At last, a comprehensive training guide to specifically address the needs and demands of long-course triathletes, regardless of where they stand on the experience spectrum.

This second edition of Joe Friel’s best-selling book features the latest on periodization; daily, rest day, and recovery nutrition; and simplified strength training. You will gain the upper hand by understanding the scientific principles behind your training.

The Triathlete’s Guide to Run Training is one of the only books that is written for the multisport athlete looking to become a faster, more efficient, and stronger runner.

Every detail of how to train for a triathlon of any distance, an off-road triathlon, or a duathlon is packed into this essential book, including plenty of swim, bike, and run workouts to keep training fresh and breakthrough workouts to make training more rewarding.

Focus on one of your most pivotal phases of triathlon—the bike. Lynda Wallenfels, an accomplished triathlete and seasoned coach, will improve your cycling development and performance by incorporating new skills and drills into your next workout.

The Triathlete’s Guide to Mental Training will show you how to set effective goals and create a program that actively develops your mental skills to overcome the six psychological factors that can dramatically limit your race performance.

The off-season is a time for recovery, planning, and indulging in other sports. Karen Buxton explains how to create a well-rounded off-season training program including core strengthening, increased flexibility through yoga, drills to boost swim, bike, and run performance, and alternatives to imp...

Written for the beginner or advanced swimmer, The Triathlete’s Guide to Swim Training addresses everything you need to know to create an individualized swim training program. The principles are well-grounded in easy-to-understand concepts that clearly explain proven methods used by some of the fa...

A complete A-Z guide to finishing your first sprint-distance triathlon... in just 12 weeks! Legendary coach, Joe Friel, provides the training plans, workouts, checklists, instruction, and illustrations that every beginner needs to succeed.