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Summary: Book corrections
Review: I apologize for the printing errors in the book. The book was reviewed numerous times at numerous stages of production and a few errors still slipped through. Obviously, this is something neither VeloPress nor I want. The detailed training charts make the editing and printing process very challenging. The corrections are being made in the second printing. While second printing corrections won't help those needing a six-week plan NOW, I have been personally sending every person who has written to me, correct charts. I will continue to do this, as I value the loyalty of my readers. VeloPress is investigating the feasibility of posting corrected charts on the net. Best wishes for health and fitness ~ Gale
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Summary: Great Training Plans
Review: I bought this book and several others to develope a training plan for an off-road triathalon. This was the book that most clearly layed out a plan for me to follow. The book has many different training plans for many different multisport events. I was able to find a plan that focused on the the events in which I was competing and in the time period I had to train. I modified the plan a little to meet my schedule. This weekend I completed my first triathalon and I could not believe how good it felt. I had a blast. Make a plan and put it into action. Good Luck. Brian
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Summary: Great Training Plans
Review: I bought this book and several others to develope a training plan for an off-road triathalon. This was the book that most clearly layed out a plan for me to follow. The book has many different training plans for many different multisport events. I was able to find a plan that focused on the the events in which I was competing and in the time period I had to train. I modified the plan a little to meet my schedule. This weekend I completed my first triathalon and I could not believe how good it felt. I had a blast. Make a plan and put it into action. Good Luck. Brian
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Summary: Not a 'panacea' book
Review: I bought this book with the hope to find the 'perfect' plan for every competition need. Actually you can choose among some plans but you must be lucky to find those appropriate for you. It does not provide a way to build your custom plan. If a personalized training plan is your primary need (... as it should), it's better to rely on books as Friel's Triathlon Training Bible.
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Summary: Just do it
Review: I was hoping that with the help of this book and The Triathlete's Training Bible, that I would be able to create a perfect training plan for my abilities at the 1/2 Iron distance. I must admit that I was somewhat disappointed. If you fit the canned plan - great. If not, it is difficult to make meaningful alterations that will be of significant benefit. One of the reasons I bought this book was because I was so impressed with some of Gale's plans that are published in Triathlete. I don't think this book offers any greater value than the magazine published plans. This is more a comment of the high quality of the plans published in the magazine rather than a criticism of those in the book. Finally, there are problems with some of the tabular presentations. Some codes are under the wrong day and such. This adds additional confusion. All and all, I am a fan of Gale's plans but only wish this book included a plan that was directly oriented towards my abilities and training commitment. Certainly the book provides meaningful advice, but by no means will be all things to all people.
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Summary: All you need
Review: I've got too many triathlon training books and have read too many magazine articles. Almost everything you can learn in those books is here in this one text, albeit in a more terse format. If you want the tools you need to succeed this book is for you. I've used two of the training plans in this book and my wife has used another and all have been very effective. Follow the plans and the nutrition guidelines and written and you will reach your goals.
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Summary: Good Training Book
Review: If you're interested in learning the training procedures for a triathlon, look no more. The book is great for amateur or elite advice. There are quiet a few books out there on the sport, but this one beats all i have read. She gives very easy to read workout plans up until race day... Simply put- This book is a has a wealth of knowledge to anyone wanting advice on "Tri-ing"
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Summary: Great Advice For All Multi-Athletes
Review: If you're interested in learning the training procedures for a triathlon, look no more. The book is great for amateur or elite advice. There are quiet a few books out there on the sport, but this one beats all i have read. She gives very easy to read workout plans up until race day... Simply put- This book is a has a wealth of knowledge to anyone wanting advice on "Tri-ing"
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Summary: Just do it
Review: My book is a mess. The cover is torn, the pages are all curled up, and who knows what I spilled on page 265. Obviously it is well used. When I wanted to do a marathon it was simple to find a easy plan to follow. It went something like "Run 5 miles today". Then I got interested in triathlons and life got complicated. Now I was dealing with lactate thresholds, zones and phases. Life is too busy, I just want to know what to do. Gale's book is perfect. It translated that complicated stuff into "run 5 miles up a hill today". I used one of her plans for my first triathlon (a 1/2 IM) and another for my most recent (FL IM). I am signed up again for FL IM and the only thing I will do different is follow the plan closer.
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Summary: Frustrating
Review: This book is not what I was hoping for. I've downloaded free training plans from the internet (Troy Jacobson in particular) that were just excellent, with scheduled workouts spelled out clearly. There is too much guessing and jumping back and forth between chapters, appendices, and training charts in Gale's book. Not to mention typos and missing information. This is not a user-friendly book. 3 stars at best.
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