The Total Triathlon Almanac-5 (No. 5) (Spiral-bound)

~ Tony Svensson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Allows elite and beginners to chart their progress and set goals while also reaping latest advances in physiology and motivation. -- USA Today

Tony Svensson is our savior...his almanac does everything for you, but the training. -- Competitor Magazine

You can book it: Here's a sure way to help any triathlete. The manual is full of training methods. -- Chicago Tribune

Product Description

The Total Triathlon Almanac-5 is a comprehensive logbook and a basic training primer. Building on the four earlier standard-setting editions, it is light weight and "pared down to the bones"-a flexible year-long training companion.

The almanac saves time for the experienced athlete. For the newer participant, it is a foundation for establishing a successful program which conforms to current advances in exercise physiology, training and race preparation. For all, it's an indispensable year-round organizer, record keeper and information source.

The weekly log pages now have twice the room to write.

Includes motivational full-page color pictures of world-class triathletes in full racing action by the Official Ironman Triathlon Photographer.

You will learn from world class triathletes and triathlon authorities how to:

Prevent burnout and injury
Live healthier and race faster
Train with a heart rate monitor
Improve your strength, speed and endurance
Assemble the building blocks of a training program
Prepare, taper and peak for a race of any distance
Develop a mental training program called "Mind Power"

Contributors providing training and racing information for this edition include:

Mark Allen, a six-time winner of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship
Eric Bean, an Ironman Triathlon World Championship age group winner from 1998, a 2003 Collegiate National Champion and the current Stanford University Triathlon Team coach
Thomas Hellriegel, a multiple Ironman Triathlon winner, including the Ironman Triathlon World Championship
Joy Leutner (nee Hansen), a former world-class Olympic distance triathlete
Dr. Phil Maffetone, nutrition coach to numerous top athletes
Paula Newby-Fraser, an eight-time winner of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship and the only woman to break nine hours in Kona; has achieved an incomprehensible 24 career Ironman victories across the globe
Seppo Nuuttila, former coach of the Finnish National Track & Field Team and several Olympic and professional endurance athletes, including rowers, runners and triathletes
Dave Scott, a six-timer winner of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 180 pages
• Publisher: Trimarket; 5th edition (March 1, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 1887565051
• ISBN-13: 978-1887565059
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #289,742 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Just when you thought it couldnt get better!, March 8, 2005

By	Danielle VonSpanielle (Iowa Hill, CA) - See all my reviews

I have intensively used the Almanac 3, 4 and now just got 5 off the presses! It is truly an amazing work. I was thinking of sending the author suggestions but all my suggestions have made it into the new book! Unlike a lot of other triathlon resource guides, the info is easy to understand but provides enough depth to make it really useful. Also, you can tell that a great deal of thought - from a real athlete - has gone into the structure of the log pages.

I am a VERY picky user and I must say that this log is a home run. I highly recommend it. It will keep you focused, informed and inspired for your triathlon training and racing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Total Triathlon Almanac-5, April 1, 2005

By	IronFit - See all my reviews

The Total Triathlon Almanac-5 is the best training log I have used in my 30 plus years as an endurance athlete and coach. It is actually much more than just a training log. It's a valuable training tool, packed with training and racing tips from Mark Allen, Dave Scott and several other all-time triathlon greats. This information, combined with Tony Svensson's inspiring photos, make the Almanac-5 a great source of motivation as well. This is simply the most comprehensive training logbook and resource available.

Don Fink, Author of "Be IronFit: Time Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness."