{"product_id":"triathlon-training-for-dummies-isbn-9780470383872","title":"Triathlon Training For Dummies","description":"Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. \u003ci\u003eTriathlon Training For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with insider tips and proven methods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation you need to stick to your program, eat better to maximize your energy, and prevent injures both before and during the race.  \u003cp\u003eThis authoritative guide helps you evaluate your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to set manageable realistic training goals. You’ll learn how to establish a workout schedule, choose a target finish time get the right, affordable equipment you’ll need for each leg of the race, and maximize your fitness and form for swimming, biking, and running. You’ll also get plenty of help in putting it all together as you focus your training, add dual workouts, become a quick-change artist, and save time during transitions. Discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose an event to train for based on your fitness level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet into your best possible shape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the right equipment and sportswear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrain for an Olympic, Sprint, or Ironman triathlon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuel your body and prevent injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for training sessions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain energy and recover quickly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet training schedules for every triathlon event\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreat common training and racing injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLive like an athlete\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTriathlon Training For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e comes complete with resources for finding triathlons near you, lists of items to bring along on race day, and tips on registration formalities and racing etiquette\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Starting Your Triathlon Training 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Taking It One Sport at a Time: Swim, Bike, Run 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Training for Your Triathlon 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Planning for Race Day 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Starting Your Triathlon Training 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Training for a Multi-Sport Event 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Your Triathlon 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a distance and event 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting your triathlon goal 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Equipment Needs 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking to Your Sport 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your form 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking time for transitions 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining on a Schedule 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFueling your body and mind 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthening and stretching your limits 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Forward to This Race, and the Next One, and the Next One 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to expect during your first race 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking about what you’ll do next 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Choosing Your Event 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing the Distance: Knowing Your Race Options 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuper Sprint 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlympic 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalf-Iron 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIronman 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Calendar 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Course 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with the flow in a lake, ocean, or river 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriving for peak performance 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanes, Trains, and Automobiles: Traveling to Your Event 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting yourself there 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your gear there 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating and sleeping away from home 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeathering the heat or cold 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistering for Your Event 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Gearing Up with the Right Equipment 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Comfort First 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuiting Up: Knowing What Equipment You Need for Swimming 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a suit 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe eyes have it: Finding the best goggles 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA no-hair day: Selecting a swim cap 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRide On: Choosing a Bike and Bike Gear 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at your bike options 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting fit first: Why the proper bike fi t is important 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking pedals and shoes 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to wear: Clothing and accessories 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePounding the Pavement: Getting What You Need for the Run 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a good running shoe 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing for the occasion: Clothing and accessories 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting Ready: Body and Mind 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Get Physical: Checking In with Your Doctor before You Begin 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing whether you need a physical 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to expect if you get a physical 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Fitness 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody composition 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscular strength and endurance 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlexibility 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Support Network 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping your own cheering section 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Taking It One Sport at a Time: Swim, Bike, Run 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Swim: Taking the Plunge 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking At the Benefits of Swim Training 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Strokes 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst things first: Relaxing in the water 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChalking it up to chin position 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStroke… stroke… stroke: Getting down the fundamentals 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKicking it up a notch: The flutter kick 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(Not) waiting to exhale: Breathing 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI spy: Sighting your way in the water 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Water to Train In 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for the Swim 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 1: Front float 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 2: Streamlined front glide 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 3: Streamlined front glide and kick 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 4: Body position 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 5: Body balance 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 6: Statue of Liberty 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 7: Ten snap ten 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 8: Ten-three-ten 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 9: Front kicking with a board on an interval 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 10: Proper push-off 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrill 11: Fingertip drag 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Bike: Cycling Strong 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Benefits of Cycling 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Spin 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your cadence 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircling the issues 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique and form 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHills 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Basic Repairs and Maintenance 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your bike before you ride 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing flats on the fly 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling repairs on the road 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Safe 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for the Bike 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinning inside 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Run: Finding Your Stride 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching Up with the Benefi ts of Running 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Mechanics 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoot strike 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStride 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosture 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing and pacing 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Run 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoads 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrails 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeaches 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrack 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreadmill 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Safe 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for the Run 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with a run\/walk 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing on short runs 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing the distance: Long runs 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiking then running: Bricks 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills to try when you’re not running 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Putting It All Together 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Focus Your Training 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Dual Workouts: Why You Need to Combine Two Sports in Training 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Quick-Change Artist: Planning Your Transitions 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransition 1: Swim to bike 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransition 2: Bike to run 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Time: Making Your Transitions Smoother 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Training for Your Triathlon 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Living like an Athlete 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating for Energy Every Day 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbohydrates 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFat 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtein 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamins 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSussing Out Supplements 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaffeine 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreatine 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFueling Your Workouts and Your Race 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating with training in mind 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrating for peak performance 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning your race day meals 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Your Energy 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying hydrated: Energy drinks and water 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnacking on the go: Bars, gels, and natural foods 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovering Quickly 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Training Schedules: From Super Sprint to Ironman 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Time to Train 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for Your Event 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for a Sprint or Super Sprint in 12 weeks 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for an Olympic in 20 weeks 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for a Half-Iron in 24 weeks 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for an Ironman in 30 weeks 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Strength Training and Stretching 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Weights to Your Workout 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the benefits of strength training 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting in your workouts with weights 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning the ropes 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping it in balance 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right equipment 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrength training 101: Exercises to try 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching Your Limits 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the benefits of stretching 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching 101: Stretches to try 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Coping with Injuries 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Pain and Injury 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing injuries 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the signs of overtraining 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing overtraining 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Common Swim Injuries 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwimmer’s ear 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwimmer’s shoulder 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Common Cycling Injuries 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnee pain 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeck and shoulder pain 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumbness 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaddle sores 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning Injury Free 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIliotibial band syndrome 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulled hamstring 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShin splints 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchilles tendonitis 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlantar fasciitis 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining in Extreme Heat or Cold 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading into the heat 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching some cold 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to go back inside 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Planning for Race Day 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Counting Down to Race Day 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapering Your Training: Slowing Down as Your Event Approaches 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining your nutrition 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into Your Head: Staying Positive and Focused 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming common fears 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing pumping yourself up 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking for Race Day 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your gear for wear 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to pack 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne Sheep, Two Sheep: Logging Enough Shut-Eye 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Race Day: Ready, Set, Go! 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Up Your Packet 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s in your race packet and why you need it 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps to a stress-free packet pickup 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving on Race Day 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Your Start Time 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving your bike checked and approved 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaging your transition stall 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching and focusing 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting ready to start 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking You through the Tri 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the start 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the first transition 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the bike 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the second transition 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the run 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinding Your Manners: Race Etiquette 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: After You Finish Your Triathlon 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrossing the Finish Line 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of the First Hour after Your Finish 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrate and eat 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretch 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollect your gear 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Performance 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Your Next Event 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to consider before you register again 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming burnout 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting your diet 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding other ways to stay involved 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Reasons You Should Do a Triathlon 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBragging Rights: Having the Chance to Be a Finisher 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Out of Your Comfort Zone 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Focus and Relieving Stress 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Health and Well-Being while Having Fun 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving Total-Body Fitness 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Exercise Burnout 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Risk of Injuries by Cross-Training 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the Camaraderie of the Triathlon Club 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating and Inspiring Others 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Your View of Yourself and the World 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Triathlon Myths Debunked 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriathlons Only Take Place in Hawaii 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriathlons Take All Day to Complete 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriathlons Are for Elite Athletes Only 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Triathletes Look Fit and Thin 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriathletes Spend All Their Free Time Training 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ll Panic in the Water 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriathletes Have to Swim Long Distances without Stopping 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Don’t Need to Practice Transitions 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriathletes Need Expensive Bikes 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ll Be the Oldest, the Slowest, or the Last to Finish 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten (Or So) Items to Bring on Race Day 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Cheering Section 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Race Belt 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Tub and Towel for Transitions 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Way to Identify Your Bike in the Crowd 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Road ID Bracelet 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Waterproof Sport Wristwatch 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSun Stuff: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, and a Hat 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody Glide 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Favorite Fuel 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLucky Charms 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten (Or So) Resources for Finding Triathlons 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe American Triathlon Calendar 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUSA Triathlon Calendar 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTRImapper.com 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside Triathlon 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriathlete 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRace360 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive com 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam In Training 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetSetUSA 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlowtwitch 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen-Only Events 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegional Events 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"... every topic you'd ever want to know about when you start out... for the total novice triathlete.\" (\u003cem\u003eTriathlon Plus,\u003c\/em\u003e March 2011)   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeirdre Pitney\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer who writes articles on women's issues, fitness, and wellness, and is actively training for a triathlon. \u003cb\u003eDonna Dourney\u003c\/b\u003e has completed a Half-Iron and full Ironman Triathlon and has served as a personal trainer for clients, tri clubs, and first-time athletes.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\t \t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrain for a triathlon — no matter your   fitness level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet into your best possible shape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the right equipment and   sportswear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuel your body and prevent injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePowerful, proven methods to speed up your swimming, blast off on your bike, and run with the best\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaping up for a triathlon is serious business. This authoritative guide is packed with insider tips and hands-on advice for pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. 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