Tri the Journey

by Libby Hurley, Betsy Noxon

Overview

A Woman’s Inspirational Guide to Becoming a Triathlete in 12 weeks.

In Tri the Journey, authors Libby Hurley and Betsy Noxon prove that triathlons are no longer reserved for super-athletes. This sport now attracts thousands of people who never thought they could swim, bike, and run. The best news is: triathlon races vary in distance with some shorter, more doable events available in nearly every state.

Written especially for women, this clear, practical guide offers detailed information for each sport, including, a no-nonsense list of equipment, how to begin training, and foolproof tips for overcoming obstacles. Tri the Journey is packed with stories of women who progressed from inactive to athlete within a few weeks. The authors’ weekly training program provides support and guidance that will give any woman the skill and motivation to complete a first triathlon—or take her training to the next level.

Learning to love your body is a fantastic side effect of this book. Libby Hurley and Betsy Noxon prove we’re never too old or too sedentary to change our lives. Anyone with an interest in fitness, nutrition for athletics, running, swimming, biking, or training for any athletic endeavor will have a hard time putting this book down.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011190513
Publisher:	[e-mail]
Publication date:	01/18/2011
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Elizabeth (Libby) Hurley is the founder and president of Together We Tri (TWT) a Chicago-area triathlon training program. Libby is a three-time Ironman finisher and veteran of more than 50 races. Fueled by her background as a competitive age group swimmer with Olympic aspirations, Libby longed to compete in triathlons. Lack of information on the emerging sport led Libby to devise a training program for herself—a program she would later use to inspire her entrepreneurial quest. Tri the Journey is the culmination of Libby’s desire to help people everywhere experience the joy of triathlons. The book and website are the realization of Libby’s dream to encourage thousands more to experience a fitness program that will transform lives. Since 2000, Together We Tri and has trained and motivated more than 6,000 athletes to reach their triathlon goals. Prior to founding Together We Tri, Libby worked as a physician’s assistant, specializing in neurosurgery and neuroresearch. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and currently resides in Glenview, Illinois with her husband and three children. Elizabeth (Betsy) Noxon is a freelance health and fitness writer whose work has appeared in numerous national magazines, including AARP The Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Experience Life, Health, Heart-Healthy Living, Parents, Runner’s World, and United Airline’s Hemispheres. She has also reported on health conferences for Glamour magazine, written online for MSN.com Health & Fitness, Livestrong.com, for The Chicago Tribune, The L.A. Times, North Shore magazine and for corporate clients. An athlete all her life, Betsy is always on the go, be it running, swimming, cycling, skiing or golfing. A cycling trip down California’s Highway One inspired her to take up triathlons. Training with Together We Tri since 2008, Betsy has competed in eight triathlons, including the 2010 USA Triathlon National Age Group Championships (a qualifying event). She was also named an Illinois State Champion in 2010. Prior to her freelance writing career, Betsy worked in health care for a cardiovascular prevention program and as a practice manager for a large hospital system in Cleveland, Ohio. Betsy is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. She continues to her personal training, is a coach for Girls on the Run, and plans to continue competing as a triathlete. She resides in Glenview, Illinois with her husband and two children.

An athlete all her life, Betsy is always on the go, be it running, swimming, cycling, skiing or golfing. A cycling trip down California’s Highway One inspired her to take up triathlons. Training with Together We Tri since 2008, Betsy has competed in eight triathlons, including the 2010 USA Triathlon National Age Group Championships (a qualifying event). She was also named an Illinois State Champion in 2010. Prior to her freelance writing career, Betsy worked in health care for a cardiovascular prevention program and as a practice manager for a large hospital system in Cleveland, Ohio. Betsy is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. She continues to her personal training, is a coach for Girls on the Run, and plans to continue competing as a triathlete. She resides in Glenview, Illinois with her husband and two children.