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Triathlon Training for Dummies
Contributor(s): Pitney, Deirdre (Author), Dourney, Donna (Author)
ISBN: 0470383879     ISBN-13: 9780470383872
Publisher: For Dummies
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2008
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Annotation: Training effectively for a triathlon is about getting your body used to moving for the same amount of time it will take you to complete the event. So, "Triathlon Training For Dummies" outlines effective training programs based on the readers perceived level of fitness and expected time to the finish line, detailing a four-hour-per-week training program for a Sprint triathlon, eight hours for an Olympic and 20 hours (a much greater time--and mental--commitment) for an Ironman.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Triathlon
- Sports & Recreation | Training
Dewey: 796.425
LCCN: 2008939321
Series: For Dummies
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.3" W x 9" (1.15 lbs) 368 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. Triathlon Training For Dummies is packed with insider tips and proven methods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation you need to stick to your program, eat better to maximize your energy, and prevent injures both before and during the race.

This authoritative guide helps you evaluate your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to set manageable realistic training goals. You'll learn how to establish a workout schedule, choose a target finish time get the right, affordable equipment you'll need for each leg of the race, and maximize your fitness and form for swimming, biking, and running. You'll also get plenty of help in putting it all together as you focus your training, add dual workouts, become a quick-change artist, and save time during transitions. Discover how to:

  • Choose an event to train for based on your fitness level
  • Get into your best possible shape
  • Select the right equipment and sportswear
  • Train for an Olympic, Sprint, or Ironman triathlon
  • Fuel your body and prevent injuries
  • Prepare for training sessions
  • Maintain energy and recover quickly
  • Set training schedules for every triathlon event
  • Treat common training and racing injuries
  • Live like an athlete

Triathlon Training For Dummies comes complete with resources for finding triathlons near you, lists of items to bring along on race day, and tips on registration formalities and racing etiquette.