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Powered From Within will motivate runners and triathletes of all levels. Stories include profiles of two-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander and his preparations for Kona 2009; three-time Paralympian and runner Gerrard Gosens; Ron Stuart who became a steeplechase world champion in his 60s after injury and polio halted his ambitions as a young athlete; Kate Rowe who became an Ironman 70.3 world champion in her 50s after taking out a $25,000 loan to fulfill her dream; and Bernie Millett who at the age of 67 runs a 3:16 marathon. Top running coaches Dave Scott-Thomas and Kevin Smith provide advice on marathon training. Age-group triathletes reveal their strategies to gain a mental advantage on race day. Female triathletes discuss their approach to the sport.

Author Margreet Dietz has worked as a journalist for more than a decade, including nearly eight years for Bloomberg News in Brussels, Toronto and Sydney respectively. She is a regular contributor to endurance sports magazines. She wrote Running Shoes Are a Girl's Best Friend, an inspirational book about 53 women who run with advice from two top running coaches, and A Work in Progress: Exercises in Writing, a book that will encourage any writer. Margreet has been a runner since 1996 and did her first triathlon in 1999. The five-time Ironman finisher is now focused on running marathons and ultras.
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Be inspired by the passionate and the professional
Really loved this book......as an avid runner/triathlete i am always looking for reads to compliment my training and my holidays.This book covers the passion and the professional which i really enjoyed as i could relate and be inspired all in the same book.Definately recommend it.

Stories to get you out there
This book is a collection of articles that the author had published in Canadian and Austrlian sports magazine. It comprises of 12 interviews with a wide variety of triathles and runners, from the elite to the weekend warrior. The final article is about what it takes to run a marathon and has tips and strategies from 2 coaches.
The author skillfully allows the athletes their own voice and the interviews are informative, inspiring and well paced.
I very much enjoyed this book.

great little read
This is a great little book- easy to read and nice short chapters which make it easy to pick up and put down.
Inspiring stories about everyday people who've caught the running bug and changed their lives for the better.
Would be a great present for the beginner runner.

An Excellent Guide for Triathletes & Runners!
As a triathlete and a runner, I found this book very inspirational.I've read loads of books on training, diet, and technique but it's great to hear about the stories behind some of the most successful athletes in the sport. It's also very easy to read as each chapter has its own distinct story.Definitely will recommend to fellow triathlon teammates as a must read!

boring
Hard to read this book.The stories are way too long and to much elaborating. I like to read stories about other athletes and I bought this book to read during my vacation, but did not finish it. ... Read more

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Follow Jane Booth's humorous, honest and surprising journey from a woman who couldn't tell the front from the rear of her bike helmet to an athlete capable of competing in an Olympic-distance triathlon. Celebrate her every victory, from a skirmish with a wayward wetsuit to conquering her fear of falling off her bike. Race alongside her as she battles to finish a race that lies at the outermost edge of her abilities. And share Jane's unexpected discovery of how endurance sport changed her attitudes, her aspirations and her whole approach to life. ... Read more

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Been there
A great read.Well written and very witty.Having only done a few triathlons myself, I fully understood where Jane was coming from.I think as new triathletes we all share the same frustrations, experiences and elations as it all comes together.Well done Jane.I would certainly recommend this book to friends.

super book!
Had great fun reading this book, as a Bay Area native it was like going home again!

Quick, entertaining read
I loved this book.As I prepare to complete my first triathlon, I found this book to be informational and inspiring.It is so much more than just a book about training for a triathlon.I have passed it on to my husband, who also enjoyed it.Now we've passed it along to a friend.

Book Sucked!!!
Couldn't get past the fifth chapter.I left the book on the airplane on purpose!I love triathlon's and heartwarming stories but this was not either.

Great!
I thought this book was great, I couldn't put it down until I was finished. She tells her story of her start with triathlon from the beginning, it was informative, it will make you laugh out loud, if you do triathlon it will make you remember your start and if you thought you could never do something like triathlon she just might help you decide different! ... Read more

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Ironman: First Triathlon focuses on getting athletes to their first triathlon, rather than getting faster. Learn how to prepare, physically and mentally, for a short distance triathlon. ... Read more

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This text is for every athlete - whether hobby, competitive or performer - who aspires to be a successful triathlete. The author's five-stage programme offers information and complete training plans for each of the triathlon distances - the novice, short, medium, ultra and the Hawaiian-Ironman. Topics covered include: basics of triathlon training; performance measurement; training exercises; planning the training; stretching; power training; mental training; women in triathlon; tips for training and competitions; complete training programmes for all five stages; equipment; nutrition; duathlon; and an essay article regarding "Character" by Professor G. Kroeger. ... Read more

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Finally!An outstanding "manual"
This book is absolutely awesome!We finally have literature that treats the sport the way it is supposed to be treated, as an internationally-recognized and serious event.It contains all the nuts and bolts on how to be successful at practicing it.It provides the necessary technical info in a language that any international reader can understand.Finally, a book that presents useful info using the prevailing standard modern units of measurement that are the only ones recognized and accepted for the practice and organization of such events.A must for the serious practicioner!

Mixed!
This book was packed with great info. From complete workout plans for various distance triathlons to fantastic advice. The problemis that it is rather hard to read.If you cancope with a German/English style you cangetalot out of this book. ... Read more

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How does it work? Competitive Triathlon in 10Hours A Week is more than a book, it’s a process. As you read the book, you will be planning parts of your own season. By the time you are done (typically in 4-6 hours), you will have created your own plan for 10Hours success. Key elements of the 10Hours methodology include:

* Focusing only on your next A race, not the full season.
* Focusing on your Critical Success Factors, not just logging hours.
* Leveraging intensity into build strength and build endurance simultaneously.
* Executing Race Simulation workouts to put your fitness to the test and prepare for race day.
* Scheduling “big weekends” to add endurance-oriented training to your program when needed.

What will you learn? Truth be told, this book is not for the weak of heart. We will ask you to throw out some very popular approaches to training in place of new, data-driven results. Old-school methods of training, such as spending lots of time in Zone Two, avoiding Zone Three, having to swim 3+ times a week, needing to hit the gym consistently…these are all challenged/eliminated. You will learn:

* Focusing on your next race enables you to target your training; that…
* It’s not how much training you do, it’s how you do that training that matters; that…
* That striving for triathlon excellence doesn’t require you to become a social outcast; that…
* Multisport fitness is built on cumulative, well-executed training instead of just logging miles. ... Read more

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Here's Just "Sneak-Peak" At What You'll Uncover
With Sports Nutrition Secrets Uncovered

Discover what the #1 key is to sports nutrition.

Learn what the carbohydrates rule is.

What essential nutrient your body needs the most.

Find out how to plan you meals for your essential nutrition.

Discover exaclty what foods can hurt your nutrition needs.

Learn what supplements you should be taking for you desired activity.

Find out exaclty what sports nutrition is and how it can help you.

Discover what all the major aspects of sports nutrition are.

Learn exaclty how much water is the right amount of water consumption for your body.

Find out the correct way you should be consuming water to your benefit.

Discover what you should be drinking for optimal sports nutrition.

Learn a plan for successful diet management for your nutrition.

Discover what foods you should be eating for optimal sports nutrition.

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on March 1, 2010. The length of the article is 4307 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Personal best time, percent body fat, and training are differently associated with race time for male and female Ironman triathletes.(Physiology)(Report)
Author: Beat Knechtle
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2010
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 81Issue: 1Page: 62(7)

Article Type: Report

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Your 26.2 miles starts here

Be Your Best at Marathon Running doesn't just give you a complete set of training plans, fitness advice and nutritional guidance--it also shows you where and how to apply, which marathon to enter, and how to raise money for charity. It is written by the founder of the United Kingdom's leading running website, realrunners.co.uk, and also features a foreword from the founder of the London Marathon, Dave Bedford.

• One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
• Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience.
• Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
• Extra online articles at teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to run a marathon.
• Contains practical training plans, guides and information on how to enter and which marathon to choose.
• Uses authoritative training programs which have already helped thousands to complete a marathon.

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Racing an Iron Distance Triathlon is a one-stop shop for any and all athletes that are racing an Ironman. Whether you are training for your first Ironman or your tenth, this book has something for everyone. Bottom line- the guidance in this book will streamline your Ironman experience, cutting out wasted time in lines and on your feet.Topics included in this book are:1. NutritionA comprehensive section on nutrition, starting seven (7) days prior to race day, taking your through the end of the race. This section includes detailed nutritional breakdowns of the most popular nutritional products available to triathletes. Topics such as nutrient distribution, carbohydrate loading and on-course nutrition are covered in great detail, complete with a race tested and proven sample meal plan for carbohydrate loading.2. PacingThe ultimate guide to pacing an racing zones, to include swimming, cycling and running. With easy testing protocols and corresponding tables, you will know beyond a doubt what your proper swim pace, cycling power output or heart rate and running pace or heart rate should be in order for you to have your best day.3. Race SiteWhat to expect at the race site, what you need to bring with you and what you need to do before the big day.4. Equipment and AccessoriesA comprehensive list of equipment and accessories that you will need for the big day.5. Transition and Special Needs BagsAnother comprehensive description laying out everything that you will need for your special needs and transition bags, along with the logic behind each item. ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Biathlon, Triathlon, Pentathlon Moderne, Décathlon, Heptathlon, Duathlon, Épreuves Sportives Combinées, Pentathlon Militaire, Pentathlon Antique, Pentathlon D'hiver. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Le biathlon (du latin bi, « deux », et du grec athlon, « concours ») est une épreuve combinant deux disciplines. Par coutume, quand on parle du biathlon, on évoque la combinaison du ski de fond et tir à la carabine. De nos jours, la pratique du biathlon au haut-niveau est réglementée par l'Union internationale de biathlon qui organise les principales compétitions. Bien que considéré comme discipline du ski ou sport de neige, le biathlon est totalement autonome vis-à-vis de la Fédération internationale de ski, autre institution mondiale ayant autorité sur la majorité des disciplines des sports d'hiver. Dans les pays nordiques, le ski de fond était le mode de déplacement le plus pratique durant les longs hivers. Les hommes utilisaient des planches de bois pour se déplacer et des armes pour chasser, comme le montrent des vestiges de l'art antique scandinave. En Norvège, des peintures rupestres datant d'environ 5000 ans ont été retrouvées attestant le fait que les hommes pratiquaient déjà la chasse au gibier au moyen de skis pour se déplacer sur la neige. Ces chasseurs organisaient des compétitions pour désigner les meilleurs d'entre eux. Un soldat armé avec des skis, gravure du Suédois Olaus Magnus datant du siècleDe nombreux écrits antiques chinois, grecs ou romains font le récits de combats entre soldats équipés de skis. Vers 40 avant J.-C., le poète Virgile décrit des pratiques de chasse avec des skis. Au Moyen Âge vers 1050, des pierres runiques retrouvées en Norvège représentent des hommes chassant...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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This is a comprehensive logbook and training manual for the triathlon athlete. It offers a foundation for establishing a proper training programme which conforms to current advances in exercise physiology, training and race preparation. It can be used as a year-round organizer and record-keeper. Included is an undated 55-week logbook, with over 20 per cent more room to write than in previous versions of the almanac. Advice is offered from world-class triathlon athletes such as Mark Allen, Lori Bowden and Thomas Hellriegel, and the almanac shows how to: prepare for a triathlon of any distance; plan training and the racing year; peak before a race; and prevent burn-out and injury. It provides an in-depth chapter on common types of injuries, how to avoid them, and what athletes should do if they become injured. Also offered is: a method for avoiding flat tyres and fixing them during a race; doing running intervals using a heart-rate monitor; and using periodization as top athletes do. ... Read more

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Great Logbook
This is an excellent logbook for Triathlon training.I don't understand some of the other reviews that slight it for a lack of training advice.It is a logbook!The fact that it has additional info is icing on the cake.If you want a training plan buy a different book or get a coach.In the meantime, I'm picking up my third copy...

Finally - everything comes together for the perfect tool!
This in an absolutely fantastic piece of work by Svensson. The tips from the top athletes integrated with the very well designed and strategized training log pages make this a constant source of guidance, referral and of course log information.

I've been logging my training since 1979 with a variety of products and this beats everything by a large margin. What's interesting is that if you are beginner, it is very useful - covers all the basics and explains stuff in plain English. AND if you are an elite competitor, it is also very useful because of the insights from the top athletes and coaches and the extensive detail of the log pages. This is also a great gift idea.

Logbook - Yes;Training Info - No
As a I start training for the very first time in triathalons, I thought this book would have much more complete training information then it does. The title is misleading.The training information is presented haphazardly and in my rookie opinion, at times confusing and incomplete. However I do find the logbook portion to be organized well, and the structure (binding and size)of the book enables me to take it with me on my trips away from home. I have also had fun keeping a log for the first time and it makes me feel more "accomplished" as I can see my progress. Lower the price a few dollars and it is a better deal.

Will you REALLY use this?
Overpriced diary with very little training information. There is very little room to write

IT JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER
Tony Svensson has done it again. The Total Triathlon Almanac-4 is not just a revamping of previous versions. Each of the first three almanacs has had a particular editorial focus. The Total Triathlon Almanac-4 offers injuryprevention tips and secrets from the top professionals, making it theultimate resource for even the newest multi-sport athlete. You'll learneverything from changing a flat tire to swim technique, along with a fullspectrum of cycling and running workouts.

What do Ironman champions PaulaNewby-Fraser, Thomas Hellriegel, Mark Allen, Lori Bowden, Heather Fuhr andPeter Reid do in training? How do they build towards their biggest event?What are their favorite workouts? How do they make use of a heart ratemonitor? The answers are all here.

The Total Triathlon Almanac-4 is thebest-and least expensive-piece of training equipment you will ever buy. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on September 1, 2002. The length of the article is 4892 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Effects of multicycle-run training on triathlete performance. (Physiology).
Author: Olivier Hue
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2002
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 73Issue: 3Page: 289(7)

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A volume of suggestions and hints for all questions relating to triathlon sport, including the most important rules, necessary equipment, correct training and suitable preparation for competitions, as well as a personal assessment of one's achievement. Questions about nutrition, keep-fit exercises and strengthening are also answered and advice is given about how to begin with triathlon and when it is worth kitting oneself out with costly equipment. ... Read more

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If you're looking for breakthrough performance that finally elevates you to the next level of achievement, competition and satisfaction, this may be the most valuable and exciting book you ever read. "Training and Talent are Overrated" is one of the first books ever to expose the reality that elite endurance athletes are more than just physical freaks with superior genes. Inside, you will realize many of the goals you wrote off as "impossible" are actually in the realm of possibility - if you understand certain psychological secrets.Simply put, to get to the top, it takes more than just hard work and innate talent.Your mindset ultimately controls the performance you can or cannot obtain - do you know if your mindset helping or hurting you right now?The author, Liam Stryker, has studied at the feet of some of the world's top and winningest endurance athletes and triathletes.You can now have him as your guide in 1) determining your unique potential, 2) developing the exact mindset you must have before you can reach that potential and 3) overcoming the self-doubts, internal limits and mental weaknesses that slap nearly all athletes in the face and keep them from reaching their goals.Discover why the mind is far more powerful than most athletes realize...and learn how to get an edge that 9 out of 10 triathletes will never obtain simply by thinking differently. Most triathletes could be significantly faster...if they only realized the immense impact their thoughts have on their performance.You will be given detailed instruction on how to improve performance by changing the way you think when you approach major goals that test your limits and courage. This book is a great read for off-season improvement or for turning around a bad season and making it a breakthrough year."Training and Talent are Overrated" is designed for triathletes who have set goals and are serious about achieving them. ... Read more