
Be Your Best At Triathlon
The authoritative guide to triathlon, from training to race day
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Be Your Best at Triathlon will support you through every aspect of the sport, from the beginning of your training to race day. Whether you have a few hours a week or want a more intense training programme, you will find a training schedule to meet your needs. Offering advice on developing your technique, improving your performance and how to master the three disciplines, this book will enable you to achieve your goals.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of taking part in a triathlon.
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Meet the author
- Only got a minute?
- Only got five minutes?
- Introduction
- 1 About triathlon
- 2 Triathlon clothing and equipment
- 3 How to get the most out of your triathlon training
- 4 Swimming
- 5 Open water swimming
- 6 Cycling
- 7 Running
- 8 Transition and back-to-back training
- 9 Mental attitude and confidence
- 10 Diet, nutrition and supplements
- 11 A six-month training schedule into your first race
- 12 Preparation for race day
- Taking it further
- Index