Teach Yourself Triathlon by Steve Trew
Teach Yourself Triathlon is the essential guide for anyone looking to get into this exciting and challenging sport. It will give you all the advice you need on how to begin your training, how to master the three elements - running, swimming and cycling - and how to prepare for race day. Whether you want your training to entail a few hours a week or are prepared to make a much greater commitment, Steve Trew provides you with training schedules and advice that you can tailor to your needs and goals. You will also learn about the equipment you need (how to make sure you have the correct size bike, what sort of wetsuit you need and all the gadgets on offer that promise to ease the pain) as well as how to change a flat tyre, what you should be eating and drinking before, during and after the race and how to improve your transitions. Learn the skills and techniques that will enable you to race in a way that preserves energy and gain invaluable insight into mental techniques - you will appreciate them on race day!
"if you're new to the world of triathlon you'll find each section invaluable, as well as accessible, as you prepare for your first event" -- 220 Triathlon 20090301
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, he is a regular contributor to triathlon press and commentates at all major triathlons including for the BBC at the Olympics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340947623 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340947624 |
| Title | Teach Yourself Triathlon |
| Author | Steve Trew |
| Series | Teach Yourself General |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2008-11-28 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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