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Summary: Great place to start
Review: Very helpful. I've been doing a lot of reading on this subject (being a newcomer) and this book contains the essentials to getting started. I'm looking forward to my first Tri in a couple monthes. I bought the "Triathlete's Training Bible" first because I am comfortable with technical information. But, much of it I am not ready for being I'm still building a strong base. (It also is a good book).
Triathlon 101 will help me the most NOW. After a year, I'll be studying Friel's book again.
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Summary: Essential for Newbies
Review: When I first received this book and read through it, I rated it 3 stars. Howver, now that I have spent 6 months preparing for my first olympic distance triathlon, I have increased my rating to 5 stars based on the fact that I have turned back to this book over and over again to review the basics and keep on track. This book is NOT for experienced triathletes, it is for beginners. The book, as so many that have reviewed it have noted, goes over only the essential ABC's of triathlon with quite a lot of "motivational" pieces thrown in to make it an interesting read. The best thing about having this book on my nightstand was that when I felt that I just wasn't training hard enough, or wasn't doing something right, I could pick up the book, read a bit, and it would make me feel better about what I WAS doing. The fact is, completing that first triathlon takes courage and confidence, this book helps you gain the confidence if you have the courage to continue.
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Summary: The Beginner's Bible
Review: While there are many valuable resources on-line for the beginning triathlete, I found this book to be a comprehensive summary of all the important things I needed to know to start and progress in the sport - swim, bike, run, nutrition, etc. I read it once and found myself referring to it continuously. Also, the tone and content helped to remove the anxiety of starting in the sport. I recommend it strongly!
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Summary: A must read for anyone who wants to "TRI" a sprint/olympic
Review: WOW! THANK YOU John Mora. This book helped put the triathlon within reach by laying out what to expect and how to accomplish your goals. I searched through every triathlon book out there, and for a beginner, this is THE book to read. All the others were way to technical and down right BORING. Mora's 101 is packed with useful information and downright a joy to read. I highly recommend this book. I find it interesting that almost all of the low star ratings were from those complaining that it was too basic and not for the advanced triathlete..HELLO..check out the title.
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