Triathlon is the ultimate endurance challenge, pushing the body to its extreme while giving back a feeling of achievement and reward. This book aims to show newcomers the best ways to try out the sport and, for those already participating, how to achieve their personal best - safely and efficiently. Topics covered include: training and how to prepare a realistic programme; training evaluation and adapting to your strengths and weaknesses; detailed sections on swimming, cycling and running; advise on diet and nutrition, weight training, stretching and flexibility, and injuries; and preparation for positive, combative mental attitude for competition.
- ISBN13 9781861263865
- Publish Date 25 May 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 April 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English