In Triathlon 101, John Mora offers many valuable lessons and insights that will help you prepare for and compete in your first triathlon or improve your results the next time out. No other triathlon resource focuses on the unique needs of newcomers to the sport. Additionally, sample training programs and expert advice from top pros and coaches - Terry Laughlin, Lauren Jensen, and Troy Jacobson - are provided to help you get off to a great start. Inside you will learn how to:

• Design your own triathlon training calendar and logbook
• Choose the proper equipment to fit you and your budget
• Eat during training and "load up" for racing
• Prevent overtraining and recover quickly from common injuries
• Swim and navigate safely in open water
• Smoothly transition from one sport to the next
• Taper your training to peak on race day

Table of contents:

Part I: Getting Ready to Tri
Chapter 1. So You Wanna Tri?
Chapter 2. Planning to Race
Chapter 3. Getting the Right Stuff

Part II: Triathlon Training Basics
Chapter 4. Swim Training: The Key Is Technique
Chapter 5. Bike Training: Putting in the Mileage
Chapter 6. Run Training: Putting One Foot in Front of the Other
Chapter 7. Training for All Three

Part III: Tri-ing Your Best
Chapter 8. Fueling Up for Triathlon
Chapter 9. Staying Healthy
Chapter 10. Peaking to Race
Chapter 11. Tri, Tri Again