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Technique, equipment
and training advice tailored to your needs
Gandolfo has assembled
an all-star cast of female triathletes and coaches.
Barb Lindquist teaches swim technique. Bettina Younge
explains how to maximize efficiency on the bike.
Heather Fuhr offers insights for striding ahead
of the competition on the run. Gale Bernhardt, Siri
Lindley, and Lori Bowden present a complete blueprint
for excelling in sprint, Olympic and long-distance
races.
Expert advice on equipment,
nutrition, and a host of other topics ensures you'll
find targeted information on each topic.
Written by women
for women, this book is both a comprehensive
and personal guide to becoming the best and fastest
athlete you can be.
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| "The
Woman Triathlete is
chock-full of valuable advice from some of the most
respected women in the sport."
Karen Smyers, Coach
and professional athlete, Four-time world champion
triathlete. |
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| Contents |
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Chapter 1 - Training
in Three Sports, Excelling in One, Linda Buchanan
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Chapter 2
- Setting Your Triathlon Goals and Planning Your Training,
Libby Burrell
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Chapter 3
- Streamlining Your Swim, Barb Lindquist
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Chapter 4
- Building Power on the Bike, Bettina Younge
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Chapter 5
- Running Strong to the Finish, Heather Fuhr
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| Chapter 6 - Balancing
Training and Recovery, Jackie Gallagher |
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Chapter 7 - Strengthening and Testing Your Performance,
Lisa Bentley
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| Chapter 8 - Getting
Set for Sprint Racing, Gale Bernhardt |
| Chapter 9 - Succeeding
at the Olympic Distance, Siri Lindley |
| Chapter 10 -
Taking the Long-Distance Challenge, Lori Bowden |
| Chapter 11 -
Winning the Mind Game and Staying Motivated, Joanna Zeiger |
| Chapter 12 -
Gearing Up for Triathlon, Liz Dobbins |
| Chapter 13 -
Fueling for Optimal Performance, Kimberly Brown |
| Chapter 14 -
Managing and Avoiding Injury, Britt Caling |
| Chapter 15 -
Training Through Pregnancy, Bonnie Berk |
| Bibliography |
| Index |
| About the Author |
| About the Contributors |
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