The Triathlete's Training Bible
by Joe Friel
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Book Reviews of The Triathlete's Training Bible
Book Review: Well-written & High Quality Material
Summary: 5 Stars
Reading this book from Joe Friel is very interesting and insightful for athletes of all kinds. With a huge variety in the kinds of triathlons and athletes, Friel does a masterful job at sharing the latest research in a concise, easy to read format. And if you want to read more, often there is a citation or something related to that topic that gives you just that. But at the same time, this book covers a great depth of content and topics.Book Review: perfect book
Summary: 5 Stars
bought this for my wife as a present and she loved it. She has not done many Tri's before and wanted to step it up and really start training and someday do a Ironman. She is an experienced runner, so the level of this book was perfect! If you have never exercised in your life, this might be a bit much. Most people thinking about doing a Tri has some exercise background and this book is perfect for that!Book Review: Great Reference Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I have enjoyed Joe Friel's writing in that he provides well referenced scientific literature as well as life experience. I originally borrowed this book from the library and made the purchase as I could see myself taking time to digest the material and felt like highlighting and tabbing pages. This was especially true of testing and lactate threshold exercises.Book Review: Best multi-sport training manual...PERIOD.
Summary: 5 Stars
No kidding, this is the best training manual on multi-sport. I've used editions 1 & 2. This one is the updated version of those same manuals, but with much more info and greater specifics on types of training. Lots of info. If coupled with a solid sports nutrition text (see my other reviews), you should be far ahead of WHEREVER you are now.Book Review: Way too technical and overly detailed
Summary: 3 Stars
If you're a recreational triathlete who just likes to train and doesn't want the sport to take over your life, don't get this book. I think this is written more for coaches and serious triathletes. I like to do Xterras, have some fun, and get outside. This book reads like a text for a college course. I expected it to be more accessible.