Science of triathlon training and competition / Glenn P. Town.
By: Town, Glenn P.
Material type: BookPublisher: U.S. : Human Kinetics, 1989Description: 160 p. ; 22 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0873221826 .Subject(s): Triathlon -- TrainingDDC classification: 796.407Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 796.407 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00030291 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this book athletes will find advice on preparing for the triathlon and complete guidelines for establishing a personalized training programme. The book also contains practical information on the physiological, nutritional, and psychological concerns of the triathlon.
In this book athletes will find advice on preparing for the triathlon and complete guidelines for establishing a personalized training programme. The book also contains practical information on the physiological, nutritional, and psychological concerns of the triathlon.
Bibliography: (pages 139-142) and index.
Physiological concerns of performance -- The fuels of performance -- The psychology of performance -- Setting up your training camp -- Swim training -- Man and his machine -- The long run -- Seven days to go -- Race day -- The ironman triathlon world championships -- Triathlon injuries and injury prevention.