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.

About the Author

Sally Edwards is the Head Heart and the founder and CEO of Heart Zones. A former Master's World Record holder in the Ironman Triathlon, as well as a World Record Holder in the Iditashoe 100-Mile Snowshoe Race, Sally has spent the last 30+ years as a professional athlete. She has competed in some of the hardest races on the planet, including numerous multi-day adventure races and the Western States 100-Mile Run (which she won). From the time she ran the 1984 Olympic Marathon Trials using her heart rate monitor, Sally has been at the forefront of a revolution in fitness training. Never one to trust in guesswork, Sally combined her Master's degree in exercise physiology with her experience as a professional athlete and created the Heart Zones Training System. A founder of the sport of triathlon (and a Triathlon Hall of Fame inductee), most of Sally's recent races have been performed in her role as the National Spokeswoman for the Danskin Triathlon Series. Sally has finished every Danskin Triathlon (as of 2005, sixteen years worth) dead last, as the Final Finisher, inspiring more than 100,000 other women to make it across the finish line in front of her. The year 2004 marked her 100th last-place Danskin finish in Denver, Colorado on July the 17th. A prolific author of more than 20 books and 300 articles on fitness and sports, a motivational keynote speaker, and (with a second Master's degree in Business Administration) an entrepreneur, Sally is committed to helping others improve their health, fitness, and finish by listening to their hearts. Sally lives in Sacramento, California.

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: #134,062 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.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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 30 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!