Ultimate Triathlon: A complete training guide for long-distance triathletes - Softcover

Moore, Paul; Hoad, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408133164 ISBN 13: 9781408133163

Publisher: A&C Black, 2011

Synopsis

This is a guide to training for and competing in long-distance/Ironman triathlons, one of the world's toughest sporting events. Comprising of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile cycle and a marathon, Ironman-distance triathlon is a daunting undertaking for every competitor; for the first-timer, it can be overwhelming. Yet, the numbers of participants are rocketing as thousands of people who have completed a sprint- or standard-distance triathlon are looking for their next challenge.

This book takes a holistic approach to the sport. It covers everything from training plans to race entry, from preparing your equipment to nutrition. It is not guaranteed to get you over the finish line, but it will help ensure that you are as prepared as you can be when the gun goes off.

The content is aimed at levels of ability ranging from first timers to the more experienced, and includes information for triathletes from a variety of age groups. Accessible, lively and authoritative, this book is the ideal guide to training for one of the most difficult sporting challenges in the world.

About this title

About the Authors

Paul Moore has worked in endurance sports for more than five years. As Online editor of Triathlete Europe and Run Now he has overseen the growth of two of Europe's largest endurance sports websites. He has also written two books on endurance sports: The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges (with Richard Hoad) and Ultimate Triathlon.

Richard Hoad is a qualified triathlon coach, regular competitor in triathlons of all distances and a sub-10 hour long-distance triathlon finisher.

Edition details

• Publisher: A&C Black
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408133164
• ISBN 13: 9781408133163
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160