Complete Triathlon Guide

Author: USA Triathlon  

Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2012

E-ISBN: 9781450492812

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781450412605

Subject: G8 P.E

Keyword: SPORTS & RECREATION - Triathlon

Language: ENG

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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

Title page

pp.:  1 – 2

Copyright Page

pp.:  2 – 4

Contents

pp.:  4 – 7

Introduction

pp.:  7 – 11

Part I: Training

pp.:  11 – 13

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

pp.:  217 – 229

Chapter 18: Performance Tips for Any Distance

pp.:  229 – 237

Chapter 19: Mental Strategies for Training and Racing

pp.:  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

pp.:  267 – 281

Chapter 23: Choosing a Coach

pp.:  281 – 289

Chapter 24: Developing Young Triathletes

pp.:  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

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