Be Your Best At Triathlon: The authoritative guide to triathlon, from training to race day

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Be Your Best at Triathlon will support you through every aspect of the sport, from the beginning of your training to race day. Whether you have a few hours a week or want a more intense training programme, you will find a training schedule to meet your needs. Offering advice on developing your technique, improving your performance and how to master the three disciplines, this book will enable you to achieve your goals. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of taking part in a triathlon. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you ve learnt and how to use it.

Steve Trew is an internationally respected triathlon coach. He was the Great Britain Coach at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In 2006 he was Wales Team Manager at the Commonwealth Games, Melbourne. He is referred to as 'the voice of British triathlon'. Steve has already written several books on triathlon, is a regular contributor to triathlon press and commentates on all major triathlons including for the BBC at the Olympics.

if you're new to the world of triathlon you'll find each section invaluable, as well as accessible, as you prepare for your first event. - - 220 Triathlon