by EricHarr (Author)
Next time someone dares you to take on the challenge of a triathlon, take the bet. Eric Harr did and it changed his life. He is now a fitness and triathlon expert who can show anyone the techniques for getting in shape for this demanding event. This standard program explodes the myths of the triathlon: you do not have to be an experienced runner and training does not have to take over your life. Harr's program demands just five hours a week for training and is suitable for even a rank beginner with the barest of fitness levels. Each chapter approaches a different sport and the combinations found in triathlon events. The workouts can be tailored to individual athletic strengths and weaknesses. Included are: Chapters on each of the sports as well as chapters on how to integrate workouts in all three Special focus on integrating training into busy lives and the no excuses method of training Advice on which gear a rookie triathlete can and can't live without Chapter on race day features a detailed checklist of the things no triathlete should be without at a race
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Publisher: Rodale Press
Published: 20 Jun 2005
ISBN 10: 1579547486
ISBN 13: 9781579547486
Eric Harr's book will be of great value to the newbie triathlete. He will help you from your first step to when you cross the finish line. --Jim Taylor, Ph.D., sports psychologist and ironman triathlete
Everyone dreams of being an athlete, but most of us don't think that we have either the time or the ability to do it. In Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week, Eric Harr will give you the inspiration and the right information to accomplish that dream. It will fit into your life, you'll never feel better, and you'll never look back. --Susan M. Kleiner, R.D., Ph.D., author of Power Eating
Almost one year after that event, Eric was ranked sixth in the world and was named Rookie of the Year. Since then, he has won 30 amateur and pro events in 23 countries and has represented the United States in two World Championship events. He is about to undertake the Hawaii Ironman as the culmination of The Ultimate Challenge, in which he's competed in 10 of the world's most strenuous and celebrated athletic events to raise money for international charities including Special Olympics.
Eric is also a TV and radio show host, a columnist for Shape magazine, a nationally syndicated columnist for the Los Angeles Times and the author of The Portable Personal Trainer. He lives in Marin County, California, with his wife, Alexandra Stretton, and their dog Owen.