Training Plans for Multisport Athletes,9781884737824

Training Plans for Multisport Athletes

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ISBN13: 9781884737824
ISBN10: 188473782X
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-10-27
Publisher(s): VeloPress
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Summary

Based on reader demand for the sample daily workouts she publishes in Triathlete magazine, an experienced instructor and coach provides training plans for varying training periods as well as tips for measuring exertion and proper nutrition. Training Plans for Multisport Athletes features detailed strategies for combining swimming, cycling, running, and strength training.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii
Michelle Blessing
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xvii
Part I 1(56)
Levels of Exercise
3(14)
Can One Plan Fit All?
17(6)
Basic Nutrition to Survive Endurance Training
23(34)
Part II 57(54)
Sprint Distance Triathlon for Those with Limited Time and Fitness
59(12)
Olympic Distance for Limited Preparation Time
71(8)
Cyclist to Duathlete
79(6)
Runner to Duathlete
85(6)
Thirteen Weeks to a Half-Ironman for Those with Limited Training Time
91(10)
Thirteen Weeks, Thirteen Hours to a Half-Ironman for Those with Limited Training Time
101(10)
Part III 111(88)
Faster Sprint Distance Performance
113(8)
Improved Performance for Olympic Distance Triathlon: Six-Month Plan
121(14)
Faster Duathlon Performance
135(10)
Twenty-seven Week Plan to Half-Ironman
145(16)
Twenty-six Week Plan to Ironman
161(14)
Mountain Bike Triathlon
175(10)
Multisport Fitness Plan
185(14)
Part IV 199(24)
Olympic Distance, One Year Plan
201(22)
Part V 223(48)
Swim Workouts
225(10)
Bike Workouts
235(10)
Run Workouts
245(8)
Strength Training and Stretching
253(18)
Appendices 271(41)
A Tests for Estimating Lactate Threshold Heart Rate on the Bike
271(8)
B Field Tests for Estimating Lactate Threshold on the Run
279(4)
C Training With Power
283(3)
D General Questions and Answers
286(3)
E Instruction for the Health Questionnaire
289(4)
F Sample Swim Workouts
293(6)
G General Instructions for Plyometric Workouts
299(5)
H Instructions for Treadmill Workouts
304(3)
I Instructions for Treadmill Track Workouts
307(5)
Epilogue 312(1)
Glossary 313(5)
Index 318(4)
About the Author 322

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