Triathlon 101

Take the guesswork out of triathlon training and racing. Triathlon 101 is an essential text for every athlete who?s serious about succeeding in multisport events.

Inside you will learn how to

• design your own triathlon training calendar and logbook,
• choose the proper equipment to fit you and your budget,
• eat during training and ?load up? for racing,
• prevent overtraining and recover quickly from common injuries,
• swim and navigate safely in open water,
• smoothly transition from one sport to the next, and
• taper your training to peak on race day.

Sample training programs, photos featuring the best current equipment and correct technique, and expert advice from top pros and coaches?Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson?will help you improve your skills and times rapidly.

Spare yourself the trial-and-error experiences that discourage many from the sport. Be a smart triathlete from the start. Take the best course available for developing multisport athletes? Triathlon 101.