Product Description

Triathlon is one of the fastest growing participation sports in the UK, attracting sportspeople from a wide range of backgrounds and fitness levels. Triathlon begins with an overview of how to start out and what to expect, with clear and concise introductory sections of the three disciplines - swimming, cycling and running - including equipment, techniques, training and preparation. From this point, Mark Barfield's unique, easy-to-use and highly effective programme is designed to take even the beginner to triathlon success in just 20 weeks. Packed with stunning colour images from an expert event photographer, with fascinating personal accounts of triathletes to spur you on and everything else you need to know about taking part in an event and the journey beyond, Triathlon is an invaluable resource for competitors everywhere.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #147784 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Review
"Packed with colour pics, this manual includes an overview of all three disciplines covering must-know topics there's a user friendly programme to suit nervous novices, plus inspiring personal stories" Health and Fitness August 2008

About the Author
Mark Barfield discovered triathlon when he began using swimming and running to complement his fitness training for cycling. Working for British Triathlon since 2002, initially in a coach development role and latterly as the Director of Development, Mark has worked with triathletes at all levels, from juniors just starting out to elite under-23s and World Championship-level triathletes. He holds the highest coaching awards offered by British Cycling and British Triathlon, as well as awards from British swimming and UK Athletics.

Customer Reviews

Great reference guide
I entered a mini Triathlon, and having never done one before, I was fairly apprehensive, so ordered this book. This book is brilliant because it takes you from the very beginning. It also has a training programme at the back which has really worked for me. In addition it adds encouraging comments and case profiles throughout the training programme which really helps. I've modified the schedual very slightly but the results have been fantastic and I'm only on week 6. I'd recommend it to anyone from no fitness to intermediate (fairly sporty)fitness levels. You won't be disappointed.