Download or read book The Travelling Triathlete written by Craig Jordan and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While flicking through some photographs of a holiday in the Caribbean in 2009 Craig Jordan was appalled by what he saw, an overweight out of shape middle aged man on a very slippery slope. Craig decided there and then on a campaign to get Fit for Fifty and this became his mantra but the question was which sport? Over the next few months he was a regular visitor in the gym and went out and bought a mountain bike but nothing seemed to inspire and getting the journey to get fit seemed destined to fail. On a whim Craig entered a local triathlon and from that moment was hooked on the sport that over the next year took him on an incredible journey across 3 continents, 16 countries meeting and training with the stars of the sport and in the process getting in better shape than he has ever been at any point in his life. An inspiration not only to triathletes but for anyone who believes age is a roadblock to ultimate fitness.
Download or read book Swim Bike Bonk written by Will McGough and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as George Plimpton had his proverbial cup of coffee in the NFL as the un-recruited and certainly unwanted fourth-string quarterback for the Detroit Lions, so, too, did Will McGough immerse himself in a sport he had no business trying. Like Plimpton, whose football folly turned into the bestselling Paper Lion, travel and outdoor writer McGough writes of his participation in, around, and over the course of one of the world's premier triathlons, the annual 140.6-mile Ironman in Tempe, Arizona. McGough chronicles the Ironman’s history, his unorthodox training, the pageantry of the race weekend, and his attempt to finish the epic event. The narrative follows not just his race but also explores the cult and habits of the triathlete community, beginning with the first Ironman competition in Hawaii in 1978. This is a light-hearted, self-deprecating, and at times hilarious look at one man's attempt to conquer the ultimate endurance sport, with a conclusion that will surprise and delight both dedicated triathletes as well as strangers to the sport.
Download or read book The Triathlon Training Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Triathlon Training Book is your one-stop reference for training and competing in a triathlon. Find all the essentials you need to start training and improve your performance: + Clear, customizable training plans for all triathlon distances. + Step-by-step exercises to build your strength. + Incredible illustrations that explain efficiency and speed. + Expert advice on race-day strategy, nutrition, and equipment. + Trustworthy advice on treating common triathlon injuries and maintaining a healthy body. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned Ironman veteran, you'll find what you need in The Triathlon Training Book. There's even a special performance chapter with detailed anatomical artwork that explains the physiology and body mechanics for swimming, cycling, and running so you can see what's happening inside your body as you train. Author Bio: James Beckinsale (MSc and BTA Level 3) is one of the UK's leading high-performance triathlon coaches. Founder of Optima Racing Team in London and an Olympic and Commonwealth Games Coach, he has been training novice and elite athletes for 17 years. James has coached age-group triathletes to medal at World, European, and Ironman competitions, and his website is www.optimaracingteam.com.
Download or read book The Working Triathlete written by Conrad Goeringer and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes detailed 18-week Olympic Distance & Half Iron Distance Training Plans! Stop worrying about not having enough time! No matter if you travel for work five days a week, are in the throes of medical residency, or put in 12+ hour days at the office, you can be exceptionally fast. Learn the principles, strategies, and tips behind the Working Triathlete training method to maximize your performance in fewer hours. LEARN HOW TO TRAIN WITH MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY The Working Triathlete was written for busy people who want to dominate in life and athletics. Learn how to cut out the fluff and wring every drop of potential from your body in the time you have available to train. YOU'LL DISCOVER: The secrets governing the Working Triathlete Training Methodology. Strategies to scale training to fit your life. Key workouts designed to enhance speed, endurance and efficiency. Ways to leverage tools and technology to optimize your training. Those who learn how to do more in less time tend to lead more fulfilling lives. Most athletes are busy individuals who have aspirations at work, home and on the racecourse. Fortunately, you don't have to sacrifice speed to live a balanced and productive life! YOU WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO: Structure a training cycle for enhanced consistency and performance. Manipulate volume, frequency and intensity to maximize fitness in fewer hours. Approach your genetic potential in triathlon while staying sane, married and employed. A DIVORCE IS NOT A PREREQUISITE TO QUALIFYING FOR KONA!
Download or read book Fast Track Triathlete written by Matt Dixon and published by VeloPress. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ????? "Lays out all the elements needed to succeed and excel at triathlon without compromising the other important things in your life like family, friends and sleep." In Fast-Track Triathlete, elite triathlon coach Matt Dixon offers his plan of attack for high performance in long-course triathlon—without sacrificing work or life. Developed for busy professionals with demanding schedules, the Fast-Track Triathlete program makes your PR possible in Ironman®, Ironman 70.3®, Rev3, and Challenge triathlon in about 10 hours a week. Training for long-course triathlons once demanded 15-20 hours each week—on top of work, family, travel and other time commitments. For many, preparing for long-distance triathlon is more challenging than the race itself. Fast-Track Triathlete opens the door to your best performance in full- and half-distance triathlons in half the traditional training time. Dixon’s laser-focused, effective approach to workouts, recovery, strength and mobility, and nutrition means you can prepare for triathlon’s greatest challenges in just 7-10 hours per week for half-distance and 10-12 hours per week for full-distance. Fast-Track Triathlete includes: Dixon’s complete guide to creating a successful sport and life performance recipe How to plan out your triathlon training Scaling workouts for time and fatigue Training and racing during travel Executing your swim-bike-run and transitions plan on race day 10-week off-season training program with key workouts 14-week pre-season training program with key workouts 14-week comprehensive race-prep full and half training plans with fully integrated strength and conditioning Dixon’s first book, The Well-Built Triathlete, revealed his four-tiered approach to success in all triathlon race distances. Fast-Track Triathlete turbocharges Dixon’s well-built program so even the busiest athletes can achieve their long-distance triathlon dreams without sacrificing so much to achieve them. _____________________________________________________________ What other athletes are saying about FAST-TRACK TRIATHLETE: ????? "I went from marathons and sprint tris straight to a full Ironman in 1 year while overcoming an injury with this plan." ????? "The importance of sleep/rest, quality vs. quantity, endurance AND strength, nutrition, etc. -- this book shares such a realistic and balanced approach to training and helped me train for and complete my first Ironman (140.6) race as a working mother of 3 small children and a 13:32 finish time." ????? "Breath of fresh air read on triathlon training - planning - life balance, in context of performance improvement.
Download or read book Triathlon for the Every Woman written by Meredith Atwood and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Are a Badass for aspiring triathletes: a practical and inspiring guide to getting off the couch and on the trail to race your first -- or 50th -- triathlon When Meredith Atwood first shared her journey from tired, overworked wife and mom to successful triathlete, her story resonated with women everywhere, online at her SwimBikeMom blog and in the first edition of Triathlon for the Every Woman. Now with her own IRONMAN finishes, experience, and triathlon coaching expertise, Meredith is back with even more wisdom. In this fully revised edition, Atwood not only shares how she went from the couch to an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in just over a year, but also shares the latest expertise from coaches, nutritionists, and athletes on each component of the triathlon: swimming, biking, and running. With compact training plans, the most current nutrition advice, updated resources, and the latest information on long-distance racing, this new edition has all you need to make your triathlon goals a reality.
Download or read book Your First Triathlon written by Joe Friel and published by VeloPress. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joe Friel is the world’s most trusted triathlon coach and his friendly guide, Your First Triathlon, will get you ready for your first sprint or Olympic triathlon feeling strong, confident, and ready for the challenge. Friel has helped hundreds of thousands of people to enjoy the challenges of triathlon with his clear and comprehensive TrainingBible method. Your First Triathlon simplifies all the principles of Friel’s training approach for newcomers who want a simple, no-nonsense way to train for triathlon. The practical triathlon training plans in Your First Triathlon take fewer than 5 hours a week and will build the fitness and confidence you need to enjoy your first event. Your First Triathlon offers a 12-week training plan for total beginners as well as custom plans for athletes who have some experience in running, cycling, or swimming. Each triathlon training schedule includes realistic swimming, biking, and running workouts with options to add strength workouts. These simple plans will build anyone into a triathlete. Friel simplifies your triathlon race day with smart tips to navigate your race packet pickup, set up your transition area, fuel for your race, finish your swim without stress or fear, and ensure your race goes smoothly from the moment you wake up until you cross the finish line. Triathlon is a fun and challenging sport that can help you get fit, healthy, and feeling great. Your First Triathlon will help you get off to a great start in the swim-bike-run sport.
Download or read book 80 20 Triathlon written by Matt Fitzgerald and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breakthrough program for triathletes -- beginner, intermediate, and advanced -- showing how to balance training intensity to maximize performance -- from a fitness expert and elite coach. Cutting-edge research has proven that triathletes and other endurance athletes experience their greatest performance when they do 80 percent of their training at low intensity and the remaining 20 percent at moderate to high intensity. But the vast majority of recreational triathletes are caught in the so-called "moderate-intensity rut," spending almost half of their time training too hard--harder than the pros. Training harder isn't smarter; it actually results in low-grade chronic fatigue that prevents recreational athletes from getting the best results. In 80/20 Triathlon, Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden lay out the real-world and scientific evidence, offering concrete tips and strategies, along with complete training plans for every distance--Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman, and Ironman--to help athletes implement the 80/20 rule of intensity balance. Benefits include reduced fatigue and injury risk, improved fitness, increased motivation, and better race results.
Download or read book No Meat Athlete written by Matt Frazier and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Combining the winning elements of proven training approaches, motivational stories, and innovative recipes, No Meat Athlete is a unique guidebook, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer for the beginner, every day, and serious athlete who wants to live a meatless lifestyle. Author and popular blogger, Matt Frazier, will show you that there are many benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed; Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts; Improved energy levels to help with not just athletic performance but your day-to-day life; Reduced impact on the planet. Whatever your motivation for choosing a meat-free lifestyle, this book will take you through everything you need to know to apply your lifestyle to your training. Matt Frazier provides practical advice and tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet while getting all the nutrition you need; uses the power of habit to make those changes last; and offers up menu plans for high performance, endurance, and recovery. Once you've mastered the basics, Matt delivers a training manual of his own design for runners of all abilities and ambitions. The manual provides training plans for common race distances and shows runners how to create healthy habits, improve performance, and avoid injuries. No Meat Athlete will take you from the start to finish line, giving you encouraging tips, tricks, and advice along the way"--
Download or read book Shape Up with the Slow Fat Triathlete written by Jayne Williams and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2008-12-09 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jayne Williams brings irreverent wit and a passion for movement to people who want a roadmap to real-life, functional fitness. Shape Up with the Slow Fat Triathlete is the antidote to fitness books that promise killer abs and deliver disappointment. A mediocre athlete with a lifelong weight problem, Williams struggles with her own fitness demons, including self-consciousness, injuries, and yo-yo dieting. Now, she puts fun back into working out with realistic advice, zany anecdotes, and essential observations. With stories from other "imperfect athletes," Williams's fifty audacious tips help aspiring athletes of all flavors to kick butt on the trail, in the pool, or at the gym.
Download or read book Triathlete Magazine s Complete Triathlon Book written by Matt Fitzgerald and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veritable “triathlon bible,” this book covers everything that anyone—from beginner to expert—would want to know about competing in the phenomenally popular swimming, bicycling, and running races. In one handy, easily referenced guide, Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book offers the best advice, stories, and tips from the top coaches and athletes who have contributed to the magazine over the years. Appealing to both novices and the most seasoned athlete, the book strikes a balance between technical depth and beginner- friendliness by getting right down to the guidelines that all triathletes can use. In addition, the book offers advice for the various categories of triathletes: beginners, veterans, short-course specialists, Ironman specialists, and others. Bearing the name of the most popular source for information on the sport, this book is sure to become a classic among triathlon enthusiasts.
Download or read book Triathlon Medicine written by Sergio Migliorini and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an ultimate clinical guide to all the medical issues related to triathlon – a very popular Olympic and international sport, and the most modern of all the endurance activities. Triathletes experience a range of environmental conditions and physiological demands, depending on the race, that must be taken into consideration when preparing for medical assistance. The book addresses in detail the topics of cardiovascular adaptations, overuse injuries, overtraining syndrome, endurance anaemia, nutrition and the physiological aspects associated with the discipline. It provides information on the training and technical aspects of the different distances in triathlon disciplines, with a special focus on safety in open-water swimming. Dedicated chapters also cover issues related to female, young, master and para-triathletes. Combining research perspectives with many years of experience practicing in the field, this book offers sport medicine physicians, orthopedists, physical therapists and coaches a comprehensive guide to the evaluation, treatment and prevention of all the overuse conditions and to improving athletes’ performance.
Download or read book Be Iron Fit written by Don Fink and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-03-16 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Most how-to books are too technical or too shallow. Don Fink manages to pen a unique combination of information, anecdotes, and readability.”—Scott Tinley, two-time Ironman World Champion “Don’s book certainly made me think. A truly complete book for all abilities in the sport of triathlon that leaves no subject untouched.”—Spencer Smith, three-time Triathlon World Champion Ever dream of being an elite endurance athlete and competing in races like Hawaii’s Ironman? Pro athletes are not the only people who can attain such superior accomplishments. Every season tens of thousands of amateur triathletes compete head-to-head, pushing their physical and mental strength to the limits. The Ironman competition is a true test: a 2.4-mile open-water swim followed by a 112-mile bike leg and a 26.2-mile marathon run. In Be Iron Fit, sought-after multisport coach Don Fink draws on his time-efficient training methods to provide a practical program in a step-by-step, enjoyable way—so even everyday athletes can attain ultimate conditioning.
Download or read book The Pose Method of Triathlon Techniques written by Nicholas Romanov and published by Pose Tech Corp.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This how to book on triathlon techniques takes the guesswork out of your training and helps you to dramatically improve your performance. Pose Method of Triathlon Techniques introduces a uniform approach to three different sports and shows how to seamlessly blend them into one - triathlon. 2 Olympic Games and 4 National Teams later, Dr. Romanov offers you his insight and experience of over 35 years of working with athletes of all levels. Get clear, concise and pragmatic instruction on swimming, cycling and running techniques to improve your performance and to avoid injuries.
Download or read book Heart of Iron written by Kyle Garlett and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout his life, Kyle Garlett hated nothing more than losing, and he knew early on that four diagnoses of cancer could not match his spirit of competition. His appetite for victory and his love of life pushed him over his health hurdles—including a bone marrow transplant, hip replacement, and heart transplant—and into the greatest challenge of his life: the Ironman World Championship. Kyle tells his amazing life story with clear-headed optimism and a winning sense of humor, beginning with his first diagnosis of lymphoma as a teenager and continuing through years of chemotherapy that destroyed his joints and weakened his heart. Not just about his health crisis but also about forging a remarkable life around cancer and his career as a sportwriter, the amazing friends and family who supported him, and finding love. After five and half years on the organ transplant waiting list then being gifted with a new heart, Kyle embarks on a challenge of his own making: to compete in the Ironman Triathlon, in which he competed not once but twice. His miraculous recovery and athleticism are recounted, along with the story of how he became an Olympic torch bearer, a devoted Lymphoma & Leukemia Society spokesperson, a motivational speaker, and an author. Heart of Iron is an invaluable companion for those affected by cancer and a breathtaking memoir about one man's unstoppable spirit and success against all odds.
Download or read book The Women s Guide to Triathlon written by USA Triathlon and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Women’s Guide to Triathlon is the definitive companion for female triathletes. Authored by the national governing body of the sport, USA Triathlon, this landmark resource features expert instruction and personal insights from 20 of the world’s top female coaches and athletes: Rachel Sears Casanta Sarah Haskins Stacy T. Sims Siri Lindley Sage Rountree Sara McLarty Lindsay Hyman Margie Shapiro Melissa Mantak Tara S. Comer Melissa Stockwell Krista Austin Gale Bernhardt Wendy Francke Rebeccah Wassner Laurel Wassner Shelly O’Brien Melanie McQuaid Celeste Callahan Brenda Barrera With the latest research, proven techniques, and expert advice, this authoritative guide addresses the unique demands of today’s female triathletes. You’ll find the most effective strategies for training and competing through all of life’s stages; avoiding and overcoming common injuries; and balancing the constant demands of the sport, family, and work. For women, by women, The Women’s Guide to Triathlon is the one guide that every female triathlete should own.
Download or read book The Athlete Inside written by Sue Reynolds and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring true story of one woman's transformation from 335 pounds to world-class triathlete in just four years. After being on yo-yo diets almost all her life, Sue Reynolds was still morbidly obese, but decided to try one more time without much hope for positive results. But this time was different. She was fed up with not being able to do things because of her size. She was tired of not being able to tie her own shoes, fit in restaurant booths, or walk more than a few feet. She was ready. The Athlete Inside follows Reynolds's journey as she lost 200 pounds and found an athlete hiding inside her body. From her first walk to the neighbor's mailbox to finishing sixth at the World Triathlon Championship, Reynolds discovered the joy of conquering fear and pride to find that the best version of herself had been there all along. A world-class triathlete and a grandmother, Reynolds is proof that you can transform your life at any age. Her story is one of hope, tenacity, and faith, as she committed to doing whatever it took to be among the best triathletes in the world. It's a story about a unique intergenerational relationship between Reynolds and the young coach who earned her trust and helped her develop fitness and confidence. It's a story about the power of kindness and the spiritual growth Reynolds experienced as she realized the compassion that surrounded her was the face of God. Ultimately, it's the story of how each of us can discover amazing gifts and talents within ourselves.
