- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Firefly Books; Original edition (Jun 25 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1554074975
- ISBN-13: 978-1554074976
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.5 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 567 g
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#400,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #95 in Books > Sports > Individual Sports > Triathlon
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Product Description
Product Description
The definitive guide to the swimming, cycling and running event.
According to Triathlete magazine, there are more than one million multi-sport athletes in America, and this number is growing. Some triathlon clubs report that membership is doubling year after year. Triathlon is the complete guide to training for and participating in this extreme sport.
Sam Murphy helps the triathlete through every flutter kick, pedal stroke and stride along the way to completing a triathlon, whether it's the elite Ironman competition or a local qualifying event.
The book gives expert guidance and shows how to:
- Improve overall fitness and design a personalized training program
- Work on techniques and performance in each of the three sports
- Master smooth transitions between each sport
- Choose the right races, tailored to specific expertise and fitness levels
- Fuel performance
- Stay injury-free and motivated.
Charts, checklists and dozens of sidebars feature drills, give pointers on technique and provide tips on everything from improving endurance and staying focused to choosing the right equipment. Color illustrations throughout highlight the important performance elements of each sport.
Triathlon is the best and most comprehensive guide for the growing number of triathletes.
About the Author
Sam Murphy is a seasoned triathlete, a training consultant to the London Marathon and the author of Run for Life: The Real Woman's Guide to Running.
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Great for Beginners, Nov 30 2010
By BM1810 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Triathlon: Start to Finish (Paperback)
This is a great book for people that want a beginner's guide for running a triathlon. Paired with one another advanced book and you will be set to perform in any triathlon that you want to compete in. I would recommend buying it.
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