- Paperback: 372 pages
- Publisher: Velo Press; 1 edition (Jan 1 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1931382948
- ISBN-13: 978-1931382946
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.3 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 612 g
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#607,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #71 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Exercise & Fitness > Triathlons
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Product Description
Long course triathlon -- a pivotal step toward the sport's ultimate challenge, the Ironman -- is rapidly growing in popularity. Packed with techniques and drills, "The Triathlete's Guide to Half-Ironman Training is the first book to equip triathletes for the long course. Every facet of effective preparation for the event is thoroughly outlined. There are sport-specific chapters as well as instruction on selecting equipment, making smart nutrition decisions, strength training, and overcoming injuries. Extensive appendices with workouts for swim, bike, run, key training sessions, and indoor training make this book the ultimate resource.
About the Author
Tom Rodgers trained astronauts for physiology experiments aboard NASA's International Space Station using training systems and software that he developed to measure VO2max, respiratory quotient, bone density, and muscle mass before turning his attention to triathlon. Tom Rodgers is now a USAT certified coach and accomplished triathlete.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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GOOD FOR BEGINNER OR ADVANCED, GREAT FOR LONG-COURSE TRIATHLETE, Jan 11 2007
By Svi "John Gilliam" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Perfect Distance: Training for Long-Course Triathlons (Paperback)
I was thinking of moving up to the half- or full-ironman distance triathlon, and this book seemed a logical choice. As far as I know, it's the first volume dedicated to half-iron training and racing. The author spends the first few chapters going through the basic theory of training and "design science," but then dives right into the specific detail of the three sports and training for this distance. The individual chapters on swim, bike and run are as useful and detailed as any other triathlon book, with some later advances in bike aerodynamics, power metering, and running technique.But the best and unique aspect of the book are the specific workouts, case studies and race strategies for the half-iron distance, including categories for beginner, veteran, and elite triathletes. What works for one group may not work for others. He does give separate examples for different levels, and beginners should stay with the simpler stuff in the book.
If you have read either Friel's TRAINING BIBLE or Byrn's GOING LONG, you'll feel at home with Rodger's similar approach, but his style and emphasis are different. His writing style is clear like Friel's, but he has more personal anecdotes and humor to go along with the scientific training principles. He used to train astronauts at NASA, so there is plenty of science and technology in the book, but also a lot of heart. Since he started later in life, he has more sympathy for beginners and the average or aging athlete than a pro triathlete or someone who coaches mostly pros. But make no mistake: he's a hard-racing, top-ranked age grouper with lots of world championship racing, especially Ironman and ultradistance, so some of the material can be quite challenging, but also inspiring.
Nice photos of famous folks at Kona, as well as good drawings and diagrams to illustrate swim, bike and run technique. About the only thing that could have been better would be to use the larger page format of the TRAINING BIBLE books, especially for tables and graphics, though for the money this is a well-printed publication.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good training guide, April 2 2012
By D. Montes "Daniel" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Perfect Distance: Training for Long-Course Triathlons (Paperback)
I am new to 70.3 races and I feel that for my level of triathlon experience, this book is a great tool. The reviews here are spot on.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Good book for any length triathlon, Nov 5 2011
By Edward A. Mccormack "eddiemack" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Perfect Distance: Training for Long-Course Triathlons (Paperback)
I got this book to help me decide if I wanted to start training for a 1/2 ironman. Having a season of various triatlons and duathlons, 5K street and trail running... wicking it up a notch was entertaining so I started reading this book. I also wanted some input on whether or not a coach is needed, training hours required for a 1/2, limiters etc... This book points out things I didn't think of, like the cost of training for a 1/2.... not only financially but family, time, work balancing.The book gets into details roughing out training phases, principles etc.. I would buy it again as it has help me put things in perspective...
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