The Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Friel
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Book Reviews of The Triathlete's Training Bible
Book Review: The TRI Training Bible is the real deal
Summary: 5 Stars
The most beneficial Triathlon book I have used yet. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned Triathlete, this book can help you.Book Review: GREAT RESOURCE
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is the perfect resource for anyone getting ready to train for an Ironman...or if you are already a seasoned triathlete.Book Review: If triathlon was a class, this would be the textbook
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a beginner in triathlon so I felt like I needed a comprehensive one-stop resource. I had already read Friel's "Your first Triathlon" and, while it was a useful introduction, I felt as though it was a little too "light". It was written for absolute beginners with the goal of simply finishing the race. Wanting more, I decided to buy this book. Well, it certainly provided the info I was looking for and then some! In fact, I found myself skipping large portions of the book because some of it was just too in depth for my level. I really like that it is based on the latest scienctific principles but it got a little boring at times. Also, if you have a job, it may be difficult to remain as dedicated to the training schedule as Joe would like you to be. However, it really does have tons of great info and would be useful even for beginners as a resource but it's probably more geared towards intermediate to advanced athletes.Book Review: Great for the diehard triathlete, but...
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this book in preparation for my first olympic distance triathlon and found it a bit too advanced for my needs. I'd highly recommend it for anyone who is in top form for the olympic distance or doing ironmans, but it was so detailed I lost the forest for the trees in trying to make sure I was training effectively.
I was hoping for something a little simpler - "here's how you should think about your training and to know you're ready for the race (for me - that meant finishing without feeling like i was going to die.)"
Those nuggets are in there, but it's clearly directed for people who are competing at an elite level or is there to help people train for ironmans. To that end, the book appears to be superb - very well thought out, and well laid out as well.
Jim
Book Review: Buy it.
Summary: 4 Stars
Everything you need to do all manner of Triathlon's. Common Sense, free from having to follow popular trends. Friel relies on research to tell you what is going on, not conjecture.