Triathlons for Women: Training Plans - Equipment Advice - How-to Info (4th Edition)

Triathlons for Women: Training Plans - Equipment Advice - How-to Info (4th Edition)

by SallyEdwards (Author)

Synopsis

For over 20 years, Sally Edwards has cheered, prodded, and even pushed hundreds of thousands of women across the finish line of their first triathlon. That's because Sally believes triathlon changes women into healthier, happier people. As spokesperson of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series and the Trek Women Triathlon Series, Sally has inspired women to take up a new challenge and find a renewed passion for a healthy, active lifestyle. Sally will guide you from the first day of training to race day, with plenty of encouragement along the way. Sally leaves no question unanswered, from workouts to the transition zone to the most common question of all--what to wear. Triathlons for Women has everything you need to get started: Begin training with a comprehensive 8-week training plan; Keep your training fun with a wide variety of workouts; Improve your technique with simple drills for swimming, cycling, and running; Follow Sally's commonsense advice for better nutrition.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 208
Edition: Fourth Edition, New edition, 4th
Publisher: VeloPress
Published: 01 May 2010

ISBN 10: 1934030406
ISBN 13: 9781934030400

Media Reviews
[Triathlons for Women] helps any woman become a triathlete. -- USA Triathlon Life magazine Sally Edwards is one of the pioneers of the sport. [She] is women's triathlon! -- Maggie Sullivan, race director of Danskin Women's Triathlon Series and Trek Women Triathlon Series A must-read for beginner and experienced triathletes. I prepared for my first triathlons using Sally Edwards' Triathlons for Women. This new version contains all the latest information on training and exercise science. Repeat triathletes will learn something new, too. I've completed nearly 20 triathlons--and there always something new to learn from Sally Edwards. She's a great inspiration. -- BeginnerTriathlete.com Triathlons for Women is aimed right at the beginner to intermediate level triathlete. It's both motivating and informative. -- CycleandStyle.com A comprehensive book for women triathletes...filled with useful advice and training tips. -- Ehow.com Triathlons for Women is for women of any age. -- Colorado Runner magazine
Author Bio
Sally Edwards has played an unparalleled role in the sport of triathlon. In its early days she competed as a professional triathlete with impressive Ironman finishes, winning the Ironman as a masters athlete. She went on to form the sport's governing body, USA Triathlon, and earn a spot in triathlon's hall of fame. Over the past 20 years she has inspired hundreds of thousands of women to complete their first triathlon as the national spokesperson for the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series. She has finished well over 100 Danskin races as the final finisher, removing the fear of being the last to cross the finish line.