Triathlon Training

Name: Triathlon Training
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ISBN: 9780736054447

ISBN-10: 0736054448

ISBN-13: 9780736054447

Edition: 2004

Authors: Michael Finch

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No matter what distances you're training for, Triathlon Training offers expert guidance for improving your racing from start to finish. Triathlon Trainingcontains six race-specific programs-two for sprint distances, two for Olympic distances, one for the half Ironman, and one for the Ironman. The sprint and Olympic programs include target race times to help you choose the best program for yourself, based on your ability level. It also details a 12-week, step-by-step, base-building program that you can use to work up to racing distances.The instruction, time management tips, and drills in Triathlon Training will help you make the most effective use of each training day. Insights from…

Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 2/26/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Foreword




Introduction


Origins of triathlon


Ironman and its first stars


Demystifying the jargon


Basic principles of training



Get the right gear


Latest gear for all three disciplines


Setup and getting the most from your bike


Improving your times with aero gizmos



Swim, cycle, run


Gym strength routine


Techniques, drills and top tips for each discipline


Active stretch routine


Handling transitions



Tackling your training


Mind power


Heart-rate monitors


Logbooks


Solid training build-up


6 day-to-day training programs from Sprint Distance to Ironman



Nutrition in triathlon


The triathlete's diet


Pre- and post-race recovery


Carbo-loading


Healthy eating


Supplementation



Race day


Check list


Detailed advice on how to handle each leg


Tips for faster transitions



Aches and pains


Recognizing overtraining


Common injuries for each discipline and how to treat them



The world's great races


5 of the world's most memorable triathlon events


Contacts


Index


Acknowledgments