A breakthrough program for triathletes -- beginner, intermediate, and advanced -- showing how to balance training intensity to maximize performance -- from a fitness expert and elite coach.

Cutting-edge research has proven that triathletes and other endurance athletes experience their greatest performance when they do 80 percent of their training at low intensity and the remaining 20 percent at moderate to high intensity. But the vast majority of recreational triathletes are caught in the so-called moderate-intensity rut, spending almost half of their time training too hard--harder than the pros. Training harder isn't smarter; it actually results in low-grade chronic fatigue that prevents recreational athletes from getting the best results.

In 80/20 Triathlon, Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden lay out the real-world and scientific evidence, offering concrete tips and strategies, along with complete training plans for every distance--Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman, and Ironman--to help athletes implement the 80/20 rule of intensity balance. Benefits include reduced fatigue and injury risk, improved fitness, increased motivation, and better race results.

A perfect companion to any triathlon training program, The Triathlete's Training Diary offers an ideal way for you to plan, record, and better understand your workouts and performance.

With undated pages for use any time of the year, this diary offers plenty of space for all the objective and subjective performance metrics you might want to track in a smart format that's been carefully designed, tested, and refined by Joe Friel, the top coach in the sport of triathlon.

The Triathlete's Training Diary makes it easy to look up past workouts or settle your pre-race nerves by proving to yourself that you've done the work. This paper workout log is simple to use, never requires a login or password, and can be completely customized to meet your needs for any triathlon training schedule. This physical record of your workouts will reveal insights that don't display on an online dashboard.

Fully compatible with Joe Friel's best-selling training programs like The Triathlete's Training Bible, Your First Triathlon, Going Long, and Your Best Triathlon, this diary simplifies the planning and execution of your triathlon training.

High-performing athletes know that a training diary is an invaluable tool. Whether they work with a coach or train independently, even elite triathletes keep a training log to hone their feel for performance, consolidate training data in one location, track their progress, monitor for injuries and overtraining, and reshape their goals throughout the season.

The Triathlete's Training Diary includes:

• Coach Friel's introduction to the essential details of keeping a training log.
• Friel's guide to planning out your season.
• Season goals, Annual training hours, Weekly training hours
• 53 undated weekly spreads.
• Space for every training metric like rest/recovery, weight, workout type, route, distance/time, average heart rate and power, zones, weather, heart rate, RPE, and your custom notes
• Room for two-a-day workouts.
• Weekly Summary charts
• Race Results Summary to log finish times, split times, pre- and post-race nutrition, efforts, and age-group rankings
• Physiological test results such as VO2max and lactate threshold.
• Training Grids to graph the data you choose
• Road and mountain bike measurements with space to note adjustments
• Your favorite routes and best times
• Season results summary
• Race day gear checklist

What gets measured gets managed. Add The Triathlete's Training Diary to your program and you'll unlock valuable insights that can help you improve in your sport.

Get ready for your first triathlon with the sports #1 coach! Joe Friel is the world's most trusted triathlon coach and this accessible and friendly guide will get you ready for your first sprint or Olympic triathlon feeling strong, confident, and ready for the challenge.

Friel has helped hundreds of thousands of people to enjoy the challenges of triathlon with his clear and comprehensive Training Bible method. Your First Triathlon simplifies all the principles of Friel's training approach for newcomers who want a simple, no-nonsense way to train for triathlon. Friel's method will build the fitness and confidence you need to enjoy your first event. Your First Triathlon, 2nd Edition includes:

• Training Plans: Easy to follow in under 5 hours a week
• Workouts: Clearly explained for swim, bike, and run
• Technique: Effective drills to polish your form
• Tri gear: What you need and don't need
• Nutrition & weight loss: Practical advice for being in ideal race shape
• Tips & Tricks: How to navigate your race packet pickup, lay out your gear, set up your transition area, fuel for your race, finish your swim without stress or fear, and ensure your race goes smoothly from the moment you wake up until you cross the finish line.

Your First Triathlon offers a 12-week training plan for total beginners as well as custom plans for athletes who have some experience in running, cycling, or swimming. Each triathlon training schedule includes realistic swimming, biking, and running workouts with options to add strength workouts. These simple plans will build anyone into a triathlete.

Triathlon is an amazing and challenging sport that can help you get fit, healthy, and feeling great. Your First Triathlon will help you get off to a great start in the swim-bike-run sport and excited for your next race.

It's race day and you have your quick-closure running shoes, sleek suits, bikes, goggles, and watches, but if you haven't been training with the proper nutrition, you'll be left in the dust in the third mile. Enter Swim, Bike, Run--Eat to guide you from day one of training to the finish line and help your body perform at it's peak of fitness. In this book, author Tom Holland joins up with sports dietitian Amy Goodson to cover race-day essentials, food choices to complement your training regimen, as well as recovery nutrition. Learn how to determine what to eat; what to drink; how many calories to consume each day; whether or not to carry snacks while training; the difference between taking in calories from solid foods, semi-solids, and liquids; and whether or not to take electrolyte or salt tablets.This books is the ideal companion to Holland's The 12-Week Triathlete. Casual and core triathletes alike require a nutrition guide that is easy to understand with expert advice that is easy to implement. Look no further and get ready to take your triathlon to a new, healthier level.

Triathlons - three separate and gruelling tests of endurance in their own right, all rolled into on epic test of mind, body, and determination.

Comprised of long distance running, swimming, and cycling, triathlons are the pinnacle of human endurance, taken on by men and women with a burning ambition to push themselves to the very limit. In the pages that follow you will discover inspirational quotes and words of wisdom that will make you smile and reach for your running shoes/swimming gear/cycling helmet with renewed vigour, learn need-to-know stuff, history, and tips from the experts.

It might also become your passion, as you discover what it really takes to become a triathlete. The Little Book of Triathlon is a journey on to a path that is less trodden, but rich in fulfilment, self-discovery, and everything in-between.

On your marks, set... and on we go.

The Complete Strength Training Workout Program for Volleyball: Develop power, speed, agility, and resistance through strength training and proper nutrition This training workout program will change how you look and how you feel. If you follow the program you should see great results fast. Both a NORMAL and an INTENSE version of this training program are included to make sure you are challenged enough to make a significant change to your body. The recipes included are specific to each time of the day but you can and should add a meal here and there depending on what your body needs. This training program comes with a warm session and exercise routine so make sure you don't skip the first to stay injury free to be able to complete the program. Additionally, this training program solves the eating dilemma by giving many options in terms of nutrition. It comes with delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes so you can satisfy hunger and still eat healthy. An entire chapter in this book is dedicated to muscle shake recipes to help you fully absorb as much protein as possible in a healthy way but make sure to drink plenty of water to help your body digest all this protein adequately. Anyone can get fitter, leaner, and stronger, it just takes discipline and a great training program to get you exercising and eating right. People who begin this training plan will see the following: - Increased muscle growth - Enhanced strength, mobility, and muscle reaction. - Better capacity to train for long periods of time - Lower muscle fatigue - Faster recovery times after competing or training - Increased energy throughout the day - More confidence in yourself - A better attitude towards exercise and nutrition

You Are a Badass for aspiring triathletes: a practical and inspiring guide to getting off the couch and on the trail to race your first -- or 50th -- triathlon

When Meredith Atwood first shared her journey from tired, overworked wife and mom to successful triathlete, her story resonated with women everywhere, online at her SwimBikeMom blog and in the first edition of Triathlon for the Every Woman. Now with her own IRONMAN finishes, experience, and triathlon coaching expertise, Meredith is back with even more wisdom. In this fully revised edition, Atwood not only shares how she went from the couch to an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in just over a year, but also shares the latest expertise from coaches, nutritionists, and athletes on each component of the triathlon: swimming, biking, and running. With compact training plans, the most current nutrition advice, updated resources, and the latest information on long-distance racing, this new edition has all you need to make your triathlon goals a reality.

Have you ever thought about doing something, but didn't bother because that something seemed out of reach? Did the fear of failure hold you back?

An ironman triathlon is widely considered to be the holy grail of endurance sports, a 2.4 mile swim followed by a 112 mile bike ride and then finished off with a 26 mile run.

For those of you who have no triathlon experience, these distances will seem out of reach.

Zero to Ironman is a two year plan which will support you through your ironman journey and get you ironman fit. The plan has been specifically written for people with no or limited triathlon experience.

This book will offer you the opportunity to do something which many people think is impossible.

This plan will provide true purpose and help you grow as a person, helping you achieve your full potential.

Go the distance--a triathlon training guide for athletes

Maybe you love to run, swam competitively in high school, or enjoy riding your bike. Perhaps you're looking for a fun, new athletic challenge? Whatever the case is, you're in the right place. Athlete to Triathlete delivers the ultimate triathlon training plan for Sprint and Olympic races to help you gain the fitness and confidence to complete your first race--and enjoy doing it.

Transition from a single to a multisport athlete with advice on everything from injury prevention and mental fitness to pro tips for mastering each sport. The up-to-date information and expert guidance make your training journey and race day experience safe, fun, and memorable.

This triathlon training book includes:

• Triathlon 101--All the triathlon-specific information you need to know, including helpful features like gear checklists, transition tips, and race day rules.
• Training beyond the basics--The chapters provide simple-to-understand details on training fundamentals, stretching exercises, and advice tailored to runners, cyclists, and swimmers.
• 12-week training plans--Follow a detailed, day-by-day training plan for either a Sprint or Olympic distance race.

When you're ready to race in your first triathlon, grab a copy of Athlete to Triathlete and complete the race with confidence.

The Complete Strength Training Workout Program for Gymnastics: Develop flexibility, speed, agility, and stamina through strength training and proper nutrition This training workout program will change how you look and how you feel. If you follow the program you should see great results fast. Both a NORMAL and an INTENSE version of this training program are included to make sure you are challenged enough to make a significant change to your body. The recipes included are specific to each time of the day but you can and should add a meal here and there depending on what your body needs. This training program comes with a warm session and exercise routine so make sure you don't skip the first to stay injury free to be able to complete the program. Additionally, this training program solves the eating dilemma by giving many options in terms of nutrition. It comes with delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes so you can satisfy hunger and still eat healthy. An entire chapter in this book is dedicated to muscle shake recipes to help you fully absorb as much protein as possible in a healthy way but make sure to drink plenty of water to help your body digest all this protein adequately. Anyone can get fitter, leaner, and stronger, it just takes discipline and a great training program to get you exercising and eating right. People who begin this training plan will see the following: - Increased muscle growth - Enhanced strength, mobility, and muscle reaction. - Better capacity to train for long periods of time - Lower muscle fatigue - Faster recovery times after competing or training - Increased energy throughout the day - More confidence in yourself - A better attitude towards exercise and nutrition

The Complete Strength Training Workout Program for Boxing: Increase power, speed, agility, and resistance through strength training and proper nutrition This training workout program will change how you look and how you feel. If you follow the program you should see great results fast. Both a NORMAL and an INTENSE version of this training program are included to make sure you are challenged enough to make a significant change to your body. The recipes included are specific to each time of the day but you can and should add a meal here and there depending on what your body needs. This training program comes with a warm session and exercise routine so make sure you don't skip the first to stay injury free to be able to complete the program. Additionally, this training program solves the eating dilemma by giving many options in terms of nutrition. It comes with delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes so you can satisfy hunger and still eat healthy. An entire chapter in this book is dedicated to muscle shake recipes to help you fully absorb as much protein as possible in a healthy way but make sure to drink plenty of water to help your body digest all this protein adequately. Anyone can get fitter, leaner, and stronger, it just takes discipline and a great training program to get you exercising and eating right. People who begin this training plan will see the following: - Increased muscle growth - Enhanced strength, mobility, and muscle reaction. - Better capacity to train for long periods of time - Lower muscle fatigue - Faster recovery times after competing or training - Increased energy throughout the day - More confidence in yourself - A better attitude towards exercise and nutrition

Triathlons combine the most grueling of endurance sports open-water swimming, road racing, and distance running. Indeed, a triathlon is a contest of will as much as it's a test of strength and speed, this book will give you a complete walkthrough of how to train and condition your body for a triathlon. Don't get left out in the cold and lose the important race

In this book you will learn:
- The 2 best ways to build fitness fast without destroying your body
- Underground training tactics for maximizing workout efficiency
- The best biohacks for enhancing mental performance and entering the zone
- How to know with laserlike accuracy whether your body has truly recovered
- 26 ways to recover quickly from workouts, injuries, and overtraining
- The 25 most important blood and saliva biomarkers and how to test them
- 5 essential elements of training that most athletes neglect
- 7 stress-fighting weapons to make your mind-body connection bulletproof
- Proven systems to enhance sleep, eliminate insomnia, and conquer jet lag
- 40 high-calorie, nutrient-dense meals that won't destroy your metabolism
- Easy tools for customizing your carbs, proteins, and fats for your unique body
- 9 ways to fix a broken gut, detox your body, and create a toxin-free life
- A complete system to safeguard your immune system and stomach
- Simple time-efficient tips for balancing training, work, travel, and family

There has been a lot said about how the Original Hawaiian Iron Man triathlon came to be. A lot of it is completely false. It came into being after a debate over cold beers at the Primo Brewing Company about who was the most fit athlete: was it runners, cyclists, or swimmers? They decided to put it to the test and end the debate. The question would be answered by who finished the triathlon first, or if it was even possible to finish... This book will give you the straight story on how it all came to be by Tom Knoll who was there at the beginning and who finished sixth place in the Hawaiian Iron Man in 1978. The real story about the race in 1978 and it will blow you away. These men had the courage of astronauts, as it had never been attempted before and no one knew if it could be done. The true story is within these pages and it is amazing...

Are you thinking about getting into triathlon or doing your first race? Have you finished a couple of races and are keen to improve your time? Do you find the whole sport daunting and confusing? Are you a little intimidated by everybody else who looks like they know what they are doing? This easy to understand and insightful book is packed with practical ways you can improve and it will help you: -Understand the sport of triathlon what is triathlon and how does it work? -Develop a training plan together that simplifies your season -Train effectively so you minimise the risk of getting injured -Stop you making the mistakes which cost a lot of time and money -Make you feel confident when you are on the start line -Decide what race length is best for you from sprint to Ironman -Buy the right triathlon kit to suit your ability and your aspirations A personal note from the author: This book is gathered from years of training and racing but not only from my triathlon experience but from the experience of champions. I have trained with and raced with elite athletes and winners from all over the world but I started not knowing what I was doing and was scared to death when I did my first race. I wish I had this book when I started out. I would have saved myself a lot of heart ache and stress I wrote this to help all triathlon rookies get over their nerves and enjoy this fantastic sport.

Triathlon for beginners is the start to finish complete guide which covers all the areas of training and racing including: -Where to start - types of races, what you need to know and where to begin -Jargon buster - helping you understand the terms of the sport so you can understand what people are talking about when they say T1 or Brick -Training rules and techniques -Swimming technique and etiquette -Running technique and how to prevent injury and run faster -Cycling in a pack what to do and what not to do -Transition - how to lay it out, what to bring and how to be effective -Understanding nutrition and why it is key, how best to manage your nutrition and what is best to eat for triathlon training and racing -Race day - what to look out for, how to prepare and what to expect This guide takes you from start to finish so you can feel confident and comfortable when you train and race. Here are some of the comments we have had from readers... I loved this book I have completed a few triathlons- sprint and Olympic distance. This book really simplified what is important to focus on. There is so much to know and learn that sometimes you feel overwhelmed. It is an easy, entertaining read but packed with good knowledge that made a big difference to my racing. Charlotte Campbell, World Games triathlon gold medallist I wish this was around before I did a number of Triathlons over the last few years. When I first took it up I had to ask people's advice which at best was disjointed and worst, confusing. I also read some very good stuff on the internet, however this was also disjointed and incomplete. This book would have been ideal, as it puts it all together clearly and concisely. Liam Harrington; sprint triathlete

Providing exactly what the fastest growing segment of the triathlon world yearns for, Melanie and Don Fink have created a complete training guide for women triathletes with highly efficient, easy-to-follow, multi-distance training programs. Women encounter all the same challenges as men in their triathlon training and racing, but there are a host of issues unique to them, issues about which most men don't have a clue. From the stay-at-home mom to the professional woman, female triathletes face societal expectations, and unique physical and emotional concerns. Until now, there has been never been a go-to source of information and guidance. IronFit Triathlon Training for Women arms the woman triathlete with everything she needs to know to persevere and lays out exact step-by-step training programs to help her to achieve her goals. This book includes three training programs designed for women at the Sprint/Standard (a/k/a Olympic) Distance, Half Iron-Distance, and Full Iron-Distance. Each program is presented at three levels: Competitive, Intermediate, and Just-Finish. The reader can select the program for the race distance she wants to train for and the exact level, based on her individual competitiveness, experience, and available training time.

Most triathletes are well aware of the three main disciplines in triathlon, but there's a fourth, critical discipline that's frequently overlooked and causes athletes to underperform, if it's not properly addressed: NUTRITION.

Imagine getting through your race feeling strong throughout the entire day, free of cramps, passing dozens or even hundreds of athletes who are fading because they aren't fuelled correctly. This is what a well-executed strategy for race nutrition will allow you to do. Proper triathlon nutrition can be the difference between a PERSONAL BEST and a DID NOT FINISH.

Triathlon Nutrition Foundations teaches you an easy-to-execute system to figure out your exact caloric needs for any race, giving you the best shot at a finish you never imagined was possible. This book provides detailed instructions for how to choose your fuel sources, when to take them, and precisely how much is needed. You'll have a leg up on your competitors and never again have to worry about a badly-timed bonk during an important race!

Taren Gesell is a successful age-group endurance athlete who originally became known for his wildly popular YouTube channel, Instagram account and podcast, where he shares tips, tricks, hacks, scientifically backed research, and time-tested knowledge to help new and developing endurance athletes get to their start lines confident and their finish lines strong. Taren is the founder of MōTTIV, which offers a full-service endurance training app that guides athletes of every ability level. The app offers an inclusive, welcoming community of amateur endurance athletes around the world who are working hard to be the best version of themselves every day!

The Complete Strength Training Workout Program for Golf: Develop more power, speed, agility, and resistance through strength training and proper nutrition This training workout program will change how you look and how you feel. If you follow the program you should see great results fast. Both a NORMAL and an INTENSE version of this training program are included to make sure you are challenged enough to make a significant change to your body. The recipes included are specific to each time of the day but you can and should add a meal here and there depending on what your body needs. This training program comes with a warm session and exercise routine so make sure you don't skip the first to stay injury free to be able to complete the program. Additionally, this training program solves the eating dilemma by giving many options in terms of nutrition. It comes with delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes so you can satisfy hunger and still eat healthy. An entire chapter in this book is dedicated to muscle shake recipes to help you fully absorb as much protein as possible in a healthy way but make sure to drink plenty of water to help your body digest all this protein adequately. Anyone can get fitter, leaner, and stronger, it just takes discipline and a great training program to get you exercising and eating right. People who begin this training plan will see the following: - Increased muscle growth - Enhanced strength, mobility, and muscle reaction. - Better capacity to train for long periods of time - Lower muscle fatigue - Faster recovery times after competing or training - Increased energy throughout the day - More confidence in yourself - A better attitude towards exercise and nutrition

The Complete Strength Training Workout Program for Wrestlers: Increase power, speed, agility, and resistance through strength training and proper nutrition This training workout program will change how you look and how you feel. If you follow the program you should see great results fast. Both a NORMAL and an INTENSE version of this training program are included to make sure you are challenged enough to make a significant change to your body. The recipes included are specific to each time of the day but you can and should add a meal here and there depending on what your body needs. This training program comes with a warm session and exercise routine so make sure you don't skip the first to stay injury free to be able to complete the program. Additionally, this training program solves the eating dilemma by giving many options in terms of nutrition. It comes with delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes so you can satisfy hunger and still eat healthy. An entire chapter in this book is dedicated to muscle shake recipes to help you fully absorb as much protein as possible in a healthy way but make sure to drink plenty of water to help your body digest all this protein adequately. Anyone can get fitter, leaner, and stronger, it just takes discipline and a great training program to get you exercising and eating right. People who begin this training plan will see the following: - Increased muscle growth - Enhanced strength, mobility, and muscle reaction. - Better capacity to train for long periods of time - Lower muscle fatigue - Faster recovery times after competing or training - Increased energy throughout the day - More confidence in yourself - A better attitude towards exercise and nutrition