Triathlons for Women: Training Plans, Equipment, Nutrition (Paperback)

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From beginning to intermediate to advanced, this popular book is the heart and soul of triathlon participation for women. Written by and for women, it is easy to read and is motivational, as Sally shares the stories and the training programs that show you how to get fit and stay fit swimming, cycling, and running. Learn how to train, learn the techniques needed for the three disciplines, learn about fat burning, using a heart rate monitor, and follow the training program that she recommends and you will reach the finish line of your first or next triathlon guaranteed.

From the Back Cover

SPORTS / TRIATHLON

"Sally Edwards is women's triathlon!" — Maggie Sullivan, Director of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series and Trek Women Triathlon Series

For over 20 years, Sally Edwards has cheered, prodded, and even pushed hundreds of thousands of women across the finish line of their first triathlon. That's because Sally believes triathlon changes women into healthier, happier people. As spokesperson of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series and the Trek Women Triathlon Series, Sally has inspired women to take up a new challenge and find a renewed passion for a healthy, active lifestyle.

Sally will guide you from the first day of training to race day, with plenty of encouragement along the way. Sally leaves no question unanswered, from workouts to the transition zone to the most common question of all—what to wear. Triathlons for Women has everything you need to get started:

• Begin training with a comprehensive 8-week training plan
• Keep your training fun with a wide variety of workouts
• Improve your technique with simple drills for swimming, cycling, and running
• Follow Sally's commonsense advice for better nutrition

Triathlon can lead to a healthier, happier life for you, too. Sally will keep you motivated to realize your personal goals, whether they include getting fit, achieving a desired time, or taking on a longer race. Don't wait another day to get started!

You can do it!
 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: VeloPress; 3rd edition (May 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931382050
• ISBN-13: 978-1931382052
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #389,823 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Adding to previous reviewers comments, September 4, 2002

By	"kcuenca" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Triathlons For Women (Paperback)

Mark Stalcup noted that this book is "geared toward women who are just beginning a fitness program, not serious athletes who are training for triathlons." I agree, though us intermediate level athletes can still get some good info out of Sally Edward's advice. Mainly, we need to remember our workouts should be tailored toward training and improving performance, rather than just for exercise (hence the HRM requirment). I also agree that her recommended work out plan (as is) is not best for those of us past the beginner stage- but everything is modifiable, and she presents a base to build upon and adapt. All in all, the book kind of is a mixed bag; though the book is full of useful messages and reminders for women athletes at all levels- i.e., work toward a goal and keep improving, be safe while training (something we all tend to let slide when we have to get that workout in), etc.- the actual plan and advice she presents for doing this is really at the beginner/first-timer level. I haven't checked out Friel's book, but plan to.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars women triathletes ARE different, January 22, 2001

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This review is from: Triathlons For Women (Paperback)

Sally Edward's book, Triathlon for Women, recognizes that as athletes, women are different. It is refreshing to read a book about my sport (I've competed for almost 18 years) that focuses on some of the ways training and racing are different for women. All triathletes can benefit from this book, but women, and particularly women just starting to train for triathlons, will greatly benefit from these words of wisdom.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars really helpful for newcomers, January 21, 2001

By	Jessica Christie "ottertri" (Bellevue WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Triathlons For Women (Paperback)

I found this book really helpful in preparing for my first tri. The stories about Sally Edwards' experiences in the triathlon world made it a lot more fun to read, too. I read this book, her Heart Zone Training book, and used the Triathlon Log book, and did a lot better at my first sprint triathlon than I expected to. Recommended for people (esp. women, of course) who are coming to triathlon from either no sports background or from a different sport. And it really helps if you're planning to do the Danskin!