Triathlon 101: Essentials for Multisport Success - Couverture souple

Mora, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0880118113 ISBN 13 : 9780880118118

Editeur : Human Kinetics Publishers, 1999

Synopsis

This text devotes extensive coverage to all three disciplines involved in the triathlon. John Mora gives specialist training tips and tactics for the differing stages and covers how to train simultaneously for all three. He also gives advice on how to plan for a race, and equipment needed.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"Triathlon 101" helped thousands of athletes take the guesswork out of multi-sport training and racing. Now, this best-seller returns, updated with more top-notch information and solidifying its status as the essential guide for multi-sport success. In this new edition, readers will learn how to: choose the best equipment for their goals, terrain, and budget; create triathlon programmes for various distances and events; plan what, how, and when, to eat and drink when training or competing; prevent overtraining and recover from common injuries; and, swim and navigate in open water. Smoothly and quickly transition from one leg of the race to the next and taper their individual training for peak performance on race day. This title features sample training programmes, the latest recommendations on equipment, correct technique and expert advice from pros and coaches Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson will help improve reader's their skills and times in every event. Trial-and-error experiences can lead to injury and discouraging results. "Triathlon 101" is the best course for developing multi-sport athletes and the best way to ensure against such negative outcomes.

Biographie de l'auteur

A competing triathlete since 1988, John Mora is a renowned fitness author who has published more than 500 articles. He is a member of USA Triathlon and has participated in almost 200 running, cycling and swimming events, including marathons, sprint triathlons and the Ironman competition. Author of the first edition of Triathlon 101, Mora engages and entertains readers while they prepare for their first or next triathlon. Mora is the running columnist and triathlon feature writer for Windy City Sports as well as a former contributing editor to Triathlete. His articles have also been featured in many magazines, including American Health, Women's Sports & Fitness and Runner's World.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0880118113
• ISBN 13: 9780880118118
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible