Brent Manley - The Everything Triathlon Training Book: From scheduling workouts to crossing the finish line — all you need to meet the challenge

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THE
EVERYTHING
TRIATHLON
TRAINING
BOOK

FROM SCHEDULING WORKOUTS TO CROSSING THE
FINISH LINEALL YOU NEED TO MEET THE CHALLENGE

Brent Manley and Lucia Colbert

Avon, Massachusetts

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I dedicate this book to Donna, my wife and biggest supporter,
and to Steve Parker and Ray Dear, who run me
ragged on a regular basis.Brent Manley

This book is dedicated to my Dad,
who has inspired me in everything I have done,
and to my husband and soul mate, Bert.Lucia Colbert

Contents

A cknowledgments

The authors are indebted to certain individuals and groups who contributed to this book, even if they didnt know it at the time.

We wish to thank Ashley Hofeditzrunner, triathlete, and, most important, nutrition expertfor her help in setting us straight on several matters relating to eating and drinking for athletic success.

Thanks also to a former triathlon squad, dubbed Team We Shoulda Trained and captained by Scott Landreth, who helped open the exciting world of triathlons for Brent.

Thanks also to physical therapist Nanette Farris, whose invaluable advice about injury prevention and treatment made up key parts of this book.

Also, thanks to the Los Locos Triathlon Team for their input. Lucias Wednesday running group also offered many helpful ideas.

Top Ten Reasons for Doing a Triathlon

1. The training is a great way to relieve stress in your life. Had a bad day at work? Blow off some steam with a tempo run.

2. There are lots of travel opportunities. Triathlons are organized in a lot of fun places to visit.

3. You will make new friends who share your interest in outdoor sports.

Your tri buddies will be there for you in other areas of your life as well.

4. The triathlon is a great excuse to buy a lot of high-tech gear, fancy bikes, and state-of-the-art running shoes that you really do need.

5. The T-shirts are great, not to mention the medals and trophies for the den.

6. You often get to compete in the same field asand learn fromsome of the best triathletes in the world.

7. You get to eat bad stuff after the triathlon without guiltat least for the afternoon. And dont forget the beer!

8. The cross-training is best for your overall fitness and will help you stay active while minimizing the risk of injury.

9. You will become really fit and more attuned to a healthy lifestyle. And you will probably lose weight, too.