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The Complete Book of Triathlon is for all athletes who want to improve in or convert to the fascinating sport of triathlon. It shows among other things how to construct a training program, how to approach a competition and offers an Encyclopedia that covers all aspects of triathlon. This book shows the triathlete and aspiring triathlete everything they need to know about triathlon, whether a sporting novice or an accomplished athlete in another sport. It tells you how to get started, what equipment to buy, the diet you will need, how to devise a training routine and how to arrange your busy life in order to accommodate it, and then explains how to finish a race, as well as how to recover fro...
The Complete Book of Triathlon is for all athletes who want to improve in or convert to the fascinating sport of triathlon. It shows among other things how to construct a training program, how to approach a competition and offers an Encyclopedia that covers all aspects of triathlon. This book shows the triathlete and aspiring triathlete everything they need to know about triathlon, whether a sporting novice or an accomplished athlete in another sport. It tells you how to get started, what equipment to buy, the diet you will need, how to devise a training routine and how to arrange your busy life in order to accommodate it, and then explains how to finish a race, as well as how to recover fro...
This book explains how to mentally prepare for triathlon and ultra-distance endurance events. Once you consider taking part in competing, you increase the risk of a mental melt down. This book will help you develop an automatic response mechanism to deal with doubts and fears. The book is not about mental toughness but learning how to train the mind.
Covers all aspects of triathlon, from getting started, to training, to how to finish a race.
Every triathlete wants to be leaner, faster, and more successful. But for most athletes, training is not enough. You need to focus on diet as well as training volume to achieve your optimal weight. Weight Management for Triathletes provides detailed and practical information and the tools that can help frustrated triathletes to improve their body composition for performance and aesthetics. This book is aimed to help triathletes competing on every level and distance from sprint to Olympic and longer distances. Well researched and insightful, this book offers easy-to-follow strategies for various diets, describes the importance of low body fat, and shows how to use body fat data in order to implement a weight control program for the long haul. You will find the motivation and encouragement to lose weight, and with a leaner and fitter body, and an understanding of proper nutrition you will quickly perform better in races.
This book is a solid introduction to mountain bike training that is based on training science foundations and discipline-specific features (e.g., crosscountry and marathon). Details and overviews of all basic areas of training methodology are presented: aspects of heart-rate-oriented training, periodization of training into different phases and advice on how to plan and evaluate your own training diary. Information and suggestions on strength training and stretching are accompanied by tips on optimal and performance-enhancing nutrition. The book finishes with descriptions of technique and mental training.
'Rain pelted down on the back of my neck and saltwater rushed down my throat as I tried to breathe into a wave. A foghorn started booming from a lighthouse in the distance. For a moment I thought it was a rescue siren for me. Imagine if I got rescued on day two. That would be embarrassing.' In June 2013 Sean Conway set out from Landâe(tm)s End in his bid to be the first person to swim the length of Britain. It was a challenge so extreme that not only had it never been attempted before, but most of the sponsors Sean approached turned him down as they were worried that he would die trying. Landlocked Cheltenham âe" Seanâe(tm)s hometown âe" isnâe(tm)t really the ideal place to train for a ...
Offers information about triathlon and triathlon training, covering such topics as equipment, diet, training routines, time management, racing, and recovering.
Raise your game and swim faster, run faster and cycle faster with The Triathlon Book, the one-stop reference for every triathlete. Find all the essentials you need to improve your performance: clear, customisable training plans for all triathlon distances from pool-based races to Ironman level. Step-by-step exercises help to build your strength and stamina, plus expert advice on race day strategy detailing everything from motivation and reducing transition times, to nutrition, kit and equipment. Tailor your training to your own individual needs with self-assessment questionnaires and customisable training plans so you can reach your goals. The Triathlon Book can also help when things go wrong, offering trustworthy advice on treating common triathlon injuries and maintaining a healthy body. Whether you're a novice or an Ironman, let The Triathlon Book show you how to train safely and effectively to reach your full potential as a triathlete.