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About The Book
Friel has helped hundreds of thousands of people to enjoy the challenges of triathlon with his clear and comprehensive Training Bible method. Your First Triathlon simplifies all the principles of Friel’s training approach for newcomers who want a simple, no-nonsense way to train for triathlon. Friel’s method will build the fitness and confidence you need to enjoy your first event. Your First Triathlon, 2nd Edition includes:
- Training Plans: Easy to follow in under 5 hours a week
- Workouts: Clearly explained for swim, bike, and run
- Technique: Effective drills to polish your form
- Tri gear: What you need and don’t need
- Nutrition & weight loss: Practical advice for being in ideal race shape
- Tips & Tricks: How to navigate your race packet pickup, lay out your gear, set up your transition area, fuel for your race, finish your swim without stress or fear, and ensure your race goes smoothly from the moment you wake up until you cross the finish line.
Your First Triathlon offers a 12-week training plan for total beginners as well as custom plans for athletes who have some experience in running, cycling, or swimming. Each triathlon training schedule includes realistic swimming, biking, and running workouts with options to add strength workouts. These simple plans will build anyone into a triathlete.
Triathlon is an amazing and challenging sport that can help you get fit, healthy, and feeling great. Your First Triathlon will help you get off to a great start in the swim-bike-run sport and excited for your next race.
Product Details
- Publisher: VeloPress (April 1, 2012)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9781934030868
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Raves and Reviews
"Whether you're a beginning triathlete or a seasoned pro, Joe Friel is the leading authority on triathlon training."
– Ryan Bolton, Ironman winner, Olympian
"Joe Friel's wealth of knowledge in triathlon is astounding and he has a wonderful way of sharing that knowledge with all athletes: beginners to elite professionals. If you are looking to get off to a great start in this sport, you have come to the right place!"
– Siri Lindley, Triathlon World Champion
"Any new triathlete would greatly benefit from this book, and if you were to buy just one book for your first triathlon, this would be the one!"
– TriNewbies.com
"Joe does the hard work for the beginning triathlete by condensing, prioritizing, and simplifying all the science and practical experience which he has mastered over decades of coaching."
– Barb Lindquist, 2004 USA Olympic Team
"25 years of active multisport coaching has proven that Joe Friel has an unprecedented understanding of endurance sports. As a multiple triathlon world champion, I would consider Joe as one of the leading figures in triathlon coaching today. Joe's professional approach and practical understanding of sports physiology has helped many endurance athletes of all abilities reach their full athletic potential."
– Simon Lessing, 5-time Triathlon World Champion
"With his book, Your First Triathlon, Joe Friel uses his expert knowledge to help new triathletes use the same training principles that have made The Triathlete's Training Bible such a success."
– Gale Bernhardt, USA Triathlon Olympic Coach
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