Slow Fat Triathlete : Pursue Your Athletic Dreams in the Body You Have Now

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Summary: Loved It!!
Review: I am proud to call myself a Slow Fat Triathlete. Jayne really captures the humor that can be found in this sport if you don't take yourself too seriously.

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Summary: Long on motivation, short on technique
Review: I picked up this book because the title really spoke to me. Having recently lost a significant amount of weight, I wanted to prove to the world how much more active I was by signing up for a triathlon. Realizing now that this is insane, I'm looking for help wherever I can find it. I was really hoping that this book would help me with some of the technique, since I'm still slow, fat, and lazy on the inside. I don't have good running or swimming techniques, and probably could use some pointers on cycling as well. Not much there in Slow Fat Triathlete. While this book was very amusing and fun to read, I don't feel any more prepared for my triathlon after I finished it than I did before I read it. It is more of a "Your Triathlon FAQs Answered!" than anything technical.

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Summary: This book is so right-ON!
Review: This book is funny and inspiring. Every page had me laughing out loud and made me want to get up off the sofa, dust off my old running shoes, and hit the road! It made me realize how much I miss working out, pointed out that I am not the only adult out there who feels ridiculous squeezing into show-all Lycra, and reminded me how fun it is to wear my silly cycling socks!

If you want a nice, friendly introduction into the sport of triathlon combined with a wonderful dose of practical information for newbies who don't want to sell their house to attempt a first race - this is it. This book will take you from self-conscious beginner to healthy and happy competitor while sharing some very fun insights along the way - it was so fun to hear someone finally discuss the issues that are common to all women, to all "normal-sized" people, and to all non-athlete types. This book helped me take a big-step towards appreciating my moderate and modest athletic ability. It reminded me that even though I am not the glorified image of the Greek triathlon goddess, that I can still get out there and have some fun - and get stronger and healthier in the process!

Kudos to Jayne, for writing the tri-bible for us normal folk. You will find yourself referring back to this book again and again - that is, if you can keep your friends from borrowing it constantly! :-)

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Summary: Perfect for the lapsed athlete
Review: This little book is perfect for your typical lapsed middle aged athlete. Written with a light touch, and in the guise of a personal journal, it's packed with specific learnings applicable to any high-performance sport. There are mounds of hilarious lessons offered - a visualization exercise involving Godzilla, the proper use of the term "squid lid", the intricacies of Post Race Stupidity Syndrome.... Ultimately, the book gives straight talk in stating the need for a balanced approach - it has honest words about eating intelligently in suburbia, and stresses the need to respect a loving support team. Jayne Williams gives inspiration and specific advice to those of us who should get off our butts and get back in the game.