The Perfect Distance: Training for Long-course Triathlons (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series) - Softcover

Rodgers, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931382948 ISBN 13: 9781931382946

Publisher: VeloPress, 2007

Synopsis

This is a sports coaching book. Packed with technique and drills and built on Joe Friel's proven Ultrafit platform, "The Perfect Distance" is the first book to equip triathletes for the long course. Half-Ironman races are the fastest-growing distance in triathlon and a pivotal stepping-stone toward the sport's ultimate challenge - the Ironman. Every facet of effective preparation for a long course event is thoroughly outlined. Extensive appendixes featuring workouts for swim, bike, run, key training sessions, and indoor training make this book the ultimate resource. Sport-specific chapters and detailed instruction on selecting equipment, making smart nutrition decisions, strength training, and overcoming injuries make up a complete resource for triathletes. This is the only book to focus on increasingly popular half-Ironman race distance.

About this title

About the Author

Tom Rodgers trained astronauts for physiology experiments aboard NASA's International Space Station using training systems and software that he developed to measure VO2max, respiratory quotient, bone density, and muscle mass before turning his attention to triathlon. Tom Rodgers is now a USAT certified coach and accomplished triathlete.

Edition details

• Publisher: VeloPress
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931382948
• ISBN 13: 9781931382946
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224