April 25, 2007
From press release.

Each year the number of athletes who swim, bike and run their way through Triathlon events grows by leaps and bounds. But although more and more people are "TRI-ing" it, many still think this competitive event is reserved only for world-class athletes and Ironmen.

To help dispel this myth and prepare those interested in taking up the sport, Alpha Books presents The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training (ISBN: 1-59257-580-3, $18.95) by Colin Barr and Steve Katai, two "regular guys" who have been coached by the best. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training takes readers through all the necessary steps needed to prepare for a triathlon. Throughout the book, the authors detail:

* Reasons for taking up the sport
* How to choose the right race
* Selecting the right equipment
* Steps to physically prepare for competition
First-timers and experienced triathletes alike appreciate Barr and Katai's insights and hands-on experience as competitors and personal trainers. They include in-depth training tips and drills for various activities and valuable advice on diet and keeping motivated. In addition, they discuss:

Making it through the all-important transitions between swimming / biking and biking / running

Fueling up with the right foods before, during and after workouts

Weight training workouts and schedules

Preparing psychologically for the event

What to do before, during and after the race

Planning the next adventure

Also included are helpful training photos, "coaches corner" tips and definitions of common training terms.

About the authors: Colin Barr and Steve Katai started out in triathlon by winning the nationwide Degree Everyman Ironman search; Katai in 2003 and Barr in 2004. Degree Antiperspirant wanted to turn an "average Joe" who had little or no background in triathlon into an Ironman in just a few months of training. Both Katai and Barr went from zero to Ironman in less than 5 months of training. Since then, Katai and Barr have completely embraced the sport of triathlon; it has become a fundamental part of their lives.

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Alpha Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., publishes high quality lifestyle and reference books in 30 different categories. The Complete Idiot's Guides(R), Alpha Teach Yourself in 24 Hours, Psychology Today: Here to Help-- as well as other series and stand-alone titles-- provide helpful how-to information and general knowledge in an easily accessible manner.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training
Alpha Books
ISBN 1-59257-580-3, $18.95
Author: Colin Barr and Steve Katai
April 2007