Triathlon 101: Essentials for Multisport Success

Triathlon 101: Essentials for Multisport Success

by John Mora (Author), Karen Smyers (Foreword)

Synopsis

"Triathlon 101" helped thousands of athletes take the guesswork out of multi-sport training and racing. Now, this best-seller returns, updated with more top-notch information and solidifying its status as the essential guide for multi-sport success. In this new edition, readers will learn how to: choose the best equipment for their goals, terrain, and budget; create triathlon programmes for various distances and events; plan what, how, and when, to eat and drink when training or competing; prevent overtraining and recover from common injuries; and, swim and navigate in open water. Smoothly and quickly transition from one leg of the race to the next and taper their individual training for peak performance on race day. This title features sample training programmes, the latest recommendations on equipment, correct technique and expert advice from pros and coaches Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson will help improve reader's their skills and times in every event. Trial-and-error experiences can lead to injury and discouraging results. "Triathlon 101" is the best course for developing multi-sport athletes and the best way to ensure against such negative outcomes.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 232
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 01 Feb 1999

ISBN 10: 0880118113
ISBN 13: 9780880118118

Media Reviews

John Mora has put together an excellent overall cross section of triathlon-related material. This book covers many topics left out of more technical manuals and personal history biographies. It is a worthy addition to any sports library.
Scott Tinley
President
The Flyrod Group, Inc.
Two-time Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Champion
John Mora's book is as complete a guide to the sport of triathlon as you'll ever find. A must read for the triathlon rookie.
Bob Babbitt
Editor and Publisher
Competitor Magazine
Author Bio


John M. Mora is a prolific sports, health and fitness, and medical writer. He is a former contributing editor to Triathlete and is the running columnist and triathlon feature writer for Windy City Sports. He has written over 300 articles for national magazines, such as American Health, Women's Sports & Fitness, and Runner's World. He also coauthored Paula Newby-Fraser's Peak Fitness for Women (Human Kinetics, 1995) with eight-time Gatorade Hawaii Ironman Triathlon world champion Paula Newby-Fraser.

Born in Chicago, Mora has competed around the country in 10 marathons, 70 running and cycling events, and 60 triathlons of various distances, from sprint to Ironman. He currently owns Creative CopyWriting, a business that specializes in writing brochures and direct mail copy for companies in the health and fitness industry. Mora lives and trains in Plainfield, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago.