Your First Triathlon
Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week, 2nd Edition
$31.50
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
11 April 2012
Summary
Joe Friel is the top coach in triathlon and his book Your First Triathlon is the best-selling book for beginner triathletes. This clear and comprehensive book makes preparing for sprint and Olympic triathlons simple and stress-free. Joe Friel’s practical training plan takes fewer than 5 hours a week, giving aspiring triathletes the confidence and fitness to enjoy their first race. Your First Triathlon offers a 12-week training plan for total beginners as well as custom plans for athletes e…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781934030868 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1934030864 |
| Author: | Joe Friel |
| Publisher: | VeloPress |
| Imprint: | VeloPress |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 11 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 453g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
| Series: | Velo Press |
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Critics Review
“Any new triathlete would greatly benefit from this book, and if you were to buy just one book for your first triathlon, this would be the one!”–TriNewbies.com
“Joe does the hard work for the beginning triathlete by condensing, prioritizing, and simplifying all the science and practical experience which he has mastered over decades of coaching.”–Barb Lindquist, 2004 USA Olympic Team
“Joe Friel’s wealth of knowledge in triathlon is astounding and he has a wonderful way of sharing that knowledge with all athletes: beginners to elite professionals. If you are looking to get off to a great start in this sport, you have come to the right place!”–Siri Lindley, Triathlon World Champion
“Whether you’re a beginning triathlete or a seasoned pro, Joe Friel is the leading authority on triathlon training.”–Ryan Bolton, Ironman winner, Olympian
“With his book, Your First Triathlon, Joe Friel uses his expert knowledge to help new triathletes use the same training principles that have made The Triathlete’s Training Bible such a success.”–Gale Bernhardt, USA Triathlon Olympic Coach
“25 years of active multisport coaching has proven that Joe Friel has an unprecedented understanding of endurance sports. As a multiple triathlon world champion, I would consider Joe as one of the leading figures in triathlon coaching today. Joe’s professional approach and practical understanding of sports physiology has helped many endurance athletes of all abilities reach their full athletic potential.”–Simon Lessing, 5-time Triathlon World Champion
Joe Friel
Joe Friel is the most trusted endurance sports coach in the world. He is the best-selling author of The Triathlete’s Training Bible, The Cyclist’s Training Bible, Fast After 50, Going Long, Your Best Triathlon, The Power Meter Handbook, and Your First Triathlon. His TrainingBible Coaching service is one of the most successful and respected in endurance sports.Joe has trained endurance athletes since 1980, including national champions, world championship contenders, and Olympic athletes in triathlon, duathlon, road cycling, and mountain biking.He is an elite-certified USA Triathlon and USA Cycling coach and holds a master’s degree in exercise science. He conducts training and racing seminars around the world and provides consulting services for corporations in the fitness industry. He has also been active in business as the founder of Ultrafit, an association of coaching businesses; TrainingPeaks, a web-based software company; and TrainingBible Coaching.
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