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"Covers all aspects of triathlon, from getting started, to training, to how to finish a race." --

"Triathlon Training Fundamentals caters directly to the beginner. Triathlon Training Fundamentals presents all of the basic information needed in plain language, from why and how to get started and what events to select, to what equipment to get and how to maintain it, to how to train for each leg of the race--swimming, biking, and running. Triathlon Training Fundamentals goes beyond laying out the basics to also tackle smaller--but equally as important--topics...

"Triathlons for Women" guides readers through every step of biking, swimming, and running from day one of training to race day, with plenty of encouragement along the way. Sally Edwards covers everything: transition zones, what to wear, and everything in between. This fourth edition includes expanded instruction on technique and smart training practices, with ready-made training programs for beginners that detail every workout.

Ever dream of being an elite endurance athlete and competing in races like Hawaii's Ironman? Professional athletes are not the only people who have the ability to attain superior athletic accomplishments. Every season tens of thousands of amateur triathletes compete head-to-head, pushing their physical and mental strength to the absolute limits. The standard Ironman competition is a true test: a 2.4-mile open-water swim, followed by a 112-mile bike...