Triathlon 101 /
Mora, John,1964-
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics,
c2009.
From the Publisher: Triathlon 101 helped thousands of athletes take the guesswork out of multisport training and racing.  Now, this best-seller returns, updated with more top-notch information and solidifying its status as the essential guide for multisport success.  In this new edition, you'll learn these techniques and strategies: Choose the best equipment for your goals, terrain, and budget.  Create your own triathlon program for various distances and events.  Know how, when, and what to eat and drink when training or competing.  Prevent overtraining and recover from common injuries.  Swim and navigate in open water.  Smoothly and quickly transition from one leg of the race to the next.  Taper your training for peak performance on race day.  Sample training programs, the latest recommendations on equipment, correct technique, and expert advice from pros and coaches Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson will help you improve your skills and times in every event.  Spare yourself the trial-and-error experiences that can lead to injury or discouraging results.  Be a smart triathlete from the start.  For developing multisport athletes, the best course available is Triathlon 101.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183) and index.
Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part 1:  Getting Ready To Tri -- 1:  So you wanna tri? -- 2:  Planning to race -- 3:  Getting the right stuff -- Part 2:  Triathlon Training Basics -- 4:  Swim teaching: the key is technique -- 5:  Bike training: putting in the mileage -- 6:  Run training: putting one foot in front of the other -- 7:  Training for all three -- Part 3:  Tri-ing Your Best -- 8:  Fueling up for triathlon -- 9:  Staying healthy -- 10:  Peaking to race -- 11:  Nailing the big day -- 12:  Tri, tri again -- Appendix: Blank training grids -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the author.
From the Publisher: Triathlon 101 helped thousands of athletes take the guesswork out of multisport training and racing.  Now, this best-seller returns, updated with more top-notch information and solidifying its status as the essential guide for multisport success.  In this new edition, you'll learn these techniques and strategies: Choose the best equipment for your goals, terrain, and budget.  Create your own triathlon program for various distances and events.  Know how, when, and what to eat and drink when training or competing.  Prevent overtraining and recover from common injuries.  Swim and navigate in open water.  Smoothly and quickly transition from one leg of the race to the next.  Taper your training for peak performance on race day.  Sample training programs, the latest recommendations on equipment, correct technique, and expert advice from pros and coaches Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson will help you improve your skills and times in every event.  Spare yourself the trial-and-error experiences that can lead to injury or discouraging results.  Be a smart triathlete from the start.  For developing multisport athletes, the best course available is Triathlon 101.
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