The Triathlete's Training Bible: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide, 5th Edition

The Triathlete's Training Bible is the bestselling triathlon training guide for both beginner triathletes and seasoned competitors--now completely updated with the latest science-backed training methods to help you train smarter, recover faster, and race stronger.

Written by Joe Friel, one of the most trusted triathlon coaches in the world, this comprehensive triathlon book has helped hundreds of thousands of athletes succeed in the sport. In this fifth edition, Joe incorporates the latest endurance research, including new strategies for workout intensity, heart rate training, power and pace techniques, and personalized triathlon planning.

Whether you're aiming for your first sprint triathlon or preparing for a full Ironman(TM), The Triathlete's Training Bible gives you the tools to:

Improve your swimming, cycling, and running performance Train with the right intensity and volume to maximize gains Recover faster and make up for missed workouts Adapt your training based on your lifestyle and race goals Build muscular endurance with a proven triathlon strength training program Use nutrition to improve body composition and performance Create a customized triathlon training plan that evolves with your progress

What's New in the Fifth Edition?

This edition introduces advanced techniques in aerobic endurance, intensity management, triathlon periodization, and streamlined use of training data. Joe Friel helps you cut through the noise and focus on the performance metrics that matter most--so you can get faster and more race-ready than ever.

Whether you're chasing a PR or just looking to finish strong, The Triathlete's Training Bible is the essential guide to smarter, more effective triathlon training.

Author: Joe Friel
Publisher: VeloPress
Published: 01/02/2024
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781646046072
ISBN10: 1646046072
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Training
- Sports & Recreation | Triathlon
- Health & Fitness | Exercise | General

About the Author
Joe Friel is the most trusted endurance sports coach in the world. He is the best-selling author of The Triathlete's Training Bible, The Cyclist's Training Bible, Fast After 50, Going Long, Your Best Triathlon, The Power Meter Handbook, and Your First Triathlon.

Joe has trained endurance athletes since 1980, including national champions, world championship contenders, an Olympian, and top age group athletes of all abilities in triathlon, duathlon, running, road cycling, and mountain biking.

He was a founder of the USA Triathlon coaching certification program and holds a master's degree in exercise science. He conducts training and racing seminars and camps for coaches and athletes around the world and provides consulting services for corporations in the fitness industry. He has also been active in businesses and organizations as a co-founder of TrainingPeaks, a web-based software company; as a consultant to sport-related businesses; and as a consultant to triathlon national governing bodies.