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Informationen zum Autor Deirdre Pitney is a freelance writer who writes articles on women's issues, fitness, and wellness, and is actively training for a triathlon. Donna Dourney has completed a Half-Iron and full Ironman Triathlon and has served as a personal trainer for clients, tri clubs, and first-time athletes. Klappentext Powerful, proven methods to speed up your swimming, blast off on your bike, and run with the bestShaping 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 confidentOpen 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 Zusammenfassung Practical, proven ways to get in shape for a grueling race that combines running, swimming, and biking Packed with insider tips, hands-on advice, and proven methods, Triathlon Training For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone who wants to participate and compete in a triathlon. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You're Not to Read 3 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part I: Starting Your Triathlon Training 3 Part II: Taking It One Sport at a Time: Swim, Bike, Run 4 Part III: Training for Your Triathlon 4 Part IV: Planning for Race Day 4 Part V: The Part of Tens 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Starting Your Triathlon Training 7 Chapter 1: Training for a Multi-Sport Event 9 Defining Your Triathlon 9 Choosing a distance and event 10 Setting your triathlon goal 10 Evaluating Your Equipment Needs 11 Taking to Your Sport 12 Finding your form 12 Making time for transitions 13 Training on a Schedule 13 Fueling your body and mind 14 Strengthening and stretching your limits 14 Looking Forward to This Race, and the Next One, and the Next One 15 Knowing what to expect during your first race 15 Thinking about what you'll do next 16 Chapter 2: Choosing Your Event 17 Going the Distance: Knowing Your Race Options 17 Super Sprint 18 Olympic 19 Half-Iron 20 Ironman 21 Checking Your Calendar 21 Considering the Course 22 Going with the flow in a lake, ocean, or river 23 Striving for peak performance 23 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Traveling to Your Event 24 Getting yourself there 24 Getting your gear there 25 Eating and sleeping away from home 26 Weathering the heat or cold 27 Registering for Your Event 27 Chapter 3: Gearing Up with the Right Equipment 29 Selecting Comfort First 30 Suiting Up: Knowing What Equipment You Need for Swimming 31 Selecti...
