Triathlon

Twenty weeks to success in five hours a week

British Triathlon Association, Mark Barfield

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A & C Black Publishers Ltd
01 November 2008

Multidiscipline sports

Triathlon is one of the fastest growing participation sports in the UK, attracting sportspeople from a wide range of backgrounds. Triathlon is an easy-to-use and highly effective programme designed to take even the beginner to triathlon success in just 20 weeks. Triathlon is one of the fastest growing participation sports in the UK, attracting sportspeople from a wide range of backgrounds and fitness levels. Triathlon begins with an overview of how to start out and what to expect, with clear and concise introductory sections of the three disciplines - swimming, cycling and running - including equipment, techniques, training and preparation. From this point, Mark Barfield's unique, easy-to-use and highly effective programme is designed to take even the beginner to triathlon success in just 20 weeks. Packed with stunning colour images from an expert event photographer, with fascinating personal accounts of triathletes to spur you on and everything else you need to know about taking part in an event and the journey beyond, Triathlon is an invaluable resource for competitors everywhere.

By: British Triathlon Association, Mark Barfield
Imprint: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 388g
ISBN: 9781408100097
ISBN 10: 1408100096
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 November 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark Barfield discovered triathlon when he began using swimming and running to complement his fitness training for cycling. Working for British Triathlon since 2002, initially in a coach development role and latterly as the Director of Development, Mark has worked with triathletes at all levels, from juniors just starting out to elite under-23s and World Championship-level triathletes. He holds the highest coaching awards offered by British Cycling and British Triathlon, as well as awards from British swimming and UK Athletics.

Reviews for Triathlon: Twenty weeks to success in five hours a week

Packed with colour pics, this manual includes an overview of all three disciplines...covering must-know topics...there's a user friendly programme to suit nervous novices, plus inspiring personal stories * Health and Fitness August 2008 * A lovely book to flick through and display on the coffee table. * 220 Triathlon *