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Swim, bike, run / Glenn Town, Todd Kearney.

By: Town, Glenn P, 1949-.
Contributor(s): Kearney, Todd, 1960-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics Publishers, c1994Description: xvi, 221 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0873225139 .Subject(s): Triathlon -- TrainingDDC classification: 796.407
Contents:
Part I - Getting started -- Becoming a Triathlete -- Equipping yourself -- Part II - Biomechanics -- Swimming -- Cycling -- Running -- Part III - Training -- Training systems -- Specific workouts -- Endurance Nutrition -- Psychology -- Injuries -- Part IV - Competing and more -- Race week -- Race Day -- More than competition.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 796.407 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00074240
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This covers every facet of preparing for a triathlon in a logical, easy-to-follow progression. The book has four parts. Getting Started covers the basics including the physical, financial and social demands, and considers proper clothing and equipment. Biomechanics helps the athlete perfect his/her form, prevent injuries and reduce race times. Training demonstrates how to develop a schedule, and provides and overview of the changes in the body, and advises on nutrition and psychology. Competing and More gives the strategies necessary for a successful race day or week.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-212) and index.

Part I - Getting started -- Becoming a Triathlete -- Equipping yourself -- Part II - Biomechanics -- Swimming -- Cycling -- Running -- Part III - Training -- Training systems -- Specific workouts -- Endurance Nutrition -- Psychology -- Injuries -- Part IV - Competing and more -- Race week -- Race Day -- More than competition.