Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 690 g
ISBN: 978-0-470-38387-2
Verlag: Wiley
Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. This authoritative guide is packed with insider tips and hands-on advice for pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation you need to tackle a sport that you've never done before, stick to your program, and eat better to maximize your energy.
* Evaluate your current fitness level - cardiovascular, muscle strength and endurance, and flexibility
* Take it one sport at a time - maximize fitness and form for swimming, biking, and running
* Put it all together - focus your training, add dual workouts, become a quick-change artist, and save time during transitions
* Live like an athlete - prepare for training sessions, maintain energy, recover quickly, and avoid injuries
* Plan for race day - taper your training, organize your gear, and stay focused and confident
Open the book and find:
* Advice on choosing an event to train for
* What to look for when choosing swimming, biking, and running gear
* Tips on staying safe and healthy while training and competing
* Training schedules for every triathlon event
* Strategies for handling your transitions
* Treatments for common injuries
* A checklist of items to bring on race day
* Resources for finding triathlons
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction.
Part I: Starting Your Triathlon Training.
Chapter 1: Training for a Multi-Sport Event.
Chapter 2: Choosing Your Event.
Chapter 3: Gearing Up with the Right Equipment.
Part II: Taking It One Sport at a Time: Swim, Bike, Run.
Chapter 4: Getting Ready: Body and Mind.
Chapter 5: Swim: Taking the Plunge.
Chapter 6: Bike: Cycling Strong.
Chapter 7: Run: Finding Your Stride.
Chapter 8: Putting It All Together.
Part III: Training for Your Triathlon.
Chapter 9: Living like an Athlete.
Chapter 10: Training Schedules: From Super Sprint to Ironman.
Chapter 11: Strength Training and Stretching.
Chapter 12: Coping with Injuries.
Part IV: Planning for Race Day.
Chapter 13: Counting Down to Race Day.
Chapter 14: Race Day: Ready, Set, Go!
Chapter 15: After You Finish Your Triathlon.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten Reasons You Should Do a Triathlon.
Chapter 17: Ten Triathlon Myths Debunked.
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Items to Bring on Race Day.
Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Resources for Finding Triathlons.
Index.
