Triathlon Training For Dummies

Learn to:

• Train for a triathlon — no matter your fitness level
• Get into your best possible shape
• Select the right equipment and sportswear
• Fuel your body and prevent injuries

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