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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training
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By Steve Katai and Colin Barr
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December 31, 1969 |
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288
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April 3, 2007
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Every man an Iron Man?and every woman, too! No longer exclusive events reserved for only the most committed athletes, triathlons, duathlons (bike and run), and aquathons (swim and run) now attract hundreds of thousands of Americans. Filled with the inside tips, practical advice, and photos, this is the book for any man or woman who wants to compete in multi-sport events, regardless of experience level.
--Authors are experienced triathlon competitors and personal trainers
--Tips on setting up, equipment, training, diet, and motivation
--Dozens of exciting instructional photos
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Greatest Training Book Around, April 28, 2007
By Tom E. (Oak Brook, IL)
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I've done 2 Ironman Triathlons and scores of sprints and 70.3's. This is the best book I have read about how to get started and keep going. It's easy to understand,and most important, correct. Everyone considering doing a triathlon, and people who are in it to stay should make this a must read.
39 of 39 people found the above review helpful.
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Outstanding read for the everyday athlete, April 22, 2007
By Big T (Ohio)
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If you have any interest in triathlons or even any of the associated components, this is a must read. This is a simple, practical, and easy to understand guide that covers Triathlon from A to Z whether you are aiming for a Sprint or an Ironman version. This book, while directed at prospective triathletes, can also easily be applied to so many areas of life or athletics. It is about setting goals and preparing to achieve them and finding ways to deal with difficulties through attitude and perserverence.
Along the way, it is also a wonderful guide to the components of preparing for a triathlon. Simple, but very important things such as the increased benefits of stretching warm muscles (vs. cold muscles) are highlighted. From biking gear to butt kicks, these guys spare no important detail in laying out how anyone (not just elite athletes) can start from scratch and work through the steps to become a triathlete.
You don't have to be contemplating a triathlon at the moment to get tremendous return from this relatively inexpensive guide to triathlon training. Anyone who has the least interest in fitness, nutrition for athletics, running, swimming, biking, or training for any athletic endeavor will have a hard time putting this book down.
34 of 34 people found the above review helpful.
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Interested in Triathlon - must read, April 24, 2007
By Allen in Ohio
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I found this an easy to read and understand resource for the sport of triathlon. I have done a few shorter distances and this book has both peaked my interest and given me confidence to take on the next distance.
I like how it is organized... covers all the bases with good tips and photos throughout.
Highly recommended!
Allen
18 of 18 people found the above review helpful.
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GREAT comprehensive resource!, April 22, 2007
By Christine A. (California)
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As a beginning triathlete, this really helped me get over some of my fears about the sport. I was inspired, motivated and I learned a lot so that I will avoid some of the common pitfalls. I am excited, and ready to jump into my training program!
9 of 11 people found the above review helpful.
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Best beginner book available, April 25, 2008
By Thomas Phillips (UT USA)
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I have purchased quite a few books on beginner triathlon training and this is the best one I have found to help the first timer go from 0 to Sprint distance tri. Very concise and easy to follow.
5 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Amazing TRI book--beginners to experienced!, March 2, 2010
By D. McClung (New York, NY)
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I have done numerous Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, and am now training for my first Ironman. I'm doing a lot of research on training and came across this book. It is so helpful! (and I thought I already knew everything there was to know...)
I feel like this book is great for everyone--from first-timers to veterans. It is a very comprehensive resource that covers every aspect of triathlons. It's also fun to read and motivates you along the way.
If you are considering doing any distance of triathlon, you definitely should get this book.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Excelent Advice, July 10, 2008
By Quebec Mike (Drummondville Quebec)
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I am still a month away from my first triathlon but I have found this book to be a very, very sound guide. The advice provides has been perfect for me both in scope and depth.
4 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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The only book you will need to Train, March 2, 2010
By Marathon Medic (Grayslake, IL USA)
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A great all around training book. They cover all aspects of training and don't overwelm you. If this is your first Triathlon or you are a seasoned veteren, there is something in this book for everyone. After just running Marathons, this book made the transition to Triathlons very easy. I highly recommend this book.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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VERY good beginning Triathlon Book, March 28, 2010
By Edmund W. Cheung (Playa Del Rey, CA USA)
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As of April 2010 and at 40yo, I am training for my first two sprint Triathlons in May and October 2010. Read 3 different books and viewed all the online sites. This is a very good book and should be a must read for anyone just starting out in the sport or Triathlon. I would say it is the best of the 3 that I have read. It is also motivating with the training plan at the last few chapters.
Would also recommend going to [...] - Triathlon section for some great articles.
[...] is a nice site to briefly record your daily training sessions.
[...] has some great short videos about anything and everything.
The only other thing I would recommend to the beginning triathlete is to find a good swim coach and take a few swim lessons. They can really do wonders to everyone's swim technique no mater how experienced you are.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Piece of Training Material, September 19, 2009
By Fastlayne (Indio, Ca)
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Love this book. Great information for a beginner. I have done 7 marathons, but have decided to try the triathlon. Very detailed information on training on each phase, from swimming, cycling and running as well as the T1 and T2. Great information on what you need to have verses, what may just want to have to complete your triathlon. Great, Great, Great!
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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 Depends on what you're looking for, January 31, 2012
By stranger in a strange land (Portland, OR)
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So as background to my review, let me explain. I'm a reasonable runner (10k-half marathon level) and cyclist (commute 50 miles/week, occasional road rider) and having been talked into trying out for a Triathlon in 9 months time I was looking for some information.
Primarily I was looking for information in these areas:
- Transitioning. What to do, how to go about it.
- Swimming. How to improve, what to expect.
- Training Plan.
So how did the book stack up for me?
Transitioning: Whilst there's some data there on transitioning, and certainly a bunch of advice (how to lay out your gear, what to wear, what to bring, and some tips) it didn't really answer my fundamental "what the hell - I'm supposed to strip naked in a field!?!"
Swimming: Again there's a wealth of information - masters clubs, exercises, gear. What was poor though is how they handled the exercises: there was DESCRIPTIONS of what to do, but what would have been really helpful is pictures. Oddly there was a wealth of pictures later on when the book described weight workouts, but nothing useful around swimming ergonomics and techniques. Plenty of useful descriptions, but you have to visualize!
Training Plan: Yet again, a wealth of information. Plans for Sprint, Olympic, half-ironman, ironman. Now I bike and run already a bit, but what I got a laugh from was the introduction for the plan. Here's week1 of the Olympic training plan: Mon (25min swim), Tue (25min run), Wed (35min bike, 30min workout), Thu (25min swim), Fri (rest), Sat (10min swim, 65min bike, 15min run, 30min workout), Sun (40min run, 30min workout). That's 5.5 hours in week one! From a standing start!! With 1 day off! All-in, a 16 week program peaking at over 10 hours a week.
In some respects I also found the book poorly laid out. Although the relevant swim/bike/run sections detailed the various "exercises", the exact durations and distances were up within the training plan section and not referenced in the index. Took me a while to find them (but they're good when you do).
Did the book help me - somewhat, hence the 3 stars. The swim/bike/run sections were too generic for me and added little - the bike section is the weakest - however "YMMV". The training plans and exercises were the most useful part to me. I somewhat "look forward" to completing my 115 hours of training and my first race. If it gets me through that I might come back and add another star..........
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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 First-Time Tri, February 2, 2011
By MIssGirl
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I used this to go from running a few miles a few times a week to competing in my first tri in twelve weeks. I found it helpful and I really enjoyed the schedule. My only complaint is that the swim distances really don't work in the time alloted for a beginner.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Best Tri Book so far..., January 25, 2011
By Raul Lopez (Miami, fl USA)
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Outstanding book... carried me through first Triathlon (a sprint)
Later used it to compete in Olympic, and Half Iron distance.
Have bought several other good books about Triathlon training, this book is the simplest and most complete guide for any one beginning in this sport.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Book, September 3, 2010
By serenity
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This is a wonderful book. I happen to know one of the writers, Steve Katai. He's not only a great athlete, but also a great person.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training, August 21, 2010
By CFG
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I really enjoyed it. Very informational and with deep messages for life and fun.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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As described, fast shipment, June 17, 2008
By Shannon E. Walker
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I was completely please with this seller. The book arrived quickly and in excellent condition as described.
1 of 13 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Training for Any Skill Level, April 29, 2012
By O.B. Shame
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I'm currently training for a world championship and wanted to increase my speed substantially in order to compete for a top spot in my age group ... not just to finish respectably. My previous training plan was okay, but I needed to try something else if I was going to make faster speed and endurance gains. I skimmed over several books and chose this one. In spite of the title, this book is written by two guys who know what they're doing. By following their training plan, I've seen considerable gains and met all of my goals. The weekly increase in my running speed has been noticeable and with relatively little fatigue. Biking is my strongest event. Yet my improvement has been astounding. The only event where I've really had to push to make the desired times is swimming. I recommend doing two big swims a week, plus the occasional short swim as part of transition training.
I have a couple of criticisms/suggestions: Their training plans are laid out over a fixed number of weeks. For example, the Olympic training plan is 16 weeks. My preference is something longer, so I had to create my own spreadsheet that is based on their plan. There's really no guidance for doing this, but I simply stretched the training times over more weeks, while keeping the "rest" weeks at 4-week intervals (reduction of workout to ~70% of normal). This seems to work well. I also race as a senior (I'm 53). People my age tend to need more recovery time. Instead of repeating every week, I inserted an extra day, moving the rest day to day 4 and ending the 8-day cycle with a "Rest / Easy Bike" day. This has given me the recovery time that I need. One problem with adapting their plan, or even with using the plan as-is, is that they give you 6 different swim workouts. They spell these out in detail for Sprint training, but leave it to you to adapt these to the other race lengths. It was a bit of a pain adapting these to my schedule, but I did it. I would have been better if they provided detailed swim workouts for each race length, and maybe thrown in a paragraph on adapting their plans for more training time. In spite of these criticisms, this is a great guide to triathlon training, and I think it deserves 5 stars.
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tri noob, February 19, 2012
By Jay
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Got some excellent tips from this book. The swimming section has changed my training and improved my technique dramatically. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in doing a tri.
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Perfect for beginners, January 27, 2012
By nhoj
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Yes, this is the book you are looking for if you are new to tri's, got all the basics, just read it you'll see.
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