Your First Triathlon: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week, 2nd Edition Paperback - 2012 - 2nd Edition
by Joe Friel
This clear and comprehensive book from America's top triathlon coach prepares aspiring triathletes for the challenge of their first tri through a simple, 12-week training plan that requires fewer than five hours a week.
From the rear cover
Get ready for your first triathlon with the sport's #1 coach!
Triathlon is the hottest new fitness challenge. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are swimming, cycling, and running their way to a healthier lifestyle. Finishing your first triathlon is an unforgettable experience, a milestone that can set you on a path to lifelong fitness.
America's top triathlon coach, Joe Friel, has a practical training plan that will get you to the starting line in race-ready shape--all in just 5 hours per week. With his friendly advice and a sensible training plan, you'll quickly gain the fitness and the confidence to enjoy your first triathlon.
"Your First Triathlon" offers training plans for beginners as well as plans for more experienced runners, cyclists, and swimmers. Four easy-to-use programs for sprint- or Olympic-distance events provide realistic workouts that will shape you into a triathlete.
Training plans: Easy to follow in under 5 hours a week
Workouts: Clearly explained for swim, bike, and run
Technique: Effective drills to polish your form
Tips & tricks: For race-day check-in, a stress-free swim, and laying out your gear
Tri gear: What you need and don't need
Nutrition & weight loss: Practical advice for dropping extra pounds
"Your First Triathlon" gives you the preparation and confidence you need to cross the finish line feeling great--and excited for your next race.
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- Title Your First Triathlon: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week, 2nd Edition
- Author Joe Friel
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 2nd
- Edition 2
- Pages 256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher VeloPress, Boulder, Colorado
- Date 2012-04
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781934030868 / 1934030864
- Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 1.78 cm)
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Themes
- Topical: Health & Fitness
- Library of Congress subjects SPORTS & RECREATION / Triathlon
- Dewey Decimal Code 796.425
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