CONTENTS

Introduction

PART I              Training

CHAPTER 1     Developing Your Seasonal Training Plan

CHAPTER 2     Customizing Training for Specific Groups

CHAPTER 3     Yoga and Flexibility for Triathletes

CHAPTER 4     Strength Training for Triathletes

CHAPTER 5     Training for Triathlon Swimming

CHAPTER 6     Training for Triathlon Biking

CHAPTER 7     Training for Triathlon Running

CHAPTER 8     Recovery and Overtraining

CHAPTER 9     Exercise Physiology for Triathletes

CHAPTER 10   The Art and Science of Tapering

PART II            Technique

CHAPTER 11   Bike-Handling Techniques From the Pros

CHAPTER 12   Setting the Perfect Cadence and Stride Rate

CHAPTER 13   Assessing Your Running Form

CHAPTER 14   Improving Your Transitions

CHAPTER 15   Troubleshooting Your Freestyle

PART III           Competitive Strategy

CHAPTER 16   Open-Water Race Tactics

CHAPTER 17   Strategies for Drafting and Nondrafting Races

CHAPTER 18   Performance Tips for Any Distance

CHAPTER 19   Mental Strategies for Training and Racing

CHAPTER 20   Traveling for Competition

PART IV           The Triathlon Lifestyle

CHAPTER 21   Fitting Triathlon Into Busy Lives

CHAPTER 22   Choosing the Ideal Gear

CHAPTER 23   Choosing a Coach

CHAPTER 24   Developing Young Triathletes

CHAPTER 25   Dealing With Common Injuries

CHAPTER 26   Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

CHAPTER 27   Hydrating During Training and Competition

CHAPTER 28   Beyond Swim, Bike, Run

CHAPTER 29   Long-Term Triathlete Development

Appendix: USA Triathlon University

Bibliography

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