Joe Friel

Your First Triathlon

Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week, 2nd Edition

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: VeloPress
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9781934030868
• ISBN-10: 1934030864
• Artikelnr.: 34468021

Autorenporträt

Joe Friel

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Your New Challenge
Your Tri Goal
History
Race Distances
Your First Race
The Newbie
Can You Do It?
Chapter 2: Your Triathlon Lifestyle
Life as a Triathlete
Motivation
It's Okay to Stop Sometimes
Sleeping Your Way to Better Fitness
Do You Need to Lose Weight?
Getting Older Slower
Chapter 3: Your Nutrition
Fueling before Exercise
Fueling during Exercise
Refueling after Exercise
Eating during the Rest of the Day
Chapter 4: Your Support
Emotional Support
Motivational Support
Technical Support
Informational Support
Chapter 5: Your Swimming
Form--Not Fitness
Where to Swim
Fear of Water
Swim Stuff
Chapter 6: Your Biking
Dusting Off the Old Bike
Buying a Bike
Bike Fit
Bike Stuff
How to Ride a Bike
Bike Safety
Group Riding
Hills-Ups and Downs
Chapter 7: Your Running
Running and Walking
Group Running
Staying Healthy
Where to Run
Hot Weather
Running Stuff
Chapter 8: Your Muscles
Where Do I Find the Time?
Getting Stronger
Strength-Building Routines
How Much Weight to Use
Strength-Building Exercises
Strength Phases
Becoming More Flexible
How to Stretch
Stretching Exercises
Chapter 9: Your Training Plan
The Big Picture: How to Get Fit
Your Training Plan
Beginner Plan
Swimmer Plan
Cyclist Plan
Runner Plan
What to Do When Things Don't Go Right
Chapter 10: Your High-Tech Gear
Heart Rate Monitors
Power Meters
GPS Devices
Back to the Future
Chapter 11: Your First Triathlon
Choosing and Entering a Race
Race Week
Race Day!
After the Race
Epilogue
Appendix A: Triathlon Lingo
Appendix B: Swim Workouts
Appendix C: Bike Workouts
Appendix D: Run Workouts
Appendix E: Combination Workouts
Appendix F: Strength Workouts
Appendix G: Checklists
Appendix H: Newbie-Friendly Races
Appendix I: Triathlon Resources
Index
About the Author