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The Triathlete's Training Bible

by Joe Friel
$8.68 Now $3.90 Save 55%
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Triathlon training wisdom for the competitive soul.

If you're diving into the world of triathlons, Joe Friel's "The Triathlete's Training Bible" can be your go-to companion. Friel expertly blends nutritional advice, workout strategies, and recovery tips with the latest research, making it a comprehensive guide for athletes committed to excelling in all three disciplines. It's a dense resource, packed with actionable training-plan worksheets, which could help you avoid overtraining while maximizing your endurance. Whether you're preparing for your first race or aiming to improve your personal best, this book may just become your triathlon training scripture.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Triathlete's Training Bible

by Joe Friel
$8.68 Now $3.90 Save 55%
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ISBN: 9781884737480
Author: Joe Friel
Publisher: Velo Press
Date of Publication: 1998-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Sports, Science
Related Topics: Personal Development, Health, Fitness, How To, Self Help, Cycling
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 2559 readers)

Description

This intensive guide covers the specialized training needs of triathletes, who must stretch, strengthen, and tone the muscles used in three different sports. It includes the latest research on nutrition, covers racing, rest, and recovery, and outlines the best techniques for increasing endurance without overtraining. Appendices include training-plan worksheets and suggested workouts.
 

Triathlon training wisdom for the competitive soul.

If you're diving into the world of triathlons, Joe Friel's "The Triathlete's Training Bible" can be your go-to companion. Friel expertly blends nutritional advice, workout strategies, and recovery tips with the latest research, making it a comprehensive guide for athletes committed to excelling in all three disciplines. It's a dense resource, packed with actionable training-plan worksheets, which could help you avoid overtraining while maximizing your endurance. Whether you're preparing for your first race or aiming to improve your personal best, this book may just become your triathlon training scripture.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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