Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week: From Beginner to Finish Line in Just 6 Weeks

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Triathlons are more popular today than ever before, but for many the idea of training for a triathlon can seem daunting. In this completely updated, revised edition, triathlon champion Eric Harr shows you how to eat healthfully and effectively train for a triathlon in just 4 hours a week over the course of 6 weeks. Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week includes four separate training programs to accommodate every fitness level; a comprehensive gear guide; a complete menu plan including nutritional options for vegan, paleo, and gluten-free athletes; strategies to stay motivated; and a guide to race day. With clear, concise language and easy-to-follow, step-by-step photography, Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week is the ultimate resource for time-crunched would-be triathletes looking to reap the rewards of this challenging sport.

Eric Harr began his career as an out-of-shape legal clerk living in the US Virgin Islands. After training by commuting on his mountain bike, he competed in his first athletic event, the St Croix Triathlon, he waddled across the finish line. Only one year after, Harr was ranked sixth in the world and was named Rookie of the Year. To date, he has won 30 amateur and pro events in 23 countries and has represented the United States in multiple World Championship events. He lives in Marin County, CA.