The Triathlete's Training Bible: Amazon.ca: Joe Friel: Books

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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.

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As an age-group competitor, is Colorado State Masters Triathlon Champion.

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3.0 out of 5 stars REVIEW BY AN OLDER,RECREATIONAL ATHLETE, Aug 3 2003

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Ed Rains (Memphis, Tennessee United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Triathlete's Training Bible (Paperback)

I'm 57, and returned after a 15-year hiatus this spring to participate in multi-sport events. I think Friel's book would be great for the younger triathlete, or an older, dedicated triathlete with the time and energy to devote a aminimum of 20-25 hours a week to training. For the old geezer like me--- that is to say, a marginal athlete with a job, a family, other interests, and a maximum of twelve hours a week to train, this book is totally inappropriate. It's far too technical and clearly targets younger athletes already competing at or near the elite level. Something comparable to Galloway's 2nd edition book on running or his "Marathon---You Can Do It" would be far more useful to somebody at my level.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all..., Nov 20 2001

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This review is from: The Triathlete's Training Bible (Paperback)

The title sums up what this book is about and who it is for better than any other training book on the market. It is a complete program for competitive athletes. If you are currently doing triathlons just to stay in shape and enjoy yourself without worrying about your finishing time, stay away from this book. Stick to your swim a little, bike a little, run a little and see what happens training program. But the second you find yourself saying, "I want to beat my previous time" or "I want to see how fast I can go", this is the book for you.

It is one of the only books out there that teaches you the information necessary to develop a customized training program that is perfect for only one person - YOU!

Beware of all the books written by the stars of their respective sports that show you what they did to win, then tell you to adjust their program accordingly. Granted, many of these books are interesting reading and have some insightful hints, but they don't teach you the skills to think up your own program that fits your lifestyle.

This book offers facts. It lets you decide how to incorporate all these facts into your own training, whether you are a first timer or elite competitor. The instant you decide that your last triathlon was not your best effort and you get competitive with yourself, buy this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate tri self-coach book, Aug 13 2003

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Dr. Tom G (Jerusalem Israel) - See all my reviews

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Friel's book is the ultimate in self-coach books. I own his entire series of "bible" books and find them to be fantastic. Each chapter is well written and scientifically based with appropriate references from the scientific literature. Friel has provided an important service to any serious athlete - he has condensed, summarized, and synthesized the scientific literature so we don't have to.
Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is TRIATHLON BIBLE
If you have trained for enough to discover you don't know what you are doing and you need help this is the book for you. Read more

Published on Sep 30 2003 by RODOLFO NUNEZ

5.0 out of 5 stars The best training book I have read
I read this book last year and found it really useful. It explains everything you need to know to make set realistic goals and create your own training program to achieve them. Read more

Published on Mar 31 2003 by RODOLFO NUNEZ