Triathlon Training For Dummies (PDF)

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. Triathlon
Training For Dummies is packed with insider tips and proven
methods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into the
best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation
you need to stick to your program, eat better to maximize your
energy, and prevent injures both before and during the race.

This authoritative guide helps you evaluate your cardiovascular
fitness, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to set
manageable realistic training goals. You'll learn how to
establish a workout schedule, choose a target finish time get the
right, affordable equipment you'll need for each leg of the
race, and maximize your fitness and form for swimming, biking, and
running. You'll also get plenty of help in putting it all
together as you focus your training, add dual workouts, become a
quick-change artist, and save time during transitions. Discover how
to:

* Choose an event to train for based on your fitness level

* Get into your best possible shape

* Select the right equipment and sportswear

* Train for an Olympic, Sprint, or Ironman triathlon

* Fuel your body and prevent injuries

* Prepare for training sessions

* Maintain energy and recover quickly

* Set training schedules for every triathlon event

* Treat common training and racing injuries

* Live like an athlete

Triathlon Training For Dummies comes complete with
resources for finding triathlons near you, lists of items to bring
along on race day, and tips on registration formalities and racing
etiquette.