Triathletes Training Diary for Dummies - (For Dummies) by Allen St John (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The training journal that will help triatheletes go the distance!

Triatheletes will find this spiral-bound diary the perfect tool to track and monitor their multi-sport training and conditioning progress. It's filled with instructional photos and illustrations, including distance charts and exercises to prevent injuries.

From the Back Cover

Set goals - track progress - see results!

Take your triathlon training program to the next level

Training for a triathlon requires a commitment to not just one sport, but three - biking, running, and swimming. So how can you stay focused on your goals? Don't sweat it! With this handy journal - filled with savvy tips and advice - you can customize your workout routine, set and monitor your sport-specific goals, and maintain balance within your training program.

Discover how to:

• Assess your triathlon training goals
• Warm up and cool down
• Track your times for biking, swimming, and running
• Avoid overtraining and common injuries
• Prepare for the race

About the Author

Allen St. John is a contributing editor at Bike magazine and has written about road cycling, mountain biking, and other active sports for a wide variety of publications, including The New York Times, Men's Journal, Los Angeles Magazine, and Conde Nast Women's Sports & Fitness, where he also worked as senior editor. He is an avid road cyclist and mountain biker, having raced and ridden throughout the United States and in Europe.