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Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes
Publisher: Ben Greenfield Fitness by Stacey Cummings [Featured Reviewer]	Date Added: 06/29/2010 07:57:25

I purchased this book as part of a training plan from Ben Greenfield. I like the routines in the book because they allow for focused strength routines for the time-challenged athlete. As a triathlete, my time is very limited in trying to squeeze in all of my tri-specific training while also wanting to squeeze in a strength workout. The routines focus on supersets and giant sets, so there is no standing around between sets--as I don't have the time to just stand around. But, don't let the workouts fool you. They are challenging and will have you sweating in the gym (or at home). I highly recommend this book for the triathlete that wants to stay in the gym and wants guidance on tri-specific, to the point strength workouts.

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[5 of 5 Stars!]

Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes

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Runner's World ® Run Less, Run Faster
Publisher: Rodale by Stacey Cummings [Featured Reviewer]	Date Added: 01/27/2010 11:39:48

I recently purchased this book to look for a different method of run training to mix my training up a bit this year. I read the overview of the book and was interested in seeing what the book had to offer. It is a pace-based running program based on a recent 5k running result and has only three days of running per week and cross-training on the non-running days. The paces are a bit faster than previous pace-based programs that I have read, so the runs were difficult at first. Many of the pages are filled with success stories and letters from runners that have followed the program and completed races with PRs after following the program. So, if you like to read case studies and get runners' perspectives, you will enjoy the format of the book. I did find myself skipping past some of the stories to get to the "meat" of the program. The book may be a good program to follow for those athletes that have a tendency to get injured on running back-to-back days or high mileage weeks.

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[4 of 5 Stars!]

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Core Performance Endurance
Publisher: Rodale by Stacey Cummings [Featured Reviewer]	Date Added: 01/27/2010 11:38:51

I picked up this book a few years ago when I was looking for a way to strengthen my core. It really focuses on injury prevention and strengthening the body from a functional point of view. This is completely different than most of the "strength" programs that exist today—as they are geared for putting on muscle and not geared towards specificity of sport. Core Performance also has a website which contains a great deal of information and I reference it often. But I would definitely recommend reading the book to gain a better understanding of the "why" of the different type of movements the author recommends—such as movement prep, regeneration of the muscles, explosive movements (ie plyometrics) and strength. I really like the concept of this program and feel the book is written in such a way that it is very informative and not filled with a lot of "fluff" and is relevant to the sport of triathlon and endurance sports.

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[5 of 5 Stars!]

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Daniels' Running Formula, Second Edition
Publisher: Human Kinetics by Stacey Cummings [Featured Reviewer]	Date Added: 01/27/2010 11:37:59

This book came highly recommended to me when I sought assistance with my running on an online triathlon forum. I have read numerous running books and this is, by far, the most concise and detailed book I have read to date. It details exactly what physiological benefits you obtain from the different types of runs(lactate threshold, VO2 max, running economy, etc) how long to run, how long to recover, how often to perform certain types of runs. I purchased this book two years ago and reference it often still. I started running with pace after reading this book and feel it was the best move possible in my training so far. I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking to improve their running. It does recommend a larger amount of weekly mileage, so may be a challenge to follow the plan 100% when trying to squeeze in swimming and biking at higher volumes. I feel this is the one of the best books in my library of training resources!

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[5 of 5 Stars!]

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Holistic Fueling For Ironman Triathletes
Publisher: Ben Greenfield Fitness by Stacey Cummings [Featured Reviewer]	Date Added: 01/27/2010 11:37:09

I purchased this book after listening to Ben Greenfield’s podcasts because I was interested in finding a healthier way to eat while training for my first ironman. This book provided exactly the type of information I was looking for and needing. The author spends a good amount of the book on why what we eat is so important with all the training stress we put on our bodies. The book does a great job of breaking down the types of food to eat and types of food that should be avoided. He addresses food sensitivies and foods that may increase inflammation in the body. It is based on focusing more on natural food and shifting away from highly processed foods. The last part of the book breaks down exactly what to eat at each meal and snack depending on the phase of training—for example—base training, build training, taper weeks, race week. I highly, highly recommend this book for anyone that is looking for a better way to fuel their bodies during training for triathlon.

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[5 of 5 Stars!]

Holistic Fueling For Ironman Triathletes

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