The Woman Triathlete [Paperback]

Christina Gandolfo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 23, 2004

Polish your technique and fine-tune your training. The Woman Triathlete is the sport's premier resource, customized to meet your specific needs.

Current Her Sports and former Triathlete editor in chief Christina Gandolfo assembled an all-star cast of female triathletes and coaches. Barb Lindquist teaches swim technique. Bettina Younge explains how to maximize efficiency on the bike. Heather Fuhr offers insights for striding ahead of the competition on the run. Gale Bernhardt, Siri Lindley, and Lori Bowden present a complete blueprint for excelling in sprint, Olympic, and long-distance races.

Expert advice on equipment, nutrition, and a host of other topics ensures you'll find targeted information on each topic. Written by women for women, this book is both a comprehensive and personal guide to becoming the best and fastest triathlete you can be.

Editorial Reviews

Review

""""I wish I had this resource when I first started triathlon. It would have saved me from learning the hard way," The Woman Triathlete "is chock-full of valuable advice from some of the most respected women in the sport."""
Karen Smyers
Coach and professional triathlete
4-time World Champion Triathlete, mom
"""Gandolfo has been an astute observer of the triathlon scene for almost 10 years, and she has assembled an amazing list of competitors."""
Wendy Ingraham
Four-time Ironman champion
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Review

"I wish I had this resource when I first started triathlon. It would have saved me from learning the hard way. The Woman Triathlete is chock-full of valuable advice from some of the most respected women in the sport.""
Karen Smyers
Coach and professional triathlete
4-time World Champion Triathlete, mom

""Gandolfo has been an astute observer of the triathlon scene for almost 10 years, and she has assembled an amazing list of competitors.""
Wendy Ingraham
Four-time Ironman champion

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (November 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736054308
• ISBN-13: 978-0736054300
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Miscellaneous > Women in Sports
  • #27 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Triathlons
  • #28 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Triathlon

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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've read about triathlons, April 7, 2005

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Erika L. Binger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Woman Triathlete (Paperback)

This book is very easy to read. Christina has done an excellent job compiling articulate women (pro triathletes, exercise specialists, nutritionists, psychologists, coaches, etc.) to give their expertise on the varying components of training for a triathlon. There are specific drills for each sport as well as training regimens to follow from a sprint to an ironman triathlon. Not only does she cover the physical components of training, but also the mental and nutritional aspects. I have read other books on triathlons, but this is the first book I read where I wanted to get off the plane and jump into the training program immediately. I've been competing for a couple years and learned more from this book than from a camp I attend. Another aspect I appreciated about this book, is everything about it is written from, and for, females. I found myself reading it and feeling empowered by other women and their levels of accomplishment. There are lots of examples and illustrations in this book to keep the reader interested and informed. It's a fun, educational, well-written read. Kudos to Christina and her editorial skills.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tri Newbie found this book useful, December 3, 2006

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T. Young - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Woman Triathlete (Paperback)

With one sprint triathlon under my belt, I was looking for training programs, injury prevention and info on progressing to the Olympic distance triathlon.

SWIMMING CHAPTER: Jargon/vocabulary guide was helpful. I would've appreciated more photos or illustrations for the suggested drills.

CYCLING CHAPTER: Good general information. The VO2 max and lactate threshold discussions were over my head but will probably come in handy as my training advances.

RUNNING CHAPTER: This is my strongest event so I didn't find much new information. The suggested training programs were quite extensive and included discussion on both speed and endurance work.

TRAINING PROGRAMS: Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman and Ironman distances.

STRENGTH TRAINING: The weakest chapter in my opinion. Suggested exercises were quite basic. You'd probably do better with a session or two with a trainer or another reference.

As a newbie, the nutrition and equipment sections were very helpful. The pricing guidelines came in handy when scouting out bikes. Interesting chapter on training while pregnant.

Overall, this book is a good resource, especially for those new to one or more of the events.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, July 15, 2008

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M. Nielsen "M.J." (Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Woman Triathlete (Paperback)

This book is full of great workout schedules, useful advice and tips from pros and detailed information on equipment, drills and nutrition. Definitely a fantastic way for anyone to either get started or continue on their journey toward triathlon success. I read it cover to cover and have used it continuously for 2 seasons now. Wonderful resource!