Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12105 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Synopsis
Ever dream of being an elite endurance athlete and competing in races like Hawaii's Ironman? Professional athletes are not the only people who have the ability to attain superior athletic accomplishments. Every season tens of thousands of amateur triathletes compete head-to-head, pushing their physical and mental strength to the absolute limits. The standard Ironman competition is a true test: a 2.4-mile open-water swim, followed by a 112-mile bike leg, and a 26.2- mile marathon run. Sought-after multisport coach, Don Fink assures readers that the challenge is not too difficult, the dream is not impossible. His time-efficient training methods have been honed over the years and have been proved to aid anyone in achieving their athletic dreams. Be Iron-Fit provides practical training information in a step-by-step, enjoyable way so that even everyday athletes can attain ultimate conditioning. Included in this revolutionary guide is information on: With the proper preparation and training techniques explained here, virtually anyone can be supremely fit.

Customer Reviews

Ironman in a Nutshell
A refreshing 'no nonsense' approach to Ironman training.

Don Fink cuts to the core of this huge topic. His vast experience in racing & coaching combined with his uncanny ability to keep things simple produces a mighty fine book.

His tried and tested ideas will get you IronFit without having to give your entire life over to it.
He avoids any over-kill of science & complexity, the result is an easy to understand super effective training & racing game plan.

Even the tricky subjects of swim technique & periodization are put across in an easily digestible form.

He leaves no stone unturned - everything you'll ever need to prepare for the 140.7 mile challenge of the Iron Man.

FANTASTIC!!!
I am a soldier in the forces and have a degree in Sport Science, and concider myself to be of a high level of fitness, but this book REALLLY helped me achieve a new level of fitness. It is very easy to read, and a pleasure to do so. Even the sections that i have extensive knowledge on, and would normally skip in most books, i found myself reading, as it really is such a good read. It is also full of great hints for participating in your first triathlon, let alone an Ironman.

One of, if not the best training book i have read in a long time!!!

Answers all the questions
I've been training for triathlon for only a few months but I had so many questions that have built up during that time and this book answers nearly all of them. The best thing about it for me, as a relative newby to the sport, is that it sets things out in a straightforward manner and takes most of the guess work out of training for an Ironman or other triathlon distances. Also, there is a significant focus on making the most of the time available for someone with a full time job, family commitments etc, which is excellent.

Highly recommended.