Triathlon Science (Sport Science)

Triathlon Science (Sport Science)

by Joe Friel (Editor), James Vance (Editor), Jim S. Vance (Author), Jim Vance (Editor)

Synopsis

The science behind elite triathletes. Leave 'em in your wake, leave 'em in your trail, leave 'em in your dust. Get your brain as fit as your body and achieve your triathlon potential. Triathlon Science is packed with all the expertise you can handle, and more. From fine-tuning your physiology for each of the three disciplines to plotting the best race strategy for your fitness level, personal goals and competitive conditions, you'll find the insights and prescriptions typically available only from a top-level coach. With editors Joe Friel and Jim Vance and a who's-who list of international experts on the sport, Triathlon Science offers you an unprecedented wealth of advanced yet accessible information on excelling in the sport.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 664
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment)
Published: 01 Mar 2013

ISBN 10: 1450423809
ISBN 13: 9781450423809

Media Reviews

The scientific information discussed in Triathlon Science will give every reader a deeper understanding of the how and why behind a training program. It is a great resource for coaches and athletes alike.

Linda Cleveland-- Coach Development Manager USA Triathlon

Triathlon Science is invaluable for any athlete looking to decipher the vast information available and achieve immediate results.

Adam Zucco-- Triathlon Coach 2009 USAT Developmental Coach of the Year, Five-Time Hawaii Ironman Finisher

Joe Friel is a founding father of our sport, so you can be confident that Triathlon Science will be a valuable addition to your triathlon library.

Gordon Byrn-- Founder of EnduranceCorner.Com, 2002 Ultra Man World Champion

Author Bio
Joe Friel, has trained endurance athletes since 1980. He served as head coach of the U.S. national triathlon team at the world championships in 2000, and athletes he has worked with have appeared in the Olympic Games and world and national championships. He is co-founder of USA Triathlon's National Coaching Association and served on the USA Triathlon Coaching Certification Committee. Jim Vance is a triathlon and duathlon, running and cycling coach and in 2009 he was named the Tri Club of San Diego Coach of the Year and appointed U.S. elite national team coach for the Duathlon World Championships in 2011 and 2012. A former elite triathlete who spent time at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Vance placed third in the Florida Ironman and was an International Triathlon Union age group world champion.