Be Your Best At Triathlon: The authoritative guide to triathlon, from training to race day

Author:   Steve Trew
Publisher:   John Murray Press
ISBN:  

9781444102901


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   26 February 2010
Format:   Paperback
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Be Your Best At Triathlon: The authoritative guide to triathlon, from training to race day


Overview

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.

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Author:   Steve Trew
Publisher:   John Murray Press
Imprint:   Teach Yourself
Dimensions:   Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 19.90cm
Weight:   0.262kg
ISBN:  

9781444102901


ISBN 10:   1444102907
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   26 February 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Table of Contents

: 1. Why triathlon is for you! : 2. What you need to know about triathlon : 3. Starting training : 4. A practical application of exercise physiology & training with a heart rate monitor : 5. Swimming (1) : 6. Swimming (2) - Adapting training to open water : 7. Cycling (1) : 8. Cycling (2) - Turbo-training for cycling : 9. Running : 10. Crossing training, brick training and back to back training : 11. Going long : 12. Tapering and racing : 13. Nutrition : 14. Extra training - weight training and resistance training : 15. Stretching and flexibility : 16. Injury and its prevention : 17. Mental attitude, relaxation : 18. Some examples of individual training programmes : Taking it further

Reviews

if you're new to the world of triathlon you'll find each section invaluable, as well as accessible, as you prepare for your first event. -- - 220 Triathlon 20090301


if you're new to the world of triathlon you'll find each section invaluable, as well as accessible, as you prepare for your first event. - 220 Triathlon


if you're new to the world of triathlon you'll find each section invaluable, as well as accessible, as you prepare for your first event. -- - 220 Triathlon


if you're new to the world of triathlon you'll find each section invaluable, as well as accessible, as you prepare for your first event. - - 220 Triathlon


Author Information

Steve Trew is an internationally respected triathlon coach. He was the Great Britain Coach at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In 2006 he was Wales Team Manager at the Commonwealth Games, Melbourne. He is referred to as 'the voice of British triathlon'. Steve has already written several books on triathlon, is a regular contributor to triathlon press and commentates on all major triathlons including for the BBC at the Olympics.

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