Descripción
About The Triathlon Training Book
The Triathlon Training Book is your one-stop reference for training and competing in a triathlon. Find all the essentials you need to start training and improve your performance:
• Clear, customizable training plans for all triathlon distances.
• Step-by-step exercises to build your strength.
• Incredible illustrations that explain efficiency and speed.
• Expert advice on race-day strategy, nutrition, and equipment.
• Trustworthy advice on treating common triathlon injuries and maintaining a healthy body.
Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned Ironman veteran, you’ll find what you need in The Triathlon Training Book. There’s even a special performance chapter with detailed anatomical artwork that explains the physiology and body mechanics for swimming, cycling, and running so you can see what’s happening inside your body as you train.
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
The Swimming Lab
Swim Anatomy
The Efficient Swimmer
The Arm Stroke
The Stroke Cycle
Warming Up
Swim Drills
Swim Sessions
Assessing Your Swim Fitness
Open-Water Swimming
What to Wear
Transition One
The Cycling Lab
The Bike
Bike Fit
Anatomy Of a Cyclist
Efficient Cycling
Cycling Drills
Bike Sessions
Assessing Your Bike Fitness
On The Road
What To Wear
Transition Two
The Running Lab
The Running Cycle
Footstrike
Efficient Running
Strike Rate
Warming Up & Cooling Down
Run Sessions
Assessing Your Run Fitness
Vary Your Running
What To Wear
Getting Started
Your Goals
Nutrition Essentials
Fuel Your Training
Hydration For Athletes
Strength And Conditioning
Personalize Your Training
Good Training Principles
Your Profile
Planning Your Training
Foundation Programme
Sprint Programme
Olympic Programme
Half Ironman Programme
Ironman Programme
Keeping a Training Log
Avoid Overtraining And Underperforming
The Race
Taper Your Training
Pre-race Preparation
Fuel Your Performance
Hydration Tips
Tactics For Race Day
Essential Maintenance
Pre-hab
Common Complaints
Common Injuries
Fitness Charts
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
James Beckinsale (MSc and BTA Level 3) is one of the UK’s leading high-performance triathlon coaches. Founder of Optima Racing Team in London and an Olympic and Commonwealth Games Coach, he has been training novice and elite athletes for 17 years. James has coached age-group triathletes to medal at World, European, and Ironman competitions, and his website is www.optimaracingteam.com.
Product Details
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Book Format: eBook, PDF
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