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‘…every topic you’d ever want to know about when you start out…for the total novice triathlete.′ (Triathlon Plus, March 2011).
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Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. Triathlon Training For Dummies is packed with insider tips and proven methods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation you need to stick to your program, eat better to maximize your energy, and prevent injures both before and during the race.
This authoritative guide helps you evaluate your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to set manageable realistic training goals. You’ll learn how to establish a workout schedule, choose a target finish time get the right, affordable equipment you’ll need for each leg of the race, and maximize your fitness and form for swimming, biking, and running. You’ll also get plenty of help in putting it all together as you focus your training, add dual workouts, become a quick–change artist, and save time during transitions. Discover how to:
- Choose an event to train for based on your fitness level
- Get into your best possible shape
- Select the right equipment and sportswear
- Train for an Olympic, Sprint, or Ironman triathlon
- Fuel your body and prevent injuries
- Prepare for training sessions
- Maintain energy and recover quickly
- Set training schedules for every triathlon event
- Treat common training and racing injuries
- Live like an athlete
Triathlon Training For Dummies comes complete with resources for finding triathlons near you, lists of items to bring along on race day, and tips on registration formalities and racing etiquette.
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Welcome to the sport of triathlon - a race that combines swimming, cycling, and running in one event. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Welcome to the sport of triathlon - a race that combines swimming, cycling, and running in one event. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent book for novices!
I am about to take part in my third sprint triathlon and am still referring to it now.
Designed so you don't need to read it cover to cover but pick out the bits you need to know.
Would recommend.
I am about to take part in my third sprint triathlon and am still referring to it now.
Designed so you don't need to read it cover to cover but pick out the bits you need to know.
Would recommend.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book after a search through Amazon as I am slowly trying to motivate myself in completing a triathlon, starting off with short / sprint events and then maybe moving on to longer distance events.
This book seemed to be a good start as to all the information that I needed to help me make the decision as to whether or not this is something I want (can) do.
Haven't read it all (as yet) - but this book does exactly what it says on the tin. Giving a good in-sight into training regimes, tips and nutrition for different disciplines and different distance events.
Once order was processed, book arrived quickly (within estimated delivery of 3-5 days) and was in very good condition.
All in all - a good purchase for gleaming the information that I want.
This book seemed to be a good start as to all the information that I needed to help me make the decision as to whether or not this is something I want (can) do.
Haven't read it all (as yet) - but this book does exactly what it says on the tin. Giving a good in-sight into training regimes, tips and nutrition for different disciplines and different distance events.
Once order was processed, book arrived quickly (within estimated delivery of 3-5 days) and was in very good condition.
All in all - a good purchase for gleaming the information that I want.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Good Help for a Beginner
16 Feb 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I found this book to be pretty helpful in explaining the basics of a Triathlon to the uniniated. I didn't understand how the transitions worked and never heard of tri suits until I read this book. It's written in that positive easy to read Dummies style. If you're thinking of doing your first Tri, I highly recommend it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Helpful to novice.
11 April 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book offers good advice for someone who has little knowledge about triathlons. The beginning even offers encouragement for choosing to train for one. My husband felt the book was geared more toward women athletes, but he still read it. Overall, a good starting point.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Prep
21 April 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was an excellent preparation for my first triathlon. It gave me all the information needed on the various gear and training required. I owe a large part of my success in my first tri to this book and I highly recommend it! If you are wondering about this fun and challenging sport, get this book and give it a try!
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