A comprehensive training guide for triathlons that covers season planning and race preparations; and discusses drills and strategies to balance swimming, cycling, and running; nutrition information, mental training exercises, and more.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 365-372) and index.

Smart training -- Attitude -- The science of training -- Intensity -- Assessing fitness -- Building fitness -- Planning a year -- Planning a week -- Planning to race -- Racing -- Recovery -- Skills -- Muscles -- Unique needs -- The training diary -- Fuel -- Epilogue -- Appendix A, annual training plan template -- Appendix B, swim workouts -- Appendix C, bike workouts -- Appendix D, run workouts -- Appendix E, combined workouts -- Appendix F, race evaluation form, diary pages.

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