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Social scientist, parent, and sports enthusiast William Marsiglio champions the virtues of an emerging sport, a slice of American sports culture-youth triathlon. Kids Who Tri systematically explores the links between youth triathlon, models of youth sports, and child rearing and coaching philosophies, while offering readers an insider's view of the dynamic youth triathlon community. Drawing on interviews with parents, coaches, race directors, USA...
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Have you dreamed of crossing a finish line but have no idea how to get from now to the starting line? Do you have a secret goal you're terrified to tackle? Courage to Tri will inspire you and give you practical tools to approach your first race with confidence. Even if you've never done anything athletic, completing a triathlon is within reach, if you put in the time and effort to try.
* Read stories of women who found new confidence, overcame unhealthy...
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El triatlón es un deporte muy joven que se encuentra en una fase de constante evolución. Por ello, los conocimientos y la documentación respecto al mismo son escasos, lo que dificulta las posibilidades de mejora de los triatletas. Son muchos los que desconocen aspectos básicos del entrenamiento, realizando más horas de las que necesitan y con un menor aprovechamiento de las mismas.
El autor, conocedor de estos problemas, ha escrito este libro...
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¿Qué es el triatlón? ¿Hace falta mucha dedicación para practicarlo? ¿En qué consiste entrenar? ¿Cuáles son las particularidades de cada disciplina? ¿Cómo llegar a ser finisher? ¿Es posible mejorar los tiempos previniendo las lesiones y evitando el sobreentrenamiento? ¿Hay que cuidar la alimentación? ¿Qué son los suplementos nutricionales?... En Todo triatlón. De 0:00 a finisher, de Jordi Fernández Carmona, el lector hallará las...
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Brock Gibbs' funny autobiographical account of his quest for a podium finish in an Ironman 70.3 World Championships is anything but a how-to guide on becoming a champion. Gibbs hilariously, and touchingly, weaves together stories of his own madman pursuits as he pushes himself to his limits: physically, mentally, and emotionally. In a funny, self-deprecating way, the author describes what goes through his mind as he transforms from neophyte Ironman...
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Triatlón con salud. Una forma diferente de enfocar este deporte, de Arturo Guede Seara, ofrece lo que promete: Una mirada nueva y apasionada del triatlón desde la prevención. Aborda temas de gran interés para deportista, como el entrenamiento funcional y de fuerza, la recuperación después de la práctica deportiva, y la nutrición e hidratación más adecuadas para cada triatleta. Y, sobre todo, insiste en cómo disfrutar plenamente de este...
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A comprehensive handbook for athletes interested in pursuing the growing and popular sport of triathlon. Experts in all three disciplines, plus specialist triathletes, will guide you through all aspects of improving your technique in all sports and at the all important transitions, as well as fine-tuning your race tactics. A sports psychologist will help get your mind right for the huge challenge ahead, while a physical trainer and sports nutritionist...
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The Ultraman Triathlon, one of the most remarkable endurance races in the world, is a three-day, 320-mile race that circumnavigates the Big Island of Hawaii. With only 40 competitors allowed in each year, this invitation-only event hosts some of the most superlative athletes on the planet. The Race Within discusses the 30-year history of the sport and race director Jane Bockus, former Pan Am flight attendant who has never done a triathlon, yet has...
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Matt Dixon entrena a campeones de triatlón. Durante los últimos cinco años, los deportistas purplepatch han participado o subido al podio en más de 150 campeonatos Ironman® y Ironman 70.3®, así que son la prueba evidente de que sabe lo que se hace. Pero estos profesionales no entrenan de acuerdo con los métodos convencionales. En El entrenamiento del triatleta, Dixon acaba con los mitos que rodean al triatlón y explica con todo lujo de detalles...
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Compaginar el entrenamiento para carreras de triatlón de larga distancia con el desarrollo profesional y la vida familiar es casi una misión imposible, ya que entrenar para un Ironman es como tener un trabajo a media jornada. Son demasiados los deportistas que hacen grandes sacrificios y acaban quemados o rinden por debajo de sus expectativas.
El entrenador Matt Dixon abre la puerta de las carreras de fondo a todos los deportistas que nunca han...
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The classic account of an unforgettable endurance test, now updated with a new introduction
The 1989 Ironman World Championship was the greatest race ever in endurance sports. In a spectacular duel that became known as the Iron War, the world's two strongest athletes raced side by side at world-record pace for a grueling 139 miles.
Driven by one of the fiercest rivalries in triathlon, Dave Scott and Mark Allen raced shoulder to shoulder through...
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Running in Place for Health and Fitness is a life manual that teaches the art of running in place for a healthy body, as well as for burning those stubborn fats. It is also worth noting that running in place, also known as stationary running/jogging can also be a form of meditation. If you want to enjoy the benefits and joys of running and still be able to keep your privacy, then you should give this exercise a try.
Running is a natural part of human...
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Running's vast history is a fascinating mix of gripping endurance feats, inspired solo pursuits and a whole host of heroes, hellions, and legend-makers. Running historian Damian Hall brings together some of the most incredible, iconic, and at times highly unusual moments from the world of running. Through tales of Emil Zátopek's record-breaking wins and the birth of the greatest marathons and ultra-trails, as well as the extraordinary feats of the...
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In I'M HERE TO WIN, Chris "Macca" McCormack opens his playbook and reveals everything it takes-mind, body, and spirit-to become a champion. Now he shares the story of his triumphs and the never-say-die dedication that has made him the world's most successful triathlete. In 2010, at the age of 37, Macca beat the odds and won the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii for a second time in what many called the most dramatic finish in the race's...
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Fresh out of school and emerging as one of Australia's future distance running stars, Emma Carney discovered the sport of triathlon. The sport was never the same again. With an unmatched record, she devastated the international circuit. Defined by a relentless pursuit of sporting excellence, Emma was known to detest losing more than she loved to win.
At home in the cutthroat world of professional sport, Emma didn't expect a welcoming party waiting...
19) Journey to Kona: How to Finish Your Best Ironman Triathlon, Qualify for Hawaii and Have Fun Doing It
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Have you ever wanted to live the Ironman dream of qualifying for the Hawaii Ironman - and completing it?
But what will it take to improve your Ironman training and racing so you achieve the result you want and make this a reality?
The biggest challenge Ironman athletes face is not their lack of motivation or determination. They face three key problems:
• Lack of know-how around Ironman triathlon training and racing principles.
• Lack of...
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A veritable “triathlon bible,” this book covers everything that anyone—from beginner to expert—would want to know about competing in the phenomenally popular swimming, bicycling, and running races.
In one handy, easily referenced guide, Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book offers the best advice, stories, and tips from the top coaches and athletes who have contributed to the magazine over...
In one handy, easily referenced guide, Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book offers the best advice, stories, and tips from the top coaches and athletes who have contributed to the magazine over...
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