Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week Author:Eric Harr The Transforming Power of Triathlon — Training for a triathlon will get you in the best shape of your life, not to mention give you a new and exciting fitness pursuit. More than that, it will change your life in ways you never imagined. — In 1994, when Eric Harr decided to train for his first triathlon in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the extent of his... more » exercise was walking to the local mango stand for lunch. That one simple step set in motin dozens of other positive steps. Eric began eating better, had more energy, and grew more sensitized to the joys of everyday life.
You hold in your hands the key to unlocking a healthy, passion-filled life. All the motivation and practical advice you need to train for and finish a triathlon is within these pages.
Four separate training programs to accommodate every fitness level
A complete list of all the gear you need, with money-saving tips on how to get it for less
A 40-minute stretch-and-strenghten workout you can do at home--plus an abbreviated 10-minute workout for those days when you're pressed for time
A complete menu plan with delicious, healthy meal choices to fuel your active body
Strategies to stay motivated and injury-proof your body
Discounts on triathlon gear, race entry fees, travel expenses and lodging