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Triathlon, Loving it is easy.: Swim, Bike, Run: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

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Swim, Bike, Run. The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

In the quest for understanding this beautiful and increasingly popular sport, “Triathlon. Loving it is easy” is the definitive starter’s book for the aspiring triathlete.

This comprehensive, easy to follow guide is packed with practical ways that will help you:

• Understand the sport of triathlon
Understand how you fit into this discipline, regardless of your physical condition
• Comprehend how each discipline functions and learn how to properly run, swim, bike and transition
Understand how you can improve your performance
• Train properly, train prudently, train efficiently
Develop a training plan best suited to your needs, goals and capabilities
• Prepare for your first race
Help you avoid common mistakes that are both costly and time consuming,

and last but not least,

Realize your full potential and enjoy yourself in the process!

“Triathlon. Loving it is easy” was written by a man who has lived and breathed sports all his life and triathlon for the last 15 years. As a member of his country’s national team he has competed in numerous triathlon events throughout Europe. Christos’s book was the first of its kind written in Greek. Now in its revised 3rd edition, it has created a craze for triathlon throughout the Greek world.

“Triathlon. Loving it is easy” covers all areas of the sport including:

• Principles of Athletic training as well as the mission of every physical education teacher
• A short history of the sport; formats and distances
SWIMMING; Basics of the freestyle technique, swimming exercises, proper kit
CYCLING; Techniques, styles, exercises, kit
RUNNING; Run more efficiently and avoid injuries
• Three in one
• Training program
• Basic parameters for a training schedule
• Training technique
• Examples of training programs
Strength training for Triathlon
• Do pre-race jitters help performance?
Transition, the fourth discipline
• Common gastrointestinal issues
Missed workout guilt
• Your first race

And more…

Apart from a wealth of athletic and scientific information, Christos shares his personal experiences with a sense of humor and honesty rarely seen in sports books.

Christos is not only an accomplished author; he is a physical education professional but above all else, he is a triathlete.

Who better to guide you in your exciting journey than a fellow sports enthusiast?

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Here are some comments:

“I am very glad to see just how many people have benefited from this book and to see how successful it has been in bringing so many new people closer to our favorite sport”

Vassilis Krommidas, World youth Ironman record holder

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“Christos knows all the difficulties and technical specifics of running, swimming and cycling, since for him triathlon is a way of life“

Hon. Prof. Ouranios M.

174 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 9, 2014

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Very helpful, very practical, very well written.
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October 31, 2024
Excellent book free of pretention and ego. This book was clear and really helped me. Some of the photos seemed dated but all still very relevent and well explained.
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