Going Long

by Friel, Joe

• ISBN13: 9781934030066
• ISBN10: 1934030066
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Velopress

Summary

With its 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run, the Ironman-distance triathlon is a unique beast that requires a unique approach to training. Going Long provides triathletes with a clear blueprint for building endurance and improving their skills. Along with a training overview that describes how to plan a season month -by -month and day -by -day, the book offers sport- specific chapters that outline each discipline's stages of development and drills to improve form and efficiency. A newly expanded section on training the mind explores the all-important psychological aspects of racing, including goal-setting and visualization. The authors map out a strategy for staying healthy and implementing a smart diet, and they even explain what to eat during a race. Also discussed are training with a power meter, building core strength, and common triathlon injuries, with tips on treatment and prevention. A detailed appendix includes key training sessions, workout examples, and strength training progressions.

Author Biography

Joe Friel is one of the most recognized names in triathlon coaching and the best-selling author of The Triathlete’s Training Bible, Your First Triathlon, and The Cyclist’s Training Bible. His clients include professional and amateur triathletes, duathletes, road cyclists and mountain bikers. He is a certified USA Triathlon and USA Cycling Coach and holds a master’s degree in exercise science.

Gordon Byrn is an elite long-course triathlete and coach certified by USA Triathlon, Triathlon Australia, and the American Swim Coaches Association. One of the best-known ultra-endurance athletes in the world, he has raced Ironman competitions in Hawaii, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. v
Foreword	p. vii
Prefaces	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Getting Started
The Iron Journey	p. 3
Approaches to Training	p. 13
Understanding Fitness	p. 23
Equipment	p. 33
Ironman Training
Training Overview	p. 57
Training for the Swim	p. 95
Training for the Bike	p. 123
Training for the Run	p. 161
Beyond the Basics
Strength Training	p. 187
Nutrition: The Fourth Discipline	p. 211
Training the Mind	p. 237
Case Studies	p. 251
Finishing Strong
Recovery and Wellness	p. 279
Peaking for Your Ironman	p. 301
Racing Long	p. 313
Epilogues	p. 331
Defining Your Training Zones by Sport	p. 333
Testing and Warm-up Protocols	p. 343
Swimming Glossary	p. 349
Brick Workouts	p. 351
References and Recommended Reading	p. 355
Index	p. 365
About the Authors	p. 372
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