Triathletes
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Book Description
This intensive guide covers the specialized training needs of triatheletes,
who must stretch, strengthen, and tone the muscles used in three different
sports. It includes the latest research on nutrition; covers racing, rest,
and recovery; and outlines the best techniques for increasing endurance
without overtraining. Appendices include training-plan worksheets and suggested
workouts. |
The
Total Triathlon
Almanac
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USA Today, 1995
The format allows both elite and beginners to chart their progress
and set goals while also reaping the latest advances in physiology and
motivation.
Book Description
The fourth edition in the triathlon almanac series, this is the definite
blueprint for multisport fitness. Building on the three earlier standard-setting
editions, this comprehensive logbook and training manual, is a flexible
yearlong training companion. It saves time for the experienced athlete
and is a foundation for establishing training programs which conforms to
current advances in exercise physiology, training and racing. Contributors
include Mark Allen, Lori Bowden, Ken Glah, Thomas Hellriegel and Paula
Newby-Fraser.
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Endurance
Athlete's Edge
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Great Training Guide
(Amazon.com review by a reader March 12, 1998)
I've started reading this. It is very, very technical and hard work
but the information is great. I'm sure it will be worth it once I make
my way through all the charts and calculations. It has all the information
that anyone could ever want on training for the swim, cycling and running
events. |
| Mark
Allen's Total Triathlete |
A source of real mental energy for any endurance athletes
(Review by Steve Nicholls from New Zealand, September
15, 1998)
Since the date this book was written Mark Allen has progessed as an
athlete to reach even greater glory and to conquer the Hawaiin Ironman,
winning the race more than any other man in the 90's. In a sport where
any of the top ten competitors are physically capable of winning on the
day, I have no doubt that the mental strategies contained in this book
have been the distinguishing characteristics between Mark and other athletes.
The book deals with a brief description of Marks history in the sport,
mainly with his 1987 season and the successes and dissapointments of that
year culminating in the Hawaiin Ironman. Unlike the plethora of training
material available today, this book deals with how the author motivates
himself, focuses, faces his fears, and controls his mental energy in all
aspects of his life particularly in triathlon.
If you are serious about getting 100% out of your body and enjoying
training and racing in any endurance sport, read this book. |
Dave
Scott's
Triathlon
Training
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Biophysiology, regimented training, nutrition
(Amazon.com review by Dan Moriarty from Boston, Mass,
October 14, 1999)
Dave Scott's interests and college background in biophysiology shows.
The book objectively describes the biomechanics of endurance racing and
how to train the energy systems for maximum performance. Included is a
section on sports nutrition. There is enough material to keep a modern
successful triathlete busy reading and referencing. A few items are dated
(incorrect). Some sections are overly detailed. Overall it is a self contained
guide to success in triathlons. |
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Time-Saving
Training
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Good training advice! Technical info you can understand.
(Review by a Female Triathlete from Colorado Springs,
February 11, 1998)
This is the training book I've been waiting for. Niles is very good
at explaning the physiology and mechanics of multisport training without
going overboard on technical jargon. As a recreational triathlete, I devoured
this book in two days and can't wait to put some of it into practice. His
sample workouts seem too aggressive for beginners or older athletes, but
they do demonstrate how to balance training time and level of intensity
to optimize performance gains. The book helps me understand what I did
wrong during my last racing season and where I can focus for improvement. |
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The
Essential Triathlete
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Great information source for First Timers!
(Review by a reader from California, USA, February 25,
1999)
I would say that this book can truly motivate those to get started
on their first Triatholon with realistic goals in mind. The author gives
realistic goals for those who are about to embark on a unfamilur journey
into Triatholoning! Everywhere from Training to Technique to stoping for
a Hamburger in the middle of a Triatholon. The author is so easy to relate
to, and very entertaining! Can't wait to start my first Triatholon! |
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Triathlon
101
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Synopsis
An experienced competitor offers a complete primer for triathlon training,
with specific programs for each event, race training and tactics, race
transitions, equipment/technology, injury prevention, and nutrition. 16
illustrations. 65 photos.
Great overview with great references
(Review by a reader from Milwaukee,WI, June 30, 1999)
I've just completed my first sprint tri. This book has great practical
advice for novice triathaletes. Also, the author has great resources, such
as other books, web sites, magazines to help with all the questions you'll
have.
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