The Complete Book of Triathlons (Paperback)

~ Sally Edwards (Author), Sally Edwards (Author) "Many years from now, you'll look back on your life in triathlon and marvel at how it all got started..." (more)
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Train Hard, Enjoy Yourself, and Excel!Congratulations! You've reached the starting line for achieving the physical and psychological triumph of your life training for a triathlon. Whether you're training for your very first triathlon or simply looking to improve your performance, this book has it all. Inside, 19-time Ironman finisher Sally Edwards coaches you mile by mile through the exhilarating sport of triathlon. You'll learn how to work out at a pace that's perfect for you and discover the wonderful physical and mental rewards of regular training and exercise. Triathlons are for everyone, including you! This book will help you prove it by teaching you how to: ·Overcome the mental and physical barriers ·Train properly and improve steadily in each sport ·Find the equipment suited just for you ·Develop a performance-enhancing nutritional and workout strategy ·And much, much more!

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Train Hard, Enjoy Yourself, and Excel!
Congratulations! You've reached the starting line for achieving the physical and psychological triumph of your life?training for a triathlon. Whether you're training for your very first triathlon or simply looking to improve your performance, this book has it all.
Inside, 19-time Ironman finisher Sally Edwards coaches you mile by mile through the exhilarating sport of triathlon. You'll learn how to work out at a pace that's perfect for you and discover the wonderful physical and mental rewards of regular training and exercise. Triathlons are for everyone, including you! This book will help you prove it by teaching you how to:
·Overcome the mental and physical barriers
·Train properly and improve steadily in each sport
·Find the equipment suited just for you
·Develop a performance-enhancing nutritional and workout strategy
·And much, much more!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (November 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761535276
• ISBN-13: 978-0761535270
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,683 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointed, March 5, 2002

By	Ramon Wayne Gardner (North Aurora, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

I was fooled when I read the back cover and Scott Tinley's recommendation. The book is total fluff. Ms. Edwards tries so hard to cover everything, she ends up covering nothing in any worthwhile detail. I spent less money on the Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Freil and it was worth so much more. For beginner triathletes, there are much better books. (Swim/Bike/Run by Wes Hobson and even Triathlon 101) For current triathletes looking to improve, stick with Joe Freil's Bible.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to know to "complete a triathlon!", July 2, 2002

By	GTL (AUSTIN, TX United States) - See all my reviews

For both the novice and the experienced, this book offers triathletes all they need to know to finish the race ahead of the pack. There's detailed information on how to rate yourself physically in swimming, bicycling, and running and refine your skills at each; how to improve fitness for peak performance; develop a training program; keep a training log; cope with hazards and avoid injury; select the right apparel and equipment; eat properly in training and during the race; and condition the "mental muscle" as well as your heart--There is a great section on training using your heart rate monitor that is particularly informing for those just getting started with a heart rate monitor--all in all, I thought it was very complete, precise and to the point--Lots of good tips and helpful information for the Newbie and more experienced. I keep it handy for referencing and recommend it to those who are new to the sport or looking for ways to improve.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference and motivation inside, June 23, 2002

By A Customer

I became hooked on this book when I did my first Triathlon last autumn. I felt it gave me the information I needed and the upbeat way it was presented just added to my excitement. I can tell that the author is completely in love with triathlon and wants to see others have the same kind of fun she does. I keep this book handy and have referred to it several times this spring as I train for the three tri's I plan to do this summer. The book is my main triathlon reference and I very much recommend it.