Your First Triathlon, 2nd Ed.: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Friel Page | Language: English | ISBN:
1934030864 | Format: EPUB
Your First Triathlon, 2nd Ed.: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week Description
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"Any new triathlete would greatly benefit from this book, and if you were to buy just one book for your first triathlon, this would be the one!" — TriNewbies.com
"Joe takes the fear out of doing a first triathlon." — Barb Lindquist, 2004 USA Olympic Team
"If you are looking to get off to a great start in this sport, you have come to the right place!" — Siri Lindley, Triathlon World Champion
"Whether you're a beginning triathlete or a seasoned pro, Joe Friel is the utmost authority on triathlon training." — Ryan Bolton, 2000 USA Olympic Team
From the Back 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 Triathlonoffers 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 Triathlongives you the preparation and confidence you need to cross the finish line feeling great—and excited for your next race.
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- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Velo Press; 2 edition (April 1, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1934030864
- ISBN-13: 978-1934030868
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
I'm more a runner than a triathlete but triathlon is always something that's been in the back of my head. Your First Triathlon is a good general book with a lot of good information. It is not too overwhelming (leaving aside the training plans) and covers everything fairly well including quite a bit on strength training and nutrition which you don't always find a ton of in other books or it is very cursory.
The initial few chapters were great introduction and well written. I thought the fact that the author acknowledged this can be a lifestyle as well as the need for support to be helpful for newbies. This is no small goal you've set out for yourself. The gear and what is required vs. what is nice to have broke things down well. The only irritant I have (and this is a common complaint for me for triathlon books so far!) is there is the assumption you already have a bike. Repeatedly you are told "Don't buy one" (not unique to this book) and not given a ton of advice if you do not have a bike (any bike) for what you should do. Just told "Don't buy one now you'll regret it". That is all well and good if you have a bike or someone to borrow one from. For those of us who have not been on a bike for a while and who do not possess one I'd like to see some one (anyone!!) actually offer up an opinion of what you can do in this situation.
Well, since no other has done that, I will tell you what I did. I did not have a bike. So, clearly, I need a bike. I also didn't want to invest thousands into a sport I wasn't sure I'd like and for a bike that might be too specific too it. I mean I can see myself going casually riding and maybe with a group but beyond that not so much - not planning on going for 5 day rides or something.
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