Pitney Deirdre, Dourney Donna. Triathlon Training For Dummies

John Wiley & Sons, 2008. — 336 p. — (For Dummies).Training effectively for a triathlon is about getting your body used to moving for the same amount of time it will take you to complete the event. So, "Triathlon Training For Dummies" outlines effective training programs based on the readers perceived level of fitness and expected time to the finish line, detailing a four-hour-per-week training program for a Sprint triathlon, eight hours for an Olympic and 20 hours (a much greater time-and mental-commitment) for an Ironman.Starting Your Triathlon Training.
Training for a Multi-Sport Event.
Choosing Your Event.
Gearing Up with the Right Equipment.
Taking It One Sport at a Time: Swim, Bike, Run.
Getting Ready: Body and Mind.
Swim: Taking the Plunge.
Bike: Cycling Strong.
Run: Finding Your Stride.
Putting It All Together.
Training for Your Triathlon.
Living like an Athlete.
Training Schedules: From Super Sprint to Ironman.
Strength Training and Stretching.
Coping with Injuries.
Planning for Race Day.
Counting Down to Race Day.
Race Day: Ready, Set, Go!
After You Finish Your Triathlon.
The Part of Tens.
Ten Reasons You Should Do a Triathlon.
Ten Triathlon Myths Debunked.
Ten (Or So) Items to Bring on Race Day.
Ten (Or So) Resources for Finding Triathlons.