Powerful, proven methods to speed up your swimming, blast off on your bike, and run with the best

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. This authoritative guide is packed with insider tips and hands-on advice for pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation you need to tackle a sport that you've never done before, stick to your program, and eat better to maximize your energy.
* Evaluate your current fitness level - cardiovascular, muscle strength and endurance, and flexibility
* Take it one sport at a time - maximize fitness and form for swimming, biking, and running
* Put it all together - focus your training, add dual workouts, become a quick-change artist, and save time during transitions
* Live like an athlete - prepare for training sessions, maintain energy, recover quickly, and avoid injuries
* Plan for race day - taper your training, organize your gear, and stay focused and confident

Open the book and find:
* Advice on choosing an event to train for
* What to look for when choosing swimming, biking, and running gear
* Tips on staying safe and healthy while training and competing
* Training schedules for every triathlon event
* Strategies for handling your transitions
* Treatments for common injuries
* A checklist of items to bring on race day
* Resources for finding triathlons