Triathlon The Go Faster Guide

'Within these pages are the tools, insights and strategy to achieve your goals - faster.' - PT Magazine This book will smarten up your training, improve your technique and help you set out a plan to bring down your race times. Whether you've completed a single discipline, a few events or are already a seasoned triathlete, your goal is the same - to be better. Triathlon - the Go Faster Guide will smarten up your training, improve your technique and help you set out a plan to bring down your race times. Learn how to: - Goal set effectively - Hone your technique across the separate disciplines - including transition - Timetable your sessions - Plan your training in the medium and long term - Eat and drink right to race at your best - Analyse your performance to prepare for the next event You can become your own expert coach. This smart guide will push you ahead of the pack in one of the world's fastest growing and most demanding sports. Within these pages are the tools, insights and strategy to achieve your goals - faster.

From Triathlete magazine - the most popular and extensivesource for triathlon information - comes this guidebook of weeklytraining plans for triathletes of all skill levels.

The Triathlon Training Book is your one-stop reference for training and competing in a triathlon. Find all the essentials you need to start training and improve your performance: • Clear, customizable training plans for all triathlon distances. • Step-by-step exercises to build your strength. • Incredible illustrations that explain efficiency and speed. • Expert advice on race-day strategy, nutrition, and equipment. • Trustworthy advice on treating common triathlon injuries and maintaining a healthy body. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned Ironman veteran, you'll find what you need in The Triathlon Training Book. There's even a special performance chapter with detailed anatomical artwork that explains the physiology and body mechanics for swimming, cycling, and running so you can see what's happening inside your body as you train.

A breakthrough program for triathletes -- beginner, intermediate, and advanced -- showing how to balance training intensity to maximize performance -- from a fitness expert and elite coach. Cutting-edge research has proven that triathletes and other endurance athletes experience their greatest performance when they do 80 percent of their training at low intensity and the remaining 20 percent at moderate to high intensity. But the vast majority of recreational triathletes are caught in the so-called "moderate-intensity rut," spending almost half of their time training too hard--harder than the pros. Training harder isn't smarter; it actually results in low-grade chronic fatigue that prevents recreational athletes from getting the best results. In 80/20 Triathlon, Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden lay out the real-world and scientific evidence, offering concrete tips and strategies, along with complete training plans for every distance--Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman, and Ironman--to help athletes implement the 80/20 rule of intensity balance. Benefits include reduced fatigue and injury risk, improved fitness, increased motivation, and better race results.

Ever dream of being an elite endurance athlete and competing in races like Hawaii's Ironman? Professional athletes are not the only people who have the ability to attain superior athletic accomplishments. Every season tens of thousands of amateur triathletes compete head-to-head, pushing their physical and mental strength to the absolute limits. The standard Ironman competition is a true test: a 2.4-mile open-water swim, followed by a 112-mile bike leg, and a 26.2-mile marathon run. Sought-after multisport coach, Don Fink assures readers that the challenge is not too difficult, the dream is not impossible. His time-efficient training methods have been honed over the years and have been proved to aid anyone in achieving their athletic dreams. Be Iron-Fit provides practical training information in a step-by-step, enjoyable way so that even everyday athletes can attain ultimate conditioning. Included in this revolutionary guide is information on: - The essential workouts - The training cycle- Core training - 12-week training programs - Effective time management - The principle of gradual adaptation - Effective heart-rate training - Preparing with training races - Proper technique - Equipment tips - Race and pre-race strategies - Mental training - Effective goal setting and race selection- Nutrition - And much more With the proper preparation and training techniques explained here, virtually anyone can attain supreme fitness.

Learn how to train effectively right from the start with this easy-to-follow triathlon training guide. After reading this book, you will be able to: - Understand the sport of triathlon "what is a triathlon and how does it work?" - Develop a comprehensive triathlon training plan that simplifies your season and removes the guesswork - Train smarter, not harder so you get maximum results for very little time spent and minimize the risk of getting injured - Help you decide on the right triathlon wetsuit, triathlon shoes, triathlon bike - Teach you mental toughness so you feel confident when you are on the start line - Decide what race length is best for you from sprint triathlon to Ironman triathlon - Buy the right triathlon gear to suit your ability and your aspirations In this Triathlon Book, you will discover: - Where to start - types of races, what you need to know, and where to begin - Jargon buster - helping you understand the terms of the sport so you can understand what people are talking about when they say "T1" or "Brick"! - Triathlon training rules and techniques - Swimming technique and etiquette - Running technique and how to prevent injury and run faster - Cycling in a pack what to do and what not to do - Transition - how to lay it out, what to bring, and how to be effective - Understanding triathlon nutrition and why it is key, how best to manage your race day fuel, and does triathlon nutrition vary between triathlon training and racing - Race day - what to look out for, how to prepare, and what to expect

Your First Triathlon offers a 12-week training plan for total beginners as well as custom plans for athletes who have some experience in running, cycling, or swimming. Each triathlon training schedule includes realistic swimming, biking, and running workouts with options to add strength workouts. These simple plans will build anyone into a triathlete. Friel simplifies your triathlon race day with smart tips to navigate your race packet pickup, set up your transition area, fuel for your race, finish your swim without stress or fear, and ensure your race goes smoothly from the moment you wake up until you cross the finish line. Triathlon is a fun and challenging sport that can help you get fit, healthy, and feeling great. Your First Triathlon will help you get off to a great start in the swim-bike-run sport.

Be Your Best at Triathlon will support you through every aspect of the sport, from the beginning of your training to race day. Whether you have a few hours a week or want a more intense training programme, you will find a training schedule to meet your needs. Offering advice on developing your technique, improving your performance and how to master the three disciplines, this book will enable you to achieve your goals. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of taking part in a triathlon. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.