Tom Holland - The 12 Week Triathlete-Revised and Updated

First, a special thank you to the thousands of people who bought the first edition of The 12-Week Triathlete, who trusted me to get them to the start line injury-free and across the finish line with a smile on their face. And thanks to all those who took the time afterward to let me know how their races went.

Thank you to my literary agent Lauren Galit for her incredible guidance and support.

Thank you to PR guru Melissa McNeese who turned me into a published author.

Thanks to my tireless agent at Wilhelmina, Topher DesPres.

Special thanks to Cycle Center in Stamford, Connecticut for taking such great care of my bikes and my clients. Owners Ken and Julie Valvo and bike mechanic extraordinaire Nate Rex. Nate, Ill pay that $100 after each Ironman every time.

Thank you to Ken Glah for his amazing travel company and those unforgettable trips to New Zealand and China.

Thank you to Dr. Daniel Lieberman at Harvard for showing us that yes, we were indeed born to run.

Thanks to Devon Kiernan for being yet another example of how far we can push our bodies and how much fun we can have doing it.

Thank you to Juju Chang for the incredible experience of coaching her and the dozens of ABC staffers to finish their first tri.

Thank you to race director Jim Gerwick for his years of selflessly staging our local running races.

Thank you to Alicia ONeill and Jane Hoffman for choosing me to coach the Mulitple Myeloma Research Foundations Powerful Athletes Program.

Thank you to my boys Tommy and Cooper for giving me a powerful new source of motivation in both racing and in life.

Most of all, thank you to my incredible wife, Philippa, for her unending support in all of my endeavors, regardless of how big or how far.

Tom Holland is the president and founder of TeamHolland LLC, a fitness consulting company, and the owner of the Tom Holland Athletic Club in New Canaan, CT. He is the author of The Marathon Method and frequently appears on television, serving as a fitness expert on both ABC and CNN. He most recently appeared as the triathlon coach for host Juju Chang on Americas Healthy Summer series for ABCs Good Morning America.

Tom has lectured for such organizations as the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and the American Medical Athletic Association, and is a contributor to such magazines as Inside Triathlon, Mens Health, Self, and Fitness.

An accomplished endurance athlete and member of PowerBars Team Elite, Tom has completed 17 Ironman triathlons throughout the world, including Malaysia, Australia, Germany, South Korea, China, and three in New Zealand. He is a veteran of more than 500 racesfrom 5Ks to ultra marathonsand is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Tom received his BA from Boson College in Communications and his Masters degree from Southern Connecticut State University in Exercise Science and Sport Psychology. He has been certified by numerous fitness organizations including the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the American Council on Exercise, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and the American College of Sports Medicine.

He lives in Connecticut with his wife Philippa, his sons Tommy and Cooper, and their dog Lucy.

The 12-Week Triathlete (Original Edition)

READER PRAISE

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I am sure you hear this a million times, but, I just wanted to tell you that I credit your wisdom with my first successful triathlon completion.

I am 42, mom to 2, and NOT an athlete. I had been following a loose plan I got off the internet, but switched to yours when I got the book. I loved all of your advice, and the manner in which you write it all, it definitely made me feel like you got it about where I was and what I was trying to accomplish. I would recommend your book to everyone and plan to do so as I drum up support for my NEXT triathlon!

D.F.

Just wanted to send a simple thank you. Sometime in January of this past year I decided I was going to do a triathlon. I had never trained for one and honestly didnt know much about the sport. I just felt I needed a goal or change in my workout program. I have been lifting weights for over 15 years and was simply bored with my workouts.

I picked a race (The Half-Ironman Switzerland) and began thinking about making my preparations. I searched the bookstores looking for help. Most of the books were too technical and way over my head. Then I found your book, I picked it up and knew right away this was it.

I followed your training program exactly. Everything was done according to the workouts laid out in your book. All other aspects of the book were immensely helpful. Everything from the nutrition, to what clothes to wear, to what to expect on race day. All information was utilized.

The date approached quickly and everything was going well. I had two goals: 1) Finish and 2) Finish in seven hours.

Well, I completed my goalsI finished in 6:18. I was ecstatic. It was without a doubt the best day of my life. The feeling of self accomplishment was overwhelming. Thank you for your help in making that day the most enjoyable experience in my life.

M.K.

It was your book that helped me complete my first sprint triathlon. Im almost 50 and wanted a special challenge for my birthday and I ran the race in memory of my mom and dad who died when I was a teenager. Your physical and mental regimen really works!