Your First Triathlon Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week, 2nd Edition

Name: Your First Triathlon Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week, 2nd Edition
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ISBN: 9781934030868

ISBN-10: 1934030864

ISBN-13: 9781934030868

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Joe Friel

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America's top triathlon coach offers a simple 12-week plan that will prepare aspiring triathletes for their first race in just 5 hours a week. This clear and comprehensive book prepares aspiring triathletes for the challenge of their first tri through a simple, 12-week training plan that requires fewer than 5 hours a week. By race day, you'll have the confidence and fitness to enjoy your first triathlon.Your First Triathlonoffers a 12-week training plan for total beginners as well as custom plans for athletes already experienced in swimming, cycling, or running. The easy-to-use plans include achievable swim, bike, run, and optional strength workouts that will slowly but surely build you…

Book details

List price: $24.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: VeloPress
Publication date: 4/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.02" wide x 8.98" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 0.880



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Your New Challenge


Race Distances


Choosing and Entering a Race


Your First Race


Can You Do It?


A New Sport (or Three)



Your Triathlon Lifestyle


Motivation


Recovery


Weight and Exercise


Exercise and Aging



Your Nutrition


Fueling Before Exercise


Fueling During Exercise


Refueling After Exercise


Eating During the Rest of the Day



Your Support


Emotional Support


Training Support


Technical Support


Where to Find More Information



Your Swimming


Flawed Technique


Reinforcing Good Technique


Where to Swim


Swimming Equipment



Your Cycling


Your Bike


Other Cycling Equipment


Basic Cycling Skills


Bike Safety



Your Running


Good Running Form


Building Fitness for New Runners


Staying Healthy


Where to Run


Running in Hot Weather


Running Equipment



Your Muscles


Getting Stronger


Strength Exercises


Strength-Training Phases


Improving Your Flexibility



Your Training Plan


Getting Fit: The Big Picture


Finding the Right Training Plan


What to Do When Things Don't Go as Planned



Your Advanced Training Gear


Heart Rate Monitors


Power Meters


GPS Devices


Accelerometers


Back to the Future



Your First Triathlon


Race Week


The Day Before


Race Morning


Race Start


After the Race


Epilogue



Workouts



Gear Checklists



Triathlon Resources


Glossary


Index


About the Author