Table of Contents
Introduction viii
Chapter 1 The Amazing History of Women in Triathlon 1
Chapter 2 Successful Training and Lifestyle Strategies for the Female Triathlete 7
Chapter 3 Nutrition for Training, Racing, and a Healthy Lifestyle 16
Chapter 4 Race Selection and Goal Setting for Women 33
Chapter 5 Triathlon Equipment for the Female Triathlete 45
Chapter 6 Eight Essential Training Sessions 57
Chapter 7 Functional Muscle Strength and Core for the Female Trlathlete 68
Chapter 8 The Crucial Training Principles and Training Cycles 95
Chapter 9 Mastering Effective Heart Rate Training for Women 102
Chapter 10 Training Programs for Sprint and Standard Distance Triathlons 109
Chapter 11 Training Programs for Half Iron Distance Triathions 138
Chapter 12 Training Programs for Pull Iron-Distance Triathions 173
Chapter 13 Transition Strategies for Women 214
Chapter 14 Technique Tips for Female Triathletes 220
Chapter 15 Health Strategies and Injury Prevention 235
Chapter 16 Recovery and Maintenance Training 249
Acknowledgments 257
Appendix A Glossary 258
Appendix B Suggested Reading 262
Appendix C Suggested Websites 264
Index 265
About the Authors 276
