subject: The Top Triathlon Training Books [print this page] Rock Star Triathlete recently has a triathlon book guru Staley Krause on to do an interview. Staley gave some great information on how to pick the perfect triathlon book out for your self. Here suggestions ranged from inspirational to education to nutrition and cross-training.
Here are some of the top books Staley recommended.
Inspirational Triathlon training book best choices - Theses are the top 5 triathlon books that will help you get pumped up to get through training or even a race when things get tough.
1. The Extra Mile, Rodale Books. A tale of how a under dog came to win one of the hardest ultra distance running events in the world.
2. My Triathlon Family, Glen McGowean
3. You Go Girl! The best is yet to Comeby Darlene Ballard (anthology)
4. The Meaning of Triathlon, Brian Brode
5. Slow Fat Triathlete, Jayne Williams
Educational triathlon training book picks - If you desire to learn more tips and tricks that will help you become a stronger triathlete then these books are perfect for you.
1. Triathlete in Transition, Ironstruck. A book on how to become a triathlete.
2. Championship Triathlete Training, Human Kinetics
3. Runners Edge, Human Kinetics. An excellent book that has lots of up to date information on how to take your running to the next level.
Nutrition & Cross Training Triathlon Training top reads - Cross training and nutrition both play vital roles in triathlon training and racing. The following books will help hone you in.
1. Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes, Ben Greenfield. A great read on how to use strength training though out the training year.
2. Holistic Fueling for the Ironman Triathlete, Ben Greenfield. A great resource on how to eat healthy whole foods and perform at you best as a triathlete.
3. Endurance Sports Nutrition, Human Kinetics. A great resource on who to fuel for various endurance sports so one can perform at their best.
What do you think? Have you read any of these triathlon training book picks? Are you hungry to learn more about how to become inspired and excel at the sport of triathlon? Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced triathlete, you'll find everything you need in one or more of these books
