Duathlon Training and Racing for Ordinary Mortals (R) - Getting Started and Staying With It

Informationen zum Autor By Steven Jonas M.D. Klappentext From the author of the classic Triathloning for Ordinary Mortals® comes the first modern guide to training for and enjoying therun-bike-run race that has become USA-Triathlon's "growth sport": The Duathlon With the participation of USA-Triathlon, which provided a chapter about its duathlon-promotion program launched in 2012, author Steven Jonas has penned the first modern guide for the aspiring multi-sport racer who simply wants to "Do the Du." Well known for Triathloning for Ordinary Mortals®, The Essential Triathlete, and his USA-Triathlon Magazine column "Ordinary Mortals®: Talking Triathlon with Steve Jonas," the author offers:A brief history of duathlon and a look ahead at the sport's exciting development, written by USA-TriathlonHow to "Focus Your Mind" for happy, healthy, and successful duathloning How to find and choose your racesFour 13-week training programs, from starting from scratch to staying with it over timeWhat you need to know about technique and equipmentEnjoying your "Day at the Races"Some special duathlon experiences, philosophy, and humor from the author and others Zusammenfassung This book provides a wealth of knowledge and inspiration from a 29-season multi-sport racer! a prolific author on the subject! who is also a physician and professor of preventive medicine.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Jonas, Steven Jonas M. D., Jonas Steven
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.03.2012
• EAN: 9780762778249
• ISBN: 978-0-7627-7824-9
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Track and field athletics, gymnastics; HEALTH & FITNESS / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Running & Jogging, SPORTS & RECREATION / Triathlon, Popular medicine & health, Active outdoor pursuits, Running & jogging, Multidiscipline sports