Ironman Triathlon

""Triathletes spend a lot of time and money making sure they have the right gear, optimizing their training plans, and selecting their races. And part of that preparation for big race days is taking care of diet to be sure the body is properly fed to maximize athletic performance. Enter The Complete Nutrition Guide for Triathletes, a thorough nutritional guidebook tailored specifically for the three-sport athlete to reach his triathlon goals and to cross the finish line with the best…

Offers personal observations from men and women who have competed in their first Ironman distance triathlon, consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race, and a 26.2-mile run, all done in one day.

Provides three sixteen-week training programs for the Half Ironman and details everything an athlete needs to know to successfully prepare for and maximize performance at this racing distance.