The 12 Week Triathlete, 2nd Edition-Revised and Updated Everything You Need to Know to Train and Succeed in Any Triathlon in Just Three Months - No Matter Your Skill Level

by Holland, Tom

• ISBN13: 9781592334582
• ISBN10: 159233458X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-01
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press

Summary

It takes only 12 weeks to train to compete in a triathlon-no matter what level yours"re at now! Imagine being able to successfully compete in a triathlon in just three short months! You can, with fitness expert Tom Hollandrs"s all-encompassing, easy-to-use training manual,The 12-Week Triathlete.This completely revised and updated editiongives fitness enthusiasts the most exciting, encouraging, and up-to-date exercise information, including 12 brand-new training plans that outline exactly what you need to do every day up until the big event for ultimate triathlon success. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, training for a Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman, or Ironman event, this book offers a complete, step-by-step program that will help you strengthen, tone-up, and both physically and mentally prepare for the big day. You will learn how to: -Swim Start your race confidently, swim strongly surrounded by others, and transition easily from a wetsuit. -Bike choose the right bike, transport it safely to the race, and fuel yourself properly while you ride. -Run Donrs"t bonk, improve your speed, and see your race through to the end. -Put It All Together Eat right through the 12 weeks, train for each segment of the race, gather your equipment and transport it safely to the race, plan for and avoid last-minute emergencies, and, most of all, have fun and continue to compete in the future. In addition all this, yours"ll also find insider information on weight-training, endurance training, and speed work, as well as answers to questions like "Can you eat during a race?," "How do you line up your bike so you can jump right on it?," and "What is the best way to quickly shed your wetsuit?rs" The 12-Week Triathleteis your secret weapon to triathlon triumph-start training today!

Author Biography

Tom Holland has competed in numerous triathlons and is a member of PowerBar Team Elite. He is the author of The Truth About How to Get in Shape. He has a degree in Communications and an MS in Exercise Science. He is a certified trainer and presenter. His website is www.teamholland.com.