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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 796.4257 EAN: 9781931382427 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 1931382425 Label: VeloPress Manufacturer: VeloPress Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: February 09, 2004 Publisher: VeloPress Studio: VeloPress Accessories: Editorial Review: Product Description: This new edition of The Triathlete's Training Bible covers all of the specialized training needs of triathletes, including completely updated nutrition, recovery, and weight training information. The book also contains seasoned advice on the mental aspects of training. Author Joe Friel shows how to achieve greater fitness by examining personal strengths and weaknesses, and devotes individual chapters to planning, racing, rest, and recovery. Appendices include annual training plan worksheets and suggested swim, bike, run, and combined workouts. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A great starting pointWhen I first began doing triathlons there were not many resources available. I was excited to try the sport but I had no idea where to begin. This book provided me with coverage on all topics. How to prepare for the swim and make my stroke efficient. Drills for the bike and run and even tips on gear, clothing and transitions. It was truly a savior. Now there are communities like [...] and online coaching services like trainingpeaks but if you're old school and just want to pick up a book, this ... Read More Rating: - Positive ReviewI would recommend this book to anyone looking to train for multisport competition. It has giving me a guide for preparing for my 1st event coming up in May of 09. Rating:  - Read his original sources insteadThis is the Wal-Mart of Triathlon training guides. There is a representative in every department of training, but it does not contain enough of the depth of knowledge and detail that you would like from a "Bible" to be truly satisfying. Throughout the book you will find diluted versions of other works and training books/products (Pose Method, Total Immersion, Paleo Diet, etc). I've found that reading the original sources is much more satisfying for that craving of knowledge. If you are really looking ... Read More Rating:  - AWSOMEOne word: AWSOME. Get it as fast as you can. Everything is finally available for even the non-pro. Rating: - Great book for someone he needs to learn all they can about triathlons.This is a great book for both beginnners and intermediate triathletes. The book contains the basics, as well as advanced techniques, of training. The concept of "periodization" was especially helful for me. It is easy to read and the author fully explains everything. It is does not matter whether you train for sprint events or Iron Man level events, the concepts still apply. |
