books about: triathlete

books about: triathlete

books:

Triathlete

The Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)

Ph.D. Jim Taylor, Terri Schneider

VeloPress, 2005

Awesome!
I was hesitant to buy this wondering if I could really learn something about mental training from a book. I decided to give it a try and I am very glad I did. This is one of the best Ironman prep books I've read. I highly recommend it.

Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball

George F. Will

Harper Paperbacks, 1991

Excellent
This is a fascinating journey into the national pastime. George Will writes economically and wisely not only about what the game is, but also what it once was. The evolution of the sport - although that is certainly not the focus of the book - is illuminating for ...

Workouts in a Binder: Swim Workouts for Triathletes

Gale Bernhardt, Nick Hansen

VeloPress, 2002

Great for those who forget how many laps we have swam
I like this book for the sheer reason that when I swim longer workouts, I tend to forget how many yards/meters I have done after I get out of the pool. By having this poolside, I can do the various workouts and then know the total distance covered. The variety of ...

The Woman Triathlete

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2004

Best book I've read about triathlons
This book is very easy to read. Christina has done an excellent job compiling articulate women (pro triathletes, exercise specialists, nutritionists, psychologists, coaches, etc.) to give their expertise on the varying components of training for a triathlon. There ...

Workouts in a Binder for Swimmers, Triathletes, and Coaches (Workouts in a Binder)

Nick Hansen, Eric Hansen

VeloPress, 2005

Great and very useful
When I finally got to using it became my best friend. I would highly highly recommend this to anyone who is really really interested in swimming. Don't forget to drink water. Also it works great for regular swimmers as well as triathletes and even coaches (as it says ...

The Waterproof Coach: The Waterproof Workout Book for Fitness Swimmers and Triathletes

Thomas A. Denes

Ancient Mariner Aquatics Inc, 1997

Great swimming workouts
This is a wonderful book to help plan your swimming workouts. I used to go to the pool and just start swimming laps... I would end up going all out in the beginning and then I would get too worn out to complete a good workout. With this book, I can flip through and ...

The Triathlete's Training Bible (2nd Edition)

Joe Friel

VeloPress, 2004

Great book for someone he needs to learn all they can about triathlons.
This is a great book for both beginnners and intermediate triathletes. The book contains the basics, as well as advanced techniques, of training. The concept of "periodization" was especially helful for me. It is easy to read and the author fully explains ...

Slow Fat Triathlete: Live Your Athletic Dreams in the Body You Have Now

Jayne Williams

Da Capo Press, 2004

Great read!
I loved this book. I had a hard time putting it down. It offers inspiration to all of us who are fat and slow or just new to triathlon, and want to compete. I bought this one and Triathlon Training in 4 Hrs. a week. They go well together.

Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide: Plans, Scheduling Tips, and Workout Goals for ...

Matt Fitzgerald

Wellness Central, 2006

Must Have
If you are a triathlete or you are looking to become a triathlete this is the best training book/program available.

Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book: The Training, Diet, Health, Equipment, and Safety Tips You ...

Matt Fitzgerald

Wellness Central, 2003

The most scientific approach to triathlon I have encountered.
This book is by far the best scientific guide to the science of fitness and nutrition associated with triathlon. I have always had unanswered questions about carb consumption and storage, oxygen usage, aerobic, and anerobic thresholds. This book gave me more answers ...

The Triathlete's Guide to Bike Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training)
Linda Wallenfels

VeloPress, 2004

This training manual is designed to take a triathlete's cycling performance to the next level. It includes step-by-step guides for setting up the bike for a perfect fit, analyzing strengths and weaknesses, and working out training plans geared toward getting athletes in peak condition for their races. It also provides clear descriptions of core ...

The 12-Week Triathlete: Train for a Triathlon in Just Three Months

Tom Holland

Fair Winds Press, 2005

The ultimate triathlon training guide!
Tom Holland's "The 12-Week Triathlete" is a truly amazing guide for anyone who wants to get into the sport of triathlon or improve their level of performance. I finished my first tri last month after following Tom's program and essentially using the book as my ...

The Triathlete's Guide to Off-Season Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)

Karen Buxton

VeloPress, 2004

Good Book but would have liked more information
This book was great but I would have liked more information on what workouts to plan when. It gives you an overview of an off-season training plan. I really enjoyed the section about swim drills, different weight workouts and setting goals for next season!

First Triathlons: Personal Stories of Becoming a Triathlete

Gail Waesche Kislevitz

Breakaway Books, 2006

Inspirational and Humorous
Excellent book - I recommend it to anyone who has been bitten by the triathlon addiction or who is contemplating becoming involved in the sport. The stories are unique, some are humorous, some illicit tears, all inspire in their own way.

Self-Massage for Athletes

Rich Poley

Two Hand Press, LLC, 2006

Excellent for those of us with physical jobs
I'm a landscaper, and I can tell you, at the end of the day I am pretty wiped. I didn't think I'd have the energy to massage myself - even if it feels good and helps my body, it's hard to find time to do one more thing. But the beauty of self-massage is its ...