Triathlon Training for Dummies

Powerful, proven methods to speed up your swimming, blast off on your bike, and run with the best 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