Multidiscipline sports Books
Quarto Publishing PLC How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology
Book SynopsisHOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? revisits some of the most extraordinary moments from the history of endurance sports to show how mental strength allows some athletes to perform at a level way beyond their physical limits - to will their body to do what was previously thought biologically impossible. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research it suggests concrete habits and tactics we can use to cultivate our own mental strength, whilst providing thrilling accounts of some of the most inspiring and astonishing feats in sporting history. In 2010 Sammy Wanjiru entered the Boston Marathon suffering from injuries to his knee and his lower back, a stomach virus that prevented him from training and a lifestyle that meant he spent more time in nightclubs than on the track. He shouldn't have even been able to finish the race, and at times he seemed as if he literally had nothing left to give, yet in an epic battle he crossed the finishing line first. How did he manage it? HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? describes a new 'psychobiological' model of endurance performance connecting the mind, body and brain. Compelling accounts from triathlon, cycling, running, rowing and swimming are viewed through the lens of this model shedding new light on what science has to say about mental fortitude in sports. Featured athletes include: Sammy Wanjiru, Jenny Barringer, Greg LeMond, Willie Stewart, Cadel Evans, Joseph Sullivan, Paula Newby-Fraser, Ryan Vail, Thomas Voeckler, Ned Overend, Steve Prefontaine
£12.74
Penguin Publishing Group You Are an Ironman
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestselling author takes readers inside the Ironman triathlon. As he did so masterfully in his New York Times bestseller, The Gatekeepers, Jacques Steinberg creates a compelling portrait of people obsessed with reaching a life-defining goal. In this instance, the target is an Ironman triathlon-a 2.4-mile open-water swim followed by a 112-mile bike ride, then finally a 26-mile marathon run, all of which must be completed in no more than seventeen hours.Steinberg focuses not on the professionals who live off the prize money and sponsorships but on a handful of triathletes who regard the sport as a hobby. Vividly capturing the grueling preparation, the suspense of completing each event of the triathlon, and the spectacular feats of human endurance, Steinberg plumbs the physical and emotional toll as well as the psychological payoff on the participants of the Ford Ironman Arizona 2009. His You Are an Ironman is both a riveting sports narrative and a fascinating, behind-the scenes study of what makes these athletes keep going..
£16.00
VeloPress The Triathlete's Training Bible: The World's Most
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£22.94
PublicAffairs,U.S. Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your
Book SynopsisWhether in basketball, football, or MMA, athletes talk trash to each other-and sometimes to fans-like it's their job. And in some ways, it is: sports only matter if we decide to care about them. And insulting your opponent, or playing the heel, is probably the fastest route to making someone care. Talking smack is as old as the bible; it's perhaps the original sport.But until now, there's never been a book about it.In this lively, often hilarious history, Rafi Kohan interviews some of the world's top competitors-on the petty rivalries and mind games that fuel them. He talks to point guards and soccer strikers, cricketers and insult comedians, forming a theory along the way about the surprising and influential role that name-calling plays in our world.Brilliantly original and wide-ranging, Trash Talk is a book for sports fans, culture mavens, or anyone looking to get an edge.
£22.50
VeloPress FastTrack Triathlete
Book SynopsisLays out all the elements needed to succeed and excel at triathlon without compromising the other important things in your life like family, friends and sleep.In Fast-Track Triathlete, elite triathlon coach Matt Dixon offers his plan of attack for high performance in long-course triathlon-without sacrificing work or life. Developed for busy professionals with demanding schedules, the Fast-Track Triathlete program makes your PR possible in Ironman (R), Ironman 70.3 (R), Rev3, and Challenge triathlon in about 10 hours a week. Training for long-course triathlons once demanded 15-20 hours each week-on top of work, family, travel and other time commitments. For many, preparing for long-distance triathlon is more challenging than the race itself. Fast-Track Triathlete opens the door to your best performance in full- and half-distance triathlons in half the traditional training time. Dixon's laser-focused, effective approach to workouts, recovery, strength and mobility, and nutrition mean
£20.39
Victory Belt Publishing Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health &
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£22.09
Penguin Random House India Yuktahaar
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£17.95
Faber & Faber Run Ride Sink or Swim
Book SynopsisAt the age of thirty-one, Lucy Fry was pretty certain she knew her limits. And here''s how she felt about the component parts of triathlon: swimming - fairly terrifying, especially in open water. Cycling - brilliant when done on a stationary bike, indoors. Running - sometimes fantastic, sometimes hideous. But as increasing numbers of her female friends continued to sign up to tri, Lucy couldn''t help wondering: what was it about this exhausting pursuit that women seemed to find so magical, so transformative? The time had come to find out. Over one year, five triathlons and hundreds of training hours, Lucy uncovers the ins and outs of women''s triathlon: how to wear a sports bra under a wetsuit, the competition and camaraderie, whether getting over ''jelly legs'' makes you a more resilient human being - and finds that maybe she doesn''t know her limits after all... Funny, warm and engaging, Run, Ride, Sink or Swim is for both the tri-curious and
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group Irongran
Book SynopsisAn inspiring and entertaining guide to staying healthy in older age by a 75 year-old triathlete.Trade ReviewAs the oldest person to complete an Ironman triathlon (at age 74), Eddie is testament that it's never too late to start. This inspiring book is a look back over her life, its ups and downs and how she used these to fuel her enthusiasm for life, health and fitness. Her chatty style is so engaging as she shares how she got where she is today, from her childhood with a grandmother who cooked for Winston Churchill, to losing her husband to cancer and nourishing a close relationship with her children. A truly inspiring read for any age! * Outdoor Fitness *
£14.24
Rowman & Littlefield Duathlon Training and Racing for Ordinary Mortals
Book SynopsisThis book provides a wealth of knowledge and inspiration from a 29-season multi-sport racer, a prolific author on the subject, who is also a physician and professor of preventive medicine.Trade Review"Dr. Steven Jonas is the author of one of the best triathlon training books ever written. Now, he offers his unique perspective as both an endurance athlete and a physician and preventive medicine expert to the duathlon. That's a powerful combination. For those who would like to, as they say, 'do the du,' Dr. Jonas's book is the one for you."—John Hanc, contributing editor, Runner's World; author of The Coolest Race on Earth "This new book by Steve Jonas provides information essential for training and competing in duathlons. With its easy-to-read format and practical advice, it should prove to be a great asset, particularly to those new to the sport." —Roger Brockenbrough, USA-Triathlon Grand Masters Duathlete of the Year, 2010 "Duathlon Training and Racing for Ordinary Mortals® is a great primer on the sport of duathlon. It has everything you need to get you well on your way to duathlon success and enjoyment." —Eric Schwartz of Duathlon.com
£11.39
Rowman & Littlefield Triathlon Training Fundamentals A Beginners Guide
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£14.24
John Wiley & Sons Inc Triathletes Training Diary For Dummies
Book SynopsisThe training journal that will help triatheletes go the distance! Triatheletes will find this spiral-bound diary the perfect tool to track and monitor their multi-sport training and conditioning progress. It's filled with instructional photos and illustrations, including distance charts and exercises to prevent injuries.Table of ContentsIntroduction. About This Book. Why You Should Log Your Workouts. How to Use Your Training Diary. Cheater, Cheater, Biscotti Eater. How This Book Is Organized. Icons Used in This Book. Where to Go from Here. Part I: The Training Basics. Chapter 1: Creating Your Workout Plan. Chapter 2: Just Warming Up. Chapter 3: Conquering the Triathlon. Chapter 4: Cooling Down and Fueling Up. Part II: The Triathlete's Training Diary. Part III: The Part of Tens. Chapter 5: Ten Things That You Can't Forget on Race Day. Chapter 6: Ten Ways to Reward Yourself for Finishing a Triathlon. Index. Book Registration Information.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Triathlon Twenty Weeks to Success in Five Hours a
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£14.39
Human Kinetics Publishers Triathletes in Motion
Book Synopsis Traditionally the focus of triathlon is on volume, intensity, and training periodizationdoing particular workouts during the months, weeks, and days leading up to a race. But what if you could improve performance without logging extra distance on the road or in the water? That is the promise of Triathletes in Motion: Assessing Movement for World-Class Technique and Performance. In this book, Marc Evans introduces the Evans Assessment principle and makes the case that every triathlon training regimen should start with the physical assessments of movement. By looking carefully at movements during these assessments, you can detect limitations to mobility, flexibility, strength, and stability. These limiters cannot be corrected by traditional technique instruction alone, so Evans presents specific exercises and tests that address each one. The results are greater efficiency, fewer injuries, and faster performances. Whether you are a veteran triathlete seeking a performance breakthrough, a newer triathlete starting the training season, or a coach or member of a triathlon federation searching for that edge, training should start with Triathletes in Motion. This resource includes hundreds of tests and exercises to help triathletes swim, cycle, and run faster and more economically. Marc Evans was triathlon's first professional coach and has consulted, coached, collaborated with, and mentored some of the biggest names in the sport, including Dave Scott and Scott Tinley. His coauthor, Jane Cappaert, is a leading expert in sport biomechanics. Now they make their unique expertise available to everyone in Triathletes in Motion. Trade Review“Triathletes in Motion will ensure you’re getting the most out of your training.” Scott Molina-- Winner of the 1988 Hawaii Ironman World Championships and over 100 professional races “Whether you are new to triathlon, or have been around the sport for years, Triathletes in Motion provides useful, specific and measurable information about training, sports nutrition, motivation and athlete physiology.”Karlyn Pipes of Aquatic Edge-- Owner of over 200 FINA World Masters swimming records Table of Contents Chapter 1 The Foundations of Triathlon Performance Chapter 2 Principles of Triathlon Training Chapter 3 Assessing Posture Chapter 4 Assessing Movement Chapter 5 Assessing and Strengthening the Core Chapter 6 Analyzing and Improving Swimming Technique Chapter 7 Analyzing and Improving Cycling Technique Chapter 8 Analyzing and Improving Running Technique
£21.59
Human Kinetics Publishers Triathlon 2.0
Book SynopsisAchieve your best finish ever when you train by the numbers with former elite triathlete Jim Vance. Triathlon 2.0 shows you how to interpret data from power meters, GPS systems, heart rate monitors, and swim workouts to achieve new goals and optimize performance.Trade Review“Jim Vance is the best not only at creating a training program but in explaining the program in a way that anyone can understand.”Bob Babbitt-- Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame Inductee, USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Inductee, Cofounder, Competitor Magazine, Host, Babbittville Radio and The Endurance Sports Network “Knowing how to use the latest technology to improve training also means faster racing. Put them together and you have a winning combination. Jim Vance is among the smartest coaches in the United States. I highly recommend this book.”Joe Friel-- Cofounder, TrainingPeaks “While many people know how to collect data, Jim is an expert in understanding it and teaching others how to make decisions with it.”Adam Zucco-- Training Bible Coaching Table of Contents Chapter 1. Cycling Technology Chapter 2. Running Technology Chapter 3. Swimming Technology Chapter 4. Assessing Triathlon Fitness Chapter 5. Planning the Training Year Chapter 6. Training Analysis Software Chapter 7. Stress-Based Periodization Chapter 8. Transition and Preparation Phases Chapter 9. Approach to Base Phase Training Chapter 10. Approach to Build Phase Training Chapter 11. Tapering and Peaking Chapter 12. Prerace Preparations Chapter 13. In-Race Monitoring Chapter 14. Postrace Analysis Chapter 15. Postseason Analysis
£15.29
Human Kinetics Publishers The Womens Guide to Triathlon
Book SynopsisThe Women's Guide to Triathlon presents female-specific training, techniques, and equipment for triathlon. Guided by the USAT Women's Committee, whose goal is to encourage women's participation in the sport, 20 of the sport's top female coaches and athletes offer their winning advice.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Gearing Up Rachel Sears CasantaChapter 2 Tri-Specific Strength Training and Performance Testing Sarah HaskinsChapter 3 Fueling the Female Triathlete Stacy T. Sims, PhDChapter 4 Mental Training for the Inner Athlete Siri LindleyChapter 5 Alternative Exercises for Triathletes Sage Rountree, PhDChapter 6 Streamlining Your Swim Sara McLartyChapter 7 Biking Strong Lindsay HymanChapter 8 Running Smart Margie ShapiroChapter 9 Progressing From Sprint to Half Ironman Melissa Mantak, MAChapter 10 The Traveling Triathlete Tara S. ComerChapter 11 Race Day Strategy Melissa StockwellChapter 12 Injury Prevention and Recovery Krista Austin, PhD, CSCSChapter 13 Coaching Options for Triathletes Gale BernhardtChapter 14 Training Through Different Life Stages Wendy Francke, MDChapter 15 Integrating Triathlon Into Your Busy Life Rebeccah Wassner and Laurel WassnerChapter 16 Starting Children in Triathlon Shelly O’BrienChapter 17 Succeeding in Off-Road Triathlons Melanie McQuaidChapter 18 Careers in Triathlon Celeste Callahan and Brenda Barrera
£15.29
Center Street To the Finish Line
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£14.39
Little, Brown Book Group To the Finish Line
Book SynopsisBeing mentored by Chrissie Wellington would be a dream for any triathlete. In To The Finish Line Chrissie presents her distilled wisdom, hard-won over the course of her extraordinary career, to give all triathletes the chance to learn from the very best.Chrissie writes with emotional honesty, and her warmth and sense of humour also shine through. She speaks frankly about her own experiences - both good and bad - from her career. Such stories will be a source of great inspiration to readers.The book will also be an invaluable practical resource for triathletes. It contains a significant amount of easily-applicable advice on subjects ranging from training tips through to mental strength, transition techniques and nutrition.
£18.04
Human Kinetics Publishers Train to Tri
Book SynopsisSwim. Bike. Run. If the combination of those three words gets you excited, then you need Train to Tri: Your First Triathlon. Written by experts with USA Triathlon (USAT), the largest multisport organization in the world, this book provides proven strategies, secrets, and advice to gear up for your first sprint-distance or standard-distance event. This is not another one-size-fits-all program. Train to Tri is designed so you can focus on the training you need most. You'll establish a baseline in each of the three phases: running, cycling, and swimming. You'll find bronze, silver, or gold levels of training for each phase, which can be combined and customized to your needs, your goals, and your lifestyle. Train to Tri is more than just training. It's total preparation. Featuring expert advice on selecting gear, staying motivated, overcoming challenges, preventing burnout, determining nutritional needs, and achieving recovery, it's a multifaceted plan for multisport success. If you're rTrade Review“Your first triathlon can be intimidating and overwhelming. With Train to Tri: Your First Triathlon, it doesn't have to be. From gear to workouts, this book will provide you with the tools you need to succeed in your event.”Leanda Cave Four-Time Triathlon World Champion "Like any remodeling project, results require know-how and support. For new triathletes, that's what Train to Tri provides. This book is what you need to cross the finish line a winner."Nicole Curtis Real Estate, Restoration, and Design Professional Star of Rehab Addict on HGTV-DIY Network Table of ContentsPart I: Assessing Your Triathlon Readiness Chapter 1: Taking the Triathlon Readiness Assessment Chapter 2: Choosing Your First Race Chapter 3: Gearing Up Chapter 4: Your Triathlon Support Group Part II: Improving Your Triathlon Technique Chapter 5: Swimming Chapter 6: Cycling Chapter 7: Running Part III: Training Chapter 8: Strength and Flexibility Chapter 9: Nutrition and Rest Chapter 10: Sprint-Distance Triathlon Training Plans Chapter 11: Standard-Distance Triathlon Training Plans Part IV: Racing Chapter 12: Preparing to Race Chapter 13: Your Race-Day Experience Chapter 14: Assessing Your Performance
£15.29
Rowman & Littlefield IronFits Marathons after 40
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£14.24
Falcon Guides Better Trail Running A StepbyStep Guide to Trail
Book SynopsisThe Trail Runnerâs Companion provides a goal-oriented guide that coaches and inspires the reader to make steady progress toward becoming a better and more satisfied runner through trail running.Trade Review"The Trail Runner's Companion is a must for runners looking to hit the trails! With humor and insight, Sarah provides practical and time-tested tools for success with trail running. Whether you are brand new to trails, or preparing to tackle an ultramarathon, Sarah's book will be a tremendous resource." -- Cory Reese, author of Nowhere Near First and columnist for UltraRunning Magazine"Sarah Lavender Smith has long been one of trail running’s finest and most insightful writers, and her first book, The Trail Runner’s Companion, ties everything together for all trail runners, from newbies to veterans and all abilities in between. She expertly and empathetically describes how one should train, eat, drink, and think while becoming a trail runner. But perhaps most importantly of all, she tells us what it means to be a trail runner—why this journey, in her words, 'all the way up to the summit and back down,' is worth the effort. If you already are a trail runner, The Trail Runner’s Companion will make you want to become a better trail runner. If you aren’t yet a trail runner, The Trail Runner’s Companion will make you want to become one." -- John Trent, longtime ultrarunner, race director, Western States Endurance Run board member, and award-winning sportswriter"Sarah Lavender Smith is a prolific runner, writer, and adventurer, and her new book is the definitive work on all things related to running on that majority of Earth's surface unpaved by the hands of man. Whether you’re an elite athlete looking to tackle a multi-day race through the wilderness, or a first-timer seeking to venture onto less tamed pathways, The Trail Runner’s Companion is an indispensable resource for all your needs and something that belongs on every runner’s bookshelf." -- Dean Karnazes, ultrarunner and New York Times bestselling author"Sarah Lavender Smith's book, The Trail Runner's Companion, will guide a newbie trail runner to success while being comprehensive enough that a veteran trail runner can glean many useful tips. Sarah blends her own trail running savvy with knowledge from well-known experts. Beyond being chock-full of practical advice, the book nicely captures the ethos of trail running and the mindset of the trail running community. Sarah peppers the advice with personal anecdotes, which keeps the book relatable and entertaining to read." -- Pam Smith, M.D., 100K national champion, Angeles Crest 100-mile course record holder, and 2013 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run champion"The Trail Runner’s Companion is a must-have for all trail runners, both new and experienced. It brings a wealth of knowledge and entertaining stories to keep you engaged in the valuable content of the book. If only I had The Trail Runner’s Companion to read before my first trail race, I could have avoided so many mistakes! I highly recommend it." -- Kaci Lickteig, 2016 UltraRunning Magazine UltraRunner of the Year and Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run champion"The Trail Runner's Companion is an excellent resource for those just entering the wacky world of ultras, as well as for those looking to sharpen their skills, improve times, and reduce injury. Through Sarah's anecdotes that precede each chapter, we're able to immediately put into perspective and vision the lesson we'll be learning and how it relates to real life. Her tips for success—honed after over two decades of running and racing—are excellent reminders of what we need to do to be more successful when the gun fires. Great resource." -- Eric Schranz, host and writer at UltraRunnerPodcast.com"With The Trail Runner’s Companion, veteran ultramarathoner Sarah Lavender Smith presents a thoroughly researched compendium full of useful tips. Sarah is an engaging storyteller, and this fun-to-read book is chock full of great recollections and advice from savvy mid-pack runners and elite competitors. The Trail Runner’s Companion is an essential resource for beginners and experienced runners alike." -- John Medinger, veteran ultrarunner, race director, and Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run president"Sarah has really nailed it. From gear to nutrition to lingo, it’s everything a budding trail runner needs to get going and thrive on trails." -- Magdalena Boulet, 2015 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield IronFits Everyman Triathlons
Book SynopsisCompleting IronFit's triathlon trilogy alongside Be IronFit and IronFit Secrets for Half Iron-Distance Success, this is a go-to, time-efficient training guide for the Standard and Sprint-distance triathlons, which are the most accessible and achievable distances for time-crunched athletes. The Standard Distance is the original triathlon configuration: a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run (0.9 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run). The Sprint Distance usually includes a 750 meter swim, 20 km bike, and 5 km run (Half mile swim, 12.4 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run). And there are duathlon equivalents of both triathlon races. These Short Course distances are the everyman races of the sport, and Don and Melanie Fink offer their time-efficient IronFit training approach to them here in this book.
£21.25
Rowman & Littlefield Swim Bike Bonk
Book SynopsisJust as George Plimpton had his proverbial cup of coffee in the NFL as the un-recruited and certainly unwanted fourth-string quarterback for the Detroit Lions, so, too, did Will McGough immerse himself in a sport he had no business trying. Like Plimpton, whose football folly turned into the bestselling Paper Lion, travel and outdoor writer McGough writes of his participation in, around, and over the course of the one of the world's premier triathlons, the annual Ironman 70.3 in Tempe, Arizona. McGough chronicles the Ironman's history, his unorthodox training, the pageantry of the race weekend, and his attempt to finish the epic event. The narrative follows not just his race but also explores the cult and habits of the triathlete community, beginning with the first Ironman competition in Hawaii in 1978. This is a light-hearted, self-deprecating, and at times hilarious look at one man's attempt to conquer the ultimate endurance sport, with a conclusion that will surprise and delight both
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Swim Bike Bonk
Book SynopsisJust as George Plimpton had his proverbial cup of coffee in the NFL as the un-recruited and certainly unwanted fourth-string quarterback for the Detroit Lions, so, too, did Will McGough immerse himself in a sport he had no business trying. Like Plimpton, whose football folly turned into the bestselling Paper Lion, travel and outdoor writer McGough writes of his participation in, around, and over the course of one of the world''s premier triathlons, the annual 140.6-mile Ironman in Tempe, Arizona. McGough chronicles the Ironman's history, his unorthodox training, the pageantry of the race weekend, and his attempt to finish the epic event. The narrative follows not just his race but also explores the cult and habits of the triathlete community, beginning with the first Ironman competition in Hawaii in 1978. This is a light-hearted, self-deprecating, and at times hilarious look at one man''s attempt to conquer the ultimate endurance sport, with a conclusion that will surprise and delight Trade Review“McGough’s writing shines with his self-deprecating humor and easygoing curiosity.”“The story of this impossible adventure is captivatingWhile he is sometimes reluctant, more often his voice brims with gung-ho, foolhardy, youthful bravado, plus generous doses of self-deprecation. McGough’s humor shines throughout, but most in his unselfconscious presentation of the physical toll that the race takes, including the difficulty of pee breaks when certain extremities have gone numb and the dreaded chafing of, well, everything.” -- Foreword Reviews"The book is absolutely hysterical…This is a great book for a newbie triathlete and an experienced Ironman would love it as well because it’s raw, truthful, insightful and humorous all in one package." -- A Triathlete's Diary"[Swim Bike Bonk digs] into the psyche of those who are beyond passionate to the point of obsession with pursuit of the achievement that is the mother of all endurance events." -- Outspoken Cyclist“Swim, Bike, Bonk: Confessions of a Reluctant Triathlete is not only an entertaining account more than worthy to accompany you on your next trip, it’s a great read for dedicated and first-time triathletes, or even competitive athletes in general. While I’ve never attempted a triathlon (and never intend to), I have raced competitively in a variety of sports and found myself groaning and cheering along with McGough." -- Practical Travel Gear"A travel writer by trade, McGough approaches the Ironman like he would a new country—with curiosity, humor, and, ultimately, astonishment." -- Bruce Northam, American Detour
£14.24
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Swim, Bike, Run, Eat: The Complete Guide to
Book SynopsisIt's race day and you have your quick-closure running shoes, sleek suits, bikes, goggles, and watches, but if you haven't been training with the proper nutrition, you'll be left in the dust in the third mile. Enter Swim, Bike, Run--Eat to guide you through day one of training to the finish line and help your body perform at the peak of fitness. In this book, an ideal companion to author Tom Holland's The 12-Week Triathlete, he will join sports dietitian Amy Goodson covering race-day essentials, food choices to complement your training regimen, as well as recovery nutrition. Learn how to determine what to eat; what to drink; how many calories to consume each day; whether or not to carry snacks while training; the difference between taking in calories from solid foods, semi-solids, and liquids; and whether or not to take electrolyte or salt tablets. Casual and core triathletes alike require a nutrition guide that is easy to understand with expert advice that is easy to implement. Look no further and get ready to take your triathlon to a new, healthier level.
£16.99
Mountaineers Books Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique, and
Book SynopsisWhether just getting interested in triathlons or a multi-sport veteran, readers of this new handbook will get tuned up and stoked to reach any performance goal! Author Terri Schneider explains how to train for a first triathlon, as well as how to formulate an ongoing experience or a longer-term race regimen. Basic techniques for building a foundation of success are accompanied by lessons in heart-rate levels and suggestions for how to integrate a training schedule into daily life. From the early stages of training and making decisions on what gear to buy through to race day and beyond, Schneider covers everything from nutritional information to endurance issues, mental strategies, stretching, setting up transition areas, off-season training, and more. This title includes a foreword by Iron Man Hall-of-Famer Scott Tinley. It is written with a fresh, non-technical yet authoritative approach. It provides the latest-and-greatest developments in the industry. The author is a widely-respected athlete and coach.
£15.26
Rodale Press Inc. Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week: From
Book SynopsisTriathlons are more popular now than ever. In this updated, revised version of his successful 2003 edition, triathlon champion Eric Harr provides the most up-to-date, cutting edge advice and research to inform and motivate today's many budding triathletes. The epitome of a specific, clear, reliable training guide, Triathlon Training's chapters include four separate training programs to accommodate every fitness level; a comprehensive gear guide; a complete menu plan including nutritional options for vegan, paleo, and gluten-free athletes; strategies to stay motivated; and a guide to race day; among other subjects. Athletes will be eager to integrate the wealth of information into their training.
£15.29
Triumph Books (IL) The Race Within: Passion, Courage, and Sacrifice
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£15.26
Skyhorse Publishing The Endurance Handbook
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£12.99
Skyhorse Publishing Racing the Sunset: How Athletes Survive, Thrive,
Book SynopsisA seventh-generation Californian, Scott Tinley led the quintessential Golden State dream. As he grew from beach rat to lifeguard to a recreational administration major, it seemed only natural to him that he would try to parlay the athletic skills gleaned from this idyllic lifestyle into a profession as one of the best triathletes in the world. For twenty years, his skill, tenacity, and devil-may-care attitude guided him along the path.But when age took hold of his legs, and no amount of training would help, his athletic gold rush went bust. Cracks in his psyche began to show, as if beneath it alllike much of California itselfhis athletic life had been built on a fault. Always introspective and inquiring, Tinley threw himself headlong into athlete retirement and the larger issues of life transition and change. His new journey, driven by his quest for personal growth and healing, was filled with pain, false starts, and heartrending intimacies. It led him to hundreds of other retired professional athletes who would openly discuss their own triumphs and tragedies. With much discipline, Tinley completed one of the most thorough athlete research projects ever attempted, and befriended such superstars as Bill Walton, Eric Heiden, Greg LeMond, Jerry Sherk, Steve Scott, and Rick Sutcliffe. Along the way he uncovered secrets about himself and the process of change, turmoil, and final acceptance, all shared openly and eloquently in Racing the Sunset. This book will do for athletes of every level what Passages did for an entire generation.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sportsbooks about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
£12.34
Skyhorse Publishing Against the Wind: An Ironwoman's Race for Her
Book SynopsisTo one woman, running was more than a passionit was a lesson in perseverance.Lee DiPietro discovered the exhilaration of endurance athletics when she ran her first half marathon in her late twenties. From that day forward, she took on every marathon that she could, and despite having to juggle her running with her responsibilities as mother and wife, she quickly established herself as one of the best runners in the United States.Over the next thirty years Lee won race after race, running in everything from local competitions to the three most challenging endurance races: the Boston Marathon, the New York City Marathon, and the Ironman triathlon. What she did not know, as she climbed the ranks of the running world, was the struggle her family would face and the role her running would play in helping her persevere in the face of great adversity.When Lee’s husband was diagnosed with cancer and her son suffered a devastating accident, she found herself falling back on the lessons she had learned as a marathoner to help her endure the sudden family trials. In Against the Wind, DiPietro takes us through her harrowing yearlong fight for the lives of her husband and son. Despite the great difficulties she faced, throughout it all remained her love for running. Against the Wind is a story that will resonate with readers whose lives have been affected by cancer as well as those who are dedicated to endurance sports. It proves that running is a tool to save livesfar from just a sport and test of one's mettle.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sportsbooks about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Trade ReviewA riveting story of one brave woman’s fight to become a world class athlete and compete in the Ironman, and how the lessons she learned competing helped her save her family. A must read.” Susan Butler, author of East to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia EarhartI have been privileged to coach and be around many great athletes, including Lee. What sets truly great athletes apart is character, and character transcends sports. Lee’s character is the star of this book about dealing with and overcoming unthinkable personal tragedy, the likes of which could only be dreamt up by some warped Hollywood fiction writer. Yet it is all true and Lee and her family survived, and we are blessed with an amazing story of a personal odyssey, which will inspire us all.” Tracy Sundlun, former Olympic track & field coach and co-founder of the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon seriesI have known Lee for two decades as a runner and fellow competitor. Her character is true gold and her commitment to any project she dedicates herself to, whether qualifying for the Olympic Trials or writing a book for publication, is rock solid. I know Lee’s story will be read with great interest in the running community and beyond.” Gordon BakoulisA riveting story of one brave woman’s fight to become a world class athlete and compete in the Ironman, and how the lessons she learned competing helped her save her family. A must read.” Susan Butler, author of East to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia EarhartI have been privileged to coach and be around many great athletes, including Lee. What sets truly great athletes apart is character, and character transcends sports. Lee’s character is the star of this book about dealing with and overcoming unthinkable personal tragedy, the likes of which could only be dreamt up by some warped Hollywood fiction writer. Yet it is all true and Lee and her family survived, and we are blessed with an amazing story of a personal odyssey, which will inspire us all.” Tracy Sundlun, former Olympic track & field coach and co-founder of the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon seriesI have known Lee for two decades as a runner and fellow competitor. Her character is true gold and her commitment to any project she dedicates herself to, whether qualifying for the Olympic Trials or writing a book for publication, is rock solid. I know Lee’s story will be read with great interest in the running community and beyond.” Gordon Bakoulis
£18.04
Rockridge Press Athlete to Triathlete: The Ultimate Triathlon
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Never a Bad Day:: A Collection of Columns from
Book SynopsisNever a Bad Day is a compilation of Bob Babbitt's best and funniest editorials from Competitor Magazine and Triathlete Magazine. In 1987, Bob Babbitt started Competitor Magazine. One of the features of the publication was his editorial that ran at the front of the publication. This book is a collection of his favorite editorials from both Competitor Magazine and Triathlete Magazine. Bob Babbitt's stories bring out the human side of running, cycling and triathlon in a way that no one else ever has. Through humor and inspiration, this book will become a must-have for the hundreds of thousands of endurance athletes who have made these sports not just their hobbies, but an integral part of their lives.
£10.76
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Triathalon: Half-Distance Training
Book SynopsisYour First Half-Distance Triathlon will guide any triathlete who wished to finish his or her first half-distance triathlon from the beginning of the preparation until race day. The half-distance triathlon consists of a 1.2-mile swim, 56 miles of cycling and a 13.1-mile run. It is anything but an easy option, but it represents a fascinating challenge for any well-trained endurance athlete. Considered a Long Course it covers more miles than the Olympic distance and provides the perfect stepping stone to the ITU Long Distance races and even the Ultra Distance Ironman triathlon. This book offers a great amount of detailed training plans. There are in-depth examples of core and peripheral training and heart-rate dependent pace levels T1-T8, which help to illustrate the year-round training recommendations. It also features advice on swimming, cycling, and running training, cross training, equipment, strengthening and stretching, typical training errors, recovery, self-motivating performance testing and motivation tips, as well as anecdotes and emotional stories from competitions. With this guide, anyone can finish their first half-distance triathlon.
£11.66
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Complete Book of Triathlon Training The
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Triathlon: Start to Finish: 24 Weeks to an
Book SynopsisYouve finished your first short-distance triathlon maybe even an Olympic distance, but now its time to up the ante and go further and faster than ever before. Experienced professional trainers Paul Huddle and Roch Frey along with T.J. Murphy will bring the triathlete in you up to the challenge all the way up to full Ironman triathlon distances and beyond. Time spent working out, balancing work, family and training, adding speed work, recovery and the mental game are all essential when you decide to move up to the long distance triathlon. No one has more training or racing experience than the team of Roch, Paul and T.J. They will get you to your target race healthy, happy and ready for more. The authors are not only triathlon winners; they have also trained triathlon winning athletes, and written about their experience extensively. This 24-week training program is laid out in four six-week increments. This represents the day-by-day, week-by-week work to be done in preparing for a successful long-distance triathlon.
£12.30
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Weight Management for Triathletes: When Training
Book SynopsisEvery triathlete wants to be leaner, faster, and more successful. But for most athletes, training is not enough. You need to focus on diet as well as training volume to achieve your optimal weight. Weight Management for Triathletes provides detailed and practical information and the tools that can help frustrated triathletes to improve their body composition for performance and aesthetics. This book is aimed to help triathletes competing on every level and distance from sprint to Olympic and longer distances. Well researched and insightful, this book offers easy-to-follow strategies for various diets, describes the importance of low body fat, and shows how to use body fat data in order to implement a weight control program for the long haul. You will find the motivation and encouragement to lose weight, and with a leaner and fitter body, and an understanding of proper nutrition you will quickly perform better in races.
£12.56
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Triathlon: Starting Out: Training for Your First
Book SynopsisTriathlon is more than the sum of its parts. You can swim, cycle, and run but you need more to become a triathlete. If you want to prepare for your first triathlon, this easy-to-understand introduction to the sport is what you need. Roch Frey and Paul Huddle, two of the most respected names in multisport coaching, cover all the bases to get you to the starting line and help you finish your first race. The book contains information on everything from weight training to flexibility up to nutrition. It also contains detailed workout schedules for the sprint and Olympic distances to guide you through your training period. Triathlon: Starting Out is an easy-to-use training book that will help you visualize the race and make it to the finish line. With Roch and Paul at your side, anyone can do a triathlon!
£11.66
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete: A
Book SynopsisFor those who have ever thought they were too old or too unfit to compete in a triathlon, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete will prove that it is never too late to compete! This is a story about overcoming life's obstacles-from injury and business trouble to grief and loss and everything in between. Hilary Topper was a 48-year-old working mother who once upon a time had practically failed high school gym class. She was working 60-plus hours a week, running a small business. Her focus was on others-her children, her aging parents, and her staff. In the meantime, her weight kept increasing, and she was unhappy with the way her life was going. She needed a change. To turn things around, she joined a gym for the first time in her life. This book will take the reader on Hilary's decade-long journey as she trains for and runs her first 5K, swims the aqua-blue waters of the Caribbean, cycles a hilly course in Milwaukee, learns how to run-walk her way through the New York City Marathon, and competes in her first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida. The reader will be right with Hilary as she narrates each experience-even a 5-mile swim in the murky waters of Long Island. Hilary's story will move, motivate, and inspire readers. They will laugh and cry as they follow her on her journey.
£15.26
Pitch Publishing Ltd Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman
Book SynopsisRedemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman is the fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, now world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Born into a notorious London crime family, his uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caper. John bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery. At one point he was one of Britain's most-wanted men. It took two spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist to change his path. During his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit - where fellow inmates included Abu Hamza, the hook-handed extremist cleric, and the 7/7 bombers. John broke three world rowing records while still an inmate and since his release has become one of the UK's leading Ironman competitors. Redemption is the ultimate story of sporting salvation.
£11.69
John Blake Publishing Ltd Katarina Johnson-Thompson (Ultimate Sports
Book SynopsisThis is the story of one of the world's best heptathletes and her journey to greatness.Katarina Johnson-Thompson is a British heptathlete and won gold in the 2019 World Championships with a British record of 6,981 points. After making her Olympic debut in 2012, Katarina has suffered many disappointments, heartbreaks and frustrations, but she has never let it stop her. Now a World Champion, she is ready to take on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
£5.99
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Triathlon: Inspirational
Book SynopsisTriathlons – three separate and gruelling tests of endurance in their own right, all rolled into on epic test of mind, body, and determination.Comprised of long distance running, swimming, and cycling, triathlons are the pinnacle of human endurance, taken on by men and women with a burning ambition to push themselves to the very limit. In the pages that follow you will discover inspirational quotes and words of wisdom that will make you smile and reach for your running shoes/swimming gear/cycling helmet with renewed vigour, learn need-to-know stuff, history, and tips from the experts.It might also become your passion, as you discover what it really takes to become a triathlete. The Little Book of Triathlon is a journey on to a path that is less trodden, but rich in fulfilment, self-discovery, and everything in-between.On your marks, set... and on we go.Table of ContentsNeed to know stuff and Trivia • The great and the good • Hints, tips, and trivia • Quote, unquote... • Ironmen and women • The finishing line.
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IMM Lifestyle Books Triathlon: Serious About Your Sport
Book Synopsis"Triathlon: Serious About Your Sport" is for you if you've tried a triathlon and want to take your skills to a new level, or if you already swim, cycle or run and now want to extend yourself beyond a single discipline. Experts in all three disciplines, plus specialist triathletes, will guide you through all aspects of improving your technique in all sports and at the all-important transitions, as well as fine-tuning your race tactics. A sports psychologist will help get your mind right for the huge challenge ahead, while a physical trainer and sports nutritionist set out plans for improving your overall fitness and health. Finally, specialist programmes will guide you as you balance your training between all disciplines to maximize your race performance. Few events will challenge you as much mentally and physically as a triathlon."Triathlon: Serious About Your Sport" will guide you through the minefield of questions. Do you work harder at improving the times of your best discipline or sacrifice your precious training time on getting your weakest discipline up to scratch? How can you avoid sickness and injury in such a demanding event? How can you teach your muscles to work in the different ways each discipline demands? How do you find the time to train around a busy work and social life? What equipment do you need? All these questions and more are answered as you seek to get serious about your sport.
£15.87
Pitch Publishing Ltd Can't Swim; Can't Ride; Can't Run: My Triathlon
Book SynopsisA 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run make up the Ironman triathlon. It's not for the faint-hearted. What possesses an overweight, thirty-something librarian who can't swim, doesn't own a bike and has two dodgy knees to take on the hardest one-day endurance race in the world? Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run is the story of Andy Holgate's inspirational, epic and life-changing journey to become an Ironman. Lubricant, alligators, rubber suits, blisters, pirates, extreme weather, Elvis, tragedy, romance, flesh-eating amoebas, crashes, hospital visits and perhaps the most unusual stag weekend in history all play a part in this amusing and moving tale of one normal bloke's quest to arrive at his wedding intact. Oh yeah, that's right, Andy is due to get married seven days after the biggest physical challenge of his life. Will he make it down the aisle in one piece?Trade Review"A great book! Andrew Holgate claims he 'Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run', but he can certainly write. His book is filled with terrific lessons on living life to its fullest. I would argue that he can swim, can ride and can run very well indeed!" --Dean Karnazes, New York Times best-selling author and ultra-marathon legend; "What really comes to the fore in Andy's book is that no matter what level of triathlon you are involved in, the motivations, discipline, rewards and love of the sport are universal. Andy's book dispels many of the reservations that can initially prevent people from taking up any form of physical activity and shows us how sport can not only be a positive step towards physical well-being but also can be rewarding for the mind and soul." --Catriona Morrison, Multiple Ironman Champion; "I thoroughly enjoyed it. The ability of sport to change people's lives, like Andy's story, is not something I've considered. It was a real eye-opener. Trying to be as fit and as fast as you can all the time it is very easy to get wrapped up in your own little world so it was nice to be given a wider sense of the sport and be reminded of the real reason and power of sport; to inspire enjoyment in activity. Thanks for a great read." --Alistair Brownlee, ITU World Triathlon Champion; "Anyone new to tri, considering the leap to ironman or just after a mental boost should check out this autobiographical account of one overweight librarian's first forays into multisport. In an inspirational story Andy recounts how he was enticed to take part in Cockerham's annual triathlon, and bitten by the endurance bug. If you want to roll your eyes and chuckle conspiratorially at another newbie's mistakes and triumphs, tuck in." --220 Triathlon Magazine; "Best for Inspiration! If he can do it... Holgate's ironman journey is an uplifting insight into the power of taking on a challenge. He tells his story with an irreverent sense of humour and packs the book with useful information. If you're thinking of doing an ironman this book is just the thing to convince you that you are up for the challenge." --Triathletes World Magazine; "Loved reading Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run. He is able to make you laugh as he turns his depressing situation around to a wonderful, fulfilling life. This is not just a story for triathletes, it's a great book for anyone struggling with life and looking for some sunlight." --MissTriathlon.com; "A great read which shows that it's more about the taking part and enjoyment of any sport. Having little knowledge of ironman I became interested immediately when reading Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run! It shows the efforts from a 'grass roots level'. I enjoyed the journey of how Andy accomplished his goal and how he enjoyed himself in doing so, finding time for laughs; and as you will read, he never takes himself too seriously." --Huw Bennett, Ospreys & Wales; "This book shows the reality that triathlon is accessible to anyone. This story would make a great television show as well as being a great book." --The Simon Gowen Triathlon Show; "Andy Holgate's honest and real-life writings set this book above the rest. A heart-warming and inspiring story of one man's personal challenge - try reading this book without wanting to put on a wetsuit. I have Andy to blame for having to get up early and go out training on these cold winter mornings." --The Fitness Blogger; "Andy Holgate is the Bill Bryson of the Triathlon World. Quite simply, I LOVED this book." --TriCrowd.com; "A really fascinating story." --Talk Radio Europe; "An inspiration to us all." --Lancaster Guardian; "An inspirational story." --North West Evening Mail
£11.69
Breakaway Books First Triathlons: Personal Stories of Becoming a
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£12.60
De Coubertin Books You'll Never Walk
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£8.99
VeloPress How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology
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£16.19
VeloPress Triathlon Swimming
Book SynopsisTriathlon Swimming reveals the rewarding and rigorous Tower 26 program for mastering open-water swimming by the world''s leading open-water swimming coach Gerry Rodrigues and former pro triathlete Emma-Kate Lidbury. Triathlon swimming is unique in its challenges and physical and mental limits. Over his lifetime of over 100 open-water swim race wins and over 30 years of coaching, Rodrigues has perfected the art and science of open-water swimming. His famed Tower 26 swimming program trains athletes in both the pool and in rough open water conditions, making triathletes and swimmers skilled, confident, capable, and fast in any condition. In Triathlon Swimming, Rodrigues and Lidbury break down open-water swimming technique and show how triathlon swimming requires different form. From kicking to sighting, Triathlon Swimming describes the best technique for swimming in open water. This guide shares the best gear for open-water swimming, shows how to create your own effective open-water swim
£17.84
