Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12209 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05
• 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

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.

Excellent
A very comprehensive book for all levels of Ironman, containing 3x 30 week training programmes. I swear by it as it doubles up as my training partner. Goes right into time management and how to balance work/family life and getting the most from the schedules. I am entered into IM UK this year (my first one) and feel very happy with my progress. A must for all multisport athletes wanting to "Go Long"

Fink does the thinking for you
My wife & I both swear by Fink - it's been the basis of our schedules for some three years or so. If you want more theory and want to tailor-make your own very precise schedules, you can go to "Going Long" but Fink has, in effect, produced more easily digestible "off the shelf" schedules - including a fall-back "Get you round" schedule.
Having read "Going Long" et al, I can see why Fink says to do what he says; but you don't need to have read or to understand the theory to follow Fink - just do as he says.
He is particulary good with the very simple arithmetic needed to avoid over-doing things, especially after missing a few days training.
I've recommended Fink to loads of people, and will continue to.