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New edition covers all the specialized training needs of triathletes, including completely updated nutrition, recovery, and weight training information, plus seasoned advice on the mental aspects of training. Shows how to achieve greater fitness by examining personal strengths and weaknesses. Appendices include annual training plan worksheets.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best. Period., 18 Sep 2008

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In my opinion, the goal of this book is to give people who want to compete in triathalons a scientific, self-coached training plan. Does it deliver? Absolutely. The book accomplishes this through six, cleanly divided parts.

Part one, "The self-trained triathlete" is concerned with the "philosophical" basis for methodical training. It deals with things such as attitide and commitment, which are as important to me as the physical training.

Part two, "From lab to real world" talks about the scientific foundation of training and goes into the science and priciples of training (i.e. progressive resistance, periodization, etc.).

Part three, "Training with a purpose" seems to pull together parts one and two in which a system of purposeful training is described. This part will help the reader to determine exactly what their training needs are and the best ways to address them.

Part four, simply titled "Planning" is really the heart of the book. Here the book helps you design your own training plan for a season, week by week.

Part five, "Racing and recovering" takes you through the many details of preparing to race and recovering after. In other words, it gives you info on what to do before and after the actual race. This information is essential as many athletes neglect to recover properly before starting training again for the next race.

Part six, "The competative edge" talks about other supplemental aspects of training that can contribute to peak performance. Here the book covers things such as swimming tips, weight training ex's, eating tips, keeping a training diary, etc. I like to think of this chapter as a kind of "tie up the loose ends" section.

Truly a book that lives up to its name, I can't see many readers coming away from this book without picking up much useful information- from the beginner to the experienced. Athletes with foot pain that interferes with their training might also find The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution helpful too. Happy training!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Triathletes Training Bible, 23 Jul 2002

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This book is excellent for the novice triathlete willing to learn a bit more technical information. The book is well segmented into easily digestible sections. The writer is an experienced coach and world triathlete so gives confidence in his work.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow training throrough training manual., 9 Dec 1998

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Joe Friel's latest training book is possibly one of the most encompassing books about triathlon training out there. It covers nearly ever aspect of the sport. While some people may disagree with some elements of Friel's training schedules, there is little doubt that they are solidly based. It is extremely easy for a reader to make their own schedule from this book. It makes the process simple and easy to understand. This book is a must for any triathlete who wishes to either know more about training, or who wants to set up their own schedule for periodization triathlon training.

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I found it overly complex and lacking in focus. Friel introduces a lot of new and not very intuitive terms for what is basically excercising at different intensities. Read more

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Published 14 months ago by Michael Bironneau

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to get serious- Get this book!!!
A compeling read for the multi-sport athelete, i read it from cover to cover in three days!!!
The training plans are easy to follow and construct. Read more

Published on 7 Jun 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are/ want to be a triathlete, get this book. Period.
I stumbled into triathlon with no background in any of the disciplines. After 3 months of disorganised training, I bought this book. Read more

Published on 21 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars IF THERE IS A BETTER BOOK OUT THERE I HAVENT SEEN IT
a great read and helpfull to all standards of triathlete, since reading it and following the guied lines i have improved ten fold.

Published on 5 Mar 2001

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