Triathlon Training For Dummies{BBS}

Powerful, proven methods to speed up your swimming, blast off on your bike, and run with the best

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. This authoritative guide is packed with insider tips and hands-on advice for pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation you need to tackle a sport that you've never done before, stick to your program, and eat better to maximize your energy.

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Evaluate your current fitness level ΓΓé¼ΓÇ¥ cardiovascular, muscle strength and endurance, and flexibility
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Take it one sport at a time ΓΓé¼ΓÇ¥ maximize fitness and form for swimming, biking, and running
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Put it all together ΓΓé¼ΓÇ¥ focus your training, add dual workouts, become a quick-change artist, and save time during transitions
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Live like an athlete ΓΓé¼ΓÇ¥ prepare for training sessions, maintain energy, recover quickly, and avoid injuries
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Plan for race day ΓΓé¼ΓÇ¥ taper your training, organize your gear, and stay focused and confident

Open the book and find:

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Advice on choosing an event to train for
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What to look for when choosing swimming, biking, and running gear
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Tips on staying safe and healthy while training and competing
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Training schedules for every triathlon event
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Strategies for handling your transitions
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Treatments for common injuries
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A checklist of items to bring on race day
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Resources for finding triathlons

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Product Details

* Paperback: 360 pages
* Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (December 10, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0470383879
* ISBN-13: 978-0470383872