The Triathlete's Training Bible (2nd Edition) by Joe Friel Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Triathlete's Training Bible (2nd Edition)
Book Review: If you want to get serious- Get this book!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
Having done too many marathons, I've decided to dive into triathlons to create even bigger challenges. I've been told by fellow athletes this is the bible, and it didn't disappoint. This isn't so much for super elite athletes, of which I'm not, nor is it for the weekend warrior. It will, however, help anyone with some skills looking to be inspired, more disciplined and learn a bit more technical information. The training schedules and suggestions are easy to follow and construct. The book is well segmented into easily digestible sections. The author is an experienced coach and world triathlete so it gives confidence in his work.Book Review: something to aim to
Summary: 4 Stars
Very complete book, useful for the professional to the advanced amateur.
It will probably scare off the newbees, but they have to bear in mind that the focus is the professional sporter, although the basic principles (periodization, focus, planning, etc) are valid for every triathlete.
Book Review: A Must-Have for the Triathlete
Summary: 5 Stars
Both basic and detailed information, along with training programs for the triathlete are included. There's just enough science for you to understand how to formulate your own programs.Book Review: excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an excellent triathlon book. The author is an experienced coach and very good writer. The book has a scientific background and is great to read, it has the basic, the more detailed information, and also training programs. This book is a MUST HAVE for any serious triathlete and coach.Book Review: Positive surprise
Summary: 4 Stars
A well structured and thoroughly written training guide for triathlets. The fundaments of J.Friel's approach are explained very well and capture the reader's interest. It is not the "usual" training plans collection with success promises you get normally. The book helps the understanding of how to build up serious training for the his/her priority races and how to plan and schedule the training sessions and work outs. My only difficulty was to find the right level for myself (a beginner triathlete for the sprint distance), since my impression was that the book was aimed at more "serious" athletes than me. But I succeeded in extracting the information I believe was right for me. As an MD I appreciate the correct insides in training physiology, so I felt advised by a real expert. The supplied bibliographic references for further studies are an added value. I would recommend the book to anyone who would like to take his triathlon training in his hands but also to those who would like to gain a deeper understanding of how "serious training" should look like.
Stefanos Demertzis, MD, PhD