Binding: Paperback Brand: Human Kinetics Dewey Decimal Number: 796.4257 EAN: 9780880118118 ISBN: 0880118113 Label: Human Kinetics Publishers Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 221 Publication Date: 1999-02 Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers Sales Rank: 188478 Studio: Human Kinetics Publishers
Product DescriptionTake the guesswork out of triathlon training and racing. Triathlon 101 is an essential text for every athlete who’s serious about succeeding in multisport events.
Inside you will learn how to • design your own triathlon training calendar and logbook, • choose the proper equipment to fit you and your budget, • eat during training and “load up” for racing, • prevent overtraining and recover quickly from common injuries, • swim and navigate safely in open water, • smoothly transition from one sport to the next, and • taper your training to peak on race day.
Sample training programs, photos featuring the best current equipment and correct technique, and expert advice from top pros and coaches—Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson—will help you improve your skills and times rapidly.
Spare yourself the trial-and-error experiences that discourage many from the sport. Be a smart triathlete from the start. Take the best course available for developing multisport athletes—Triathlon 101.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Nice Intro to Triathlons but don't take the swimming advice too seriously
All in all, I think this is a really nice intro, especially if you are new to triathlons. Nice overview of all the events, and good snip-its of advice on a training program and how to balance working on all 3 sports.
Just a slight nit with the swimming section where Terry Laughlin pretty much tells you not to spend any time on developing swimming endurance or much time in the water other than to do some drills. If you are a swimmer from the start, this is ridiculous. If you are new or ... Read More
Rating: - Great book for first time triathletes
If you have significant experience in any one of the sports, it may be of less use, but overall a very good basic resource. It has some training tables, offers insights into the difference between races with different lengths. I liked the explanation of triathlon rules and essential gear required.
Rating: - Tri Prep
I found this book to be very informative. The workout suggestions have been helpful especially the swim drills. I highly recommend this book for the tri newby.
Rating: - Triathlon 101
Excellent beginners books for those preparing to enter this sport. This book is just what i was looking for, given all the questions I had surrounding Triathlon training. The input given in the book on the equipment recommendations proved useful in pointing me in the right direction. A great buy.
Rating: - Great introduction to Triathlon
This was the first book on Triathlon racing and training that I bought - several years ago. Its a well-written introduction to the sport and to training. An easy read, it covers all the basics - swim technique, biking mileage and the ever popular run.
I think any beginner should start with this book for the sections on nutrition, staying healthy and race preparation. Some of the best advice you can get - aside from fellow triathletes - is in this book about race day prep, things to ... Read More
- Nice Intro to Triathlons but don't take the swimming advice too seriously
- Great book for first time triathletes
- Triathlon 101
