Description
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 Casanta
Chapter 2 Tri-Specific Strength Training and Performance Testing
Sarah Haskins
Chapter 3 Fueling the Female Triathlete
Stacy T. Sims, PhD
Chapter 4 Mental Training for the Inner Athlete
Siri Lindley
Chapter 5 Alternative Exercises for Triathletes
Sage Rountree, PhD
Chapter 6 Streamlining Your Swim
Sara McLarty
Chapter 7 Biking Strong
Lindsay Hyman
Chapter 8 Running Smart
Margie Shapiro
Chapter 9 Progressing From Sprint to Half Ironman
Melissa Mantak, MA
Chapter 10 The Traveling Triathlete
Tara S. Comer
Chapter 11 Race Day Strategy
Melissa Stockwell
Chapter 12 Injury Prevention and Recovery
Krista Austin, PhD, CSCS
Chapter 13 Coaching Options for Triathletes
Gale Bernhardt
Chapter 14 Training Through Different Life Stages
Wendy Francke, MD
Chapter 15 Integrating Triathlon Into Your Busy Life
Rebeccah Wassner and Laurel Wassner
Chapter 16 Starting Children in Triathlon
Shelly O’Brien
Chapter 17 Succeeding in Off-Road Triathlons
Melanie McQuaid
Chapter 18 Careers in Triathlon
Celeste Callahan and Brenda Barrera
