Open Water Swimming : Training und Wettkampf Für Schwimmer und Triathleten

by Munatones, Steven

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1st

ISBN13:

9780736092845

ISBN10:

0736092846

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

6/14/2011

Publisher(s):

Human Kinetics

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Authored by a former professional marathon swimmer and national team coach who currently provides TV commentary. Describes how to properly prepare logistically, physically and mentally for open water swims one day, one month, and one year ahead of race day. Contains training plans for triathlons, middle and marathon distances. Includes stroke techniques and racing tactics for any event. Provides dryland and pool workouts used by the pros for those who don't have easy access to open water.

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
The Open Water Swimmer	p. 1
Overcoming the Elements	p. 19
Choosing Your Events	p. 39
The Open Water Tool Kit	p. 55
Building a Faster Freestyle	p. 83
Preparing for Short-Distance Swims	p. 101
Preparing for Middle-Distance Swims	p. 127
Preparing for Marathon Swims	p. 155
Racing Tactics for Every Event	p. 183
Triathlon Training and Finishing Fast	p. 217
Resources	p. 233
Glossary	p. 239
References	p. 243
Index	p. 244
About the Author	p. 253
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