version of the hugely popular Be Ironfit. This has become somewhat of a triathletes 'bible' and is a must not only for anyone considering long distance triathlon training and racing, but also for those who want to achieve a very high level of fitness. Don Fink has managed to document and explain in a very clear way, that achieving the 'Ironman' dream is very doable for the majority of people. His tried and tested principles of training are based around efficient time management and quality training and he documents many examples of 'normal' athletes with full time jobs and families etc that manage to successfully achieve their Ironman goals with his help, without having sacrificed the all important quality family and friends time. I have used other triathlon training books in the past but quickly got confused with the scientific terminology and principles suggested, in this book Don has outlined 30 week training plans for the beginner, intermediate and competitive athlete which makes extremely useful reference.
Overall, an extremely well structured easy to understand book and highly recommended.
A note about the Author:
Don Fink is an internationally known triathlon and running coach, and author. He an his wife Melanie have coached hundreds of athletes to personal best times and breakthrough performances utilizing their innovative training approaches.
In addition to being a coach Don Fink is also an elite athlete. He has raced over 30 Iron Distance triathlons and recorded many age group victories and course records. Don's Time of 9:08 at the 2004 ironman Florida is still one of the fastest times recorded by and athlete in the 45-49 age group. Don has also placed top three overall in the 2002 Ultra man world Championships (6.2mile swim, 262-mile bike, and 52.4 mile run) in Hawaii.
Overall, an extremely well structured easy to understand book and highly recommended.
A note about the Author:
Don Fink is an internationally known triathlon and running coach, and author. He an his wife Melanie have coached hundreds of athletes to personal best times and breakthrough performances utilizing their innovative training approaches.
In addition to being a coach Don Fink is also an elite athlete. He has raced over 30 Iron Distance triathlons and recorded many age group victories and course records. Don's Time of 9:08 at the 2004 ironman Florida is still one of the fastest times recorded by and athlete in the 45-49 age group. Don has also placed top three overall in the 2002 Ultra man world Championships (6.2mile swim, 262-mile bike, and 52.4 mile run) in Hawaii.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Not an overly fussy book, if your looking for something more scientfic and in depth, It does what it says on the tin, it's simple and easy to follow and any one who is training for an IM will appreciate the simplistic aproach this is what you need to do ... do it
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought the book as I've entered my first half ironman in May and full ironman in July and I wanted to know how to train properly for both events.
It's well written and easy for an IM novice like me to understand! The programmes are set out so all you have to do is be disciplined and motivate yourself to follow them. I'm on week 7 of the competitive programme (there are three levels of difficulty to choose from) and so far it's not been too tough but it does get a lot more intense as the weeks pass and it's only a matter of time before training completely takes over my life!
Don Fink covers all the areas I wanted to know about - the section on training in the correct heart rate zones and what to do if you miss a training session were really helpful.
I would recommend this book people who want to take the guesswork out of training and get on with it :)
It's well written and easy for an IM novice like me to understand! The programmes are set out so all you have to do is be disciplined and motivate yourself to follow them. I'm on week 7 of the competitive programme (there are three levels of difficulty to choose from) and so far it's not been too tough but it does get a lot more intense as the weeks pass and it's only a matter of time before training completely takes over my life!
Don Fink covers all the areas I wanted to know about - the section on training in the correct heart rate zones and what to do if you miss a training session were really helpful.
I would recommend this book people who want to take the guesswork out of training and get on with it :)
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Great
Good, straight to the point book. I like it as there is not too much complicated science and training sessions. Read more
Published 4 months ago by wannabeironman
good advice/tips
this book gives good incite into the world of 'Ironman' and some usefull tips on preparing for one. Even though i've swum, run and cycled for years July will be my first 1/2... Read more
Published 5 months ago by al
A must for all Iron distance athletes
A great book with great tips from a man who knows what it takes. If you think that you don't have the time to train for Iron races, think again. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Aquaman
Highly recommended
I made the mistake of buying Joe Friel's Going Long before someone advised me to have a look at Beironfit. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ricardo72383
It really does work.
I bought this book with the specific aim of entering Ironman Wales in September 2011. I had done all other tri distances and struggled through a middle distance in 2010 in 7hr... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ironman Wales Finisher
Fab book
This is a very easy book to follow have not started the plan yet but i am really looking forward to it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by gromit
iron fit training
I have only just entered the world of triathlon this year and have only been doing all three disiplines since last october. Read more
Published 9 months ago by spryman
Be Iron Fit
Non too technical guide to Ironman training. Lots of good advice, but many of the personal profiles the author shares with us are several years old and could do with updating. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Triumphant
Iron Fitness
I can't wait to use this book! My big "plan" is to enter an Ironman in 2012 but first overcome a middle distance in 2011. Read more
Published 17 months ago by NattyB
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