Description
Triathletes, rejoice! For the first time, USA Triathlon, its elite athletes, and the nation’s most respected coaches share their secrets, strategies, and advice for every stage, every event, and every aspect of the world’s most demanding sport. From training to technique, fueling to recovery, if it’s essential to the sport, it is covered in Complete Triathlon Guide.
Chapter
Chapter 5: Training for Triathlon Swimming
pp.:
73 – 85
Chapter 6: Training for Triathlon Biking
pp.:
85 – 101
Chapter 7: Training for Triathlon Running
pp.:
101 – 111
Chapter 8: Recovery and Overtraining
pp.:
111 – 121
Chapter 9: Exercise Physiology for Triathletes
pp.:
121 – 141
Chapter 10: The Art and Science of Tapering
pp.:
141 – 155
Part II: Technique
pp.:
155 – 157
Chapter 11: Bike-Handling Techniques From the Pros
pp.:
157 – 167
Chapter 12: Setting the Perfect Cadence and Stride Rate
pp.:
167 – 179
Chapter 13: Assessing Your Running Form
pp.:
179 – 187
Chapter 14: Improving Your Transitions
pp.:
187 – 197
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Your Freestyle
pp.:
197 – 205
Part III: Competitive Strategy
pp.:
205 – 207
Chapter 16: Open-Water Race Tactics
pp.:
207 – 217
Chapter 17: Strategies for Drafting and Nondrafting Races
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217 – 229
Chapter 18: Performance Tips for Any Distance
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229 – 237
Chapter 19: Mental Strategies for Training and Racing
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237 – 247
Chapter 20: Traveling Competition
pp.:
247 – 255
Part IV: The Triathlon Lifestyle
pp.:
255 – 257
Chapter 21: Fitting Triathlon Into Busy Lives
pp.:
257 – 267
Chapter 22: Choosing the Ideal Gear
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267 – 281
Chapter 23: Choosing a Coach
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281 – 289
Chapter 24: Developing Young Triathletes
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289 – 297
Chapter 25: Dealing With Common Injuries
pp.:
297 – 309
Chapter 26: Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
pp.:
309 – 319
Chapter 27: Hydrating During Training and Competition
pp.:
319 – 329
Chapter 28: Beyond Swim, Bike, Run
pp.:
329 – 339
Chapter 29: Long-Term Athlete Development
pp.:
339 – 349
Appendix: USA Triathlon University
pp.:
349 – 351
Bibliography
pp.:
351 – 361
About USA Triathlon
pp.:
361 – 362
About the Contributors
pp.:
362 – 369