Be Your Best At Triathlon: Teach Yourself

Summary:
Be Your Best at Triathlon will support you through every aspect of the sport, from the beginning of your training to race day. Whether you have a few hours a week or want a more intense training programme, you will find a training schedule to meet your needs. Offering advice on developing your technique, improving your performance and how to master the three disciplines, this book will enable you to achieve your goals.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of taking part in a triathlon.

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

• Steve Trew, 'the voice of British triathlon', was a coach for the 2000 Sydney Olympics
• Suitable for novice as well as experienced triathlon enthusiasts.
• Will help you find a training programme to suit you.

Table of Contents:
1. Why triathlon is for you!
2. What you need to know about triathlon
3. Starting training
4. A practical application of exercise physiology & training with a heart rate monitor
5. Swimming (1)
6. Swimming (2) - Adapting training to open water
7. Cycling (1)
8. Cycling (2) - Turbo-training for cycling
9. Running
10. Crossing training, brick training and back to back training
11. Going long
12. Tapering and racing
13. Nutrition
14. Extra training - weight training and resistance training
15. Stretching and flexibility
16. Injury and its prevention
17. Mental attitude, relaxation
18. Some examples of individual training programmes
Taking it further

About the Author(s):
Steve Trew is an internationally respected triathlon coach. He was the Great Britain Coach at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In 2006 he was Wales Team Manager at the Commonwealth Games, Melbourne. He is referred to as 'the voice of British triathlon'. Steve has already written several books on triathlon, is a regular contributor to triathlon press and commentates on all major triathlons including for the BBC at the Olympics.

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