Book Description
Take the guesswork out of triathlon training and racing. Triathlon 101 is an essential text for every athlete who’s serious about succeeding in multisport events. Inside you will learn how to • design your own triathlon training calendar and logbook,
• choose the proper equipment to fit you and your budget,
• eat during training and “load up” for racing,
• prevent overtraining and recover quickly from common injuries,
• swim and navigate safely in open water,
• smoothly transition from one sport to the next, and
• taper your training to peak on race day. Sample training programs, photos featuring the best current equipment and correct technique, and expert advice from top pros and coaches—Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson—will help you improve your skills and times rapidly. Spare yourself the trial-and-error experiences that discourage many from the sport. Be a smart triathlete from the start. Take the best course available for developing multisport athletes—Triathlon 101.


From the Publisher
“John Mora has put together an excellent overall cross section of triathlon-related material. This book covers many topics left out of more technical manuals and personal history biographies. It is a worthy addition to any sports library.” Scott Tinley President The Flyrod Group, Inc. Two-time Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Champion “John Mora’s book is as complete a guide to the sport of triathlon as you’ll ever find. A must read for the triathlon rookie.” Bob Babbitt Editor and Publisher Competitor Magazine “John Mora’s Triathlon 101 is a comprehensive resource for anyone with an interest in triathlons. It is an easy, common-sense approach to all the elements of what can often be an overwhelming challenge. John takes care of all the ‘small stuff!’” Paula Newby-Fraser Eight-time Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Champion Women’s Ironman distance world record holder: 8:50:24


About the Author
John M. Mora is a prolific sports, health and fitness, and medical writer. He is a former contributing editor to Triathlete and is the running columnist and triathlon feature writer for Windy City Sports. He has written over 300 articles for national magazines, such as American Health, Women’s Sports & Fitness, and Runner’s World. He also coauthored Paula Newby-Fraser’s Peak Fitness for Women (Human Kinetics, 1995) with eight-time Hawaii Ironman Triathlon world champion Paula Newby-Fraser. Born in Chicago, Mora has competed around the country in 10 marathons, 70 running and cycling events, and 60 triathlons of various distances, from sprint to Ironman. He currently owns Creative CopyWriting, a business that specializes in writing brochures and direct mail copy for companies in the health and fitness industry. Mora lives and trains in Plainfield, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Triathlon 101 is an essential text for every athlete who's serious about succeeding in multisport events.. "Inside you will learn how to: design your own triathlon training calendar and logbook, choose the proper equipment to fit you and your budget, eat during training and "load up" for racing, prevent overtraining and recover quickly from common injuries, swim and navigate safely in open water, smoothly transition from one sport to the next, and taper your training to peak on race day.

SYNOPSIS

ake the guesswork out of triathlon training and racing. Triathlon 101 is an essential text for every athlete who's serious about succeeding in multisport events. Inside you will learn how to

design your own triathlon training calendar and logbook, choose the proper equipment to fit you and your budget, eat during training and "load up" for racing, prevent overtraining and recover quickly from common injuries, swim and navigate safely in open water, smoothly transition from one sport to the next, and taper your training to peak on race day.

Sample training programs, photos featuring the best current equipment and correct technique, and expert advice from top pros and coaches-Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson-will help you improve your skills and times rapidly.

Spare yourself the trial-and-error experiences that discourage many from the sport. Be a smart triathlete from the start. Take the best course available for developing multisport athletes-Triathlon 101.

About the Author

John M. Mora is a prolific sports, health and fitness, and medical writer. He is a former contributing editor to Triathlete and is the running. columnist and triathlon feature writer for Windy City Sports. He has written over 300 articles for national magazines, such as American Health, Women's Sports & Fitness, and Runner's World. He also coauthored Paula Newby-Fraser's Peak Fitness for Women (Human Kinetics, 1995) with eight-time Hawaii Ironman Triathlon world champion Paula Newby-Fraser.

Born in Chicago, Mora has competed around the country in 10 marathons, 70 running and cycling events, and 60 triathlons of various distances, from sprint to Ironman. He currently owns Creative CopyWriting, a business that specializes in writing brochures and direct mail copy for companies in the health and fitness industry. Mora lives and trains in Plainfield, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

John Mora has put together an excellent overall cross section of triathlon-related material. This book covers many topics left out of more technical manuals and personal history biographies. It is a worthy addition to any sports library.  — Scott Tinley President The Flyrod Group, Inc. Two-time Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Champion

John Mora's book is as complete a guide to the sport of triathlon as you'll ever find. A must read for the triathlon rookie.  — Bob Babbitt Editor and Publisher Competitor Magazine