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TRIATHLETE MAGAZINE'S COMPLETE BOOK OF TRIATHLON offers the best advice, stories and tips from elite coaches and athletes who have contributed to the magazine over the years in one handy, easily-referenced package. Striking a balance between technical depth and beginner-friendliness, the book appeals to both novices and veterans by omitting all unnecessary detail and getting down to the bottom line guidelines that all triathletes can use. Also, where appropriate, the book offers guidelines for the various categories of triathlete - beginners, veterans, short-course specialists and even ironman specialists.
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Matt Fitzgerald is a highly regarded career sports and fitness journalist whose work has appeared in all the major publications. He is a frequent contributor to Triathlete Magazine.
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In 1978, a small but spirited group of endurance athletes completed the first Ironman Triathlon (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), just to see whether they could. Read the first page
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In 1978, a small but spirited group of endurance athletes completed the first Ironman Triathlon (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), just to see whether they could. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are certainly better triathlon books out there, but this does at least give a good general and demystifying overview of the sport for the beginner, and digs down into more detail as you advance. But I couldn't see myself going back to this once I have acquired practical knowledge. It's fairly well written, with brief flashes of wry humour to lighten the mood. But frankly, its very dull to look at. It is laid out like they used to publish in the 80s - mostly long-form text with only a few photos and box-outs/charts/tables. For someone who has grown used to the brilliant Men's Health/Runners World style books, this makes reading it more of a haul than a pleasure. I only paid a few quid for this among a selection of other tri books, so I'm happy, but if you only want to buy one book, don't make it this one!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book after having a copy on loan from the library for the previous three months. As an 'age grouper' coming to triathlon as a sport in the past year I have been looking for a source of clear, concise and practical knowledge that I could use to develop my interest and achieve my goals. This is it. If you want to invest in something that will tell you everything you need to know, in easy language, and that will last for as long as your interest lasts, this is it. I have read it from cover to cover and I am now going back into it selectively to remind myself what I need to do in each discipline, and across disciplines, in respect of technique improvements and timing plans. If I could give it 5½ stars I would.
11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A slightly more technical book for the triathlete who has finished at least one triathlon. Useful for the sheer volume of information that it contains - and a chapter on shopping - the fourth leg!
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