Triathlon a Training Manual
Published on 25. May 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-86126-386-5 (ISBN)
Description
Triathlon is the ultimate endurance challenge, pushing the body to its extreme while giving back a feeling of achievement and reward. This book aims to show newcomers the best ways to try out the sport and, for those already participating, how to achieve their personal best - safely and efficiently. Topics covered include: training and how to prepare a realistic programme; training evaluation and adapting to your strengths and weaknesses; detailed sections on swimming, cycling and running; advise on diet and nutrition, weight training, stretching and flexibility, and injuries; and preparation for positive, combative mental attitude for competition.
Reviews / Votes
"The principles in this book are key to improving and performing to the best of your ability. Training this way means that every minute is put to good use. Follow it and you will never look back." Sian Brice, British Olympic Triathlete.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
44 b&w photographs, 40 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 165 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-86126-386-5 (9781861263865)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Steve Trew has been involved in triathlon since 1983 as an athlete, coach team manager, commentator and journalist, as well as being a member of the British Traithlon Association. At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, he had the dual role of triathlon race commentator and British coach.
Content
Topics covered include: training and how to prepare a realistic programme; training evaluation and adapting to your strengths and weaknesses; detailed sections on swimming, cycling and running; advise on diet and nutrition, weight training, stretching and flexibility, injuries and finally, preparation for positive, combative mental attitude for competition.