Be Iron Fit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness

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Ever dream of being an elite endurance athlete and competing in races like Hawaii's Ironman? Pro athletes are not the only people who can attain such superior accomplishments. Each season, tens of thousands of amateur triathletes compete head-to-head, pushing their physical and mental strength to the limits. The Ironman competition is a true test: a 2.4-mile open-water swim followed by a 112-mile bike leg and a 26.2-mile marathon run. In Be Iron Fit, sought-after multisport coach Don Fink draws on his ...

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Overview

Ever dream of being an elite endurance athlete and competing in races like Hawaii's Ironman? Pro athletes are not the only people who can attain such superior accomplishments. Each season, tens of thousands of amateur triathletes compete head-to-head, pushing their physical and mental strength to the limits. The Ironman competition is a true test: a 2.4-mile open-water swim followed by a 112-mile bike leg and a 26.2-mile marathon run. In Be Iron Fit, sought-after multisport coach Don Fink draws on his time-efficient training methods to provide a practical program in a step-by-step, enjoyable way-so even everyday athletes can attain ultimate conditioning.

Effective Time Management

The Essential Workouts

The Training Cycle

Effective Heart Rate Training

30-week IronFit Training Programs

Flexibility and Strength Training

Core and Functional Strength Training

Technique

Mastering Transitions

Equipment Tips

Race and Pre-Race Strategies

Mental Training

Healthy Eating for Endurance Athletes

Recovery, Maintenance Training, and Beyond

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Editorial Reviews

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"Most how-to books are too technical or too shallow.  Don Fink manages to pen a unique combination of information, anecdotes, and readability.  I enjoyed the read and learned a few valuable tidbits in the process.  Well done!"  --Scott Tinley, two-time Ironman World Champion

"Don's book certainly made me think.  A truly complete book for all abilities in the sport of triathlon that leaves no subject untouched."  --Spencer Smith, three-time Triathlon World Champion 

 

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781592282395
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
  • Publication date: 5/1/2004
  • Pages: 288
  • Product dimensions: 6.04 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.69 (d)

Meet the Author

Don Fink left his managing director position on Wall Street after twenty years to pursue his passion for Ironman. He is now one of the most successful Ironman triathletes and coaches. 

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 The IronFit Dream 1

Chapter 2 Effective Time Management 8

Chapter 3 The Essential Workouts 20

Chapter 4 The Training Cycle 32

Chapter 5 The Principle of Gradual Adaptation 45

Chapter 6 Effective Heart Rate Training 59

Chapter 7 30-Week IronFit Training Programs 71

Chapter 8 Flexibility and Strength Training 129

Chapter 9 Core and Functional Strength Training 140

Chapter 10 Preparing with Training Races 153

Chapter 11 Technique 161

Chapter 12 Mastering Transitions 181

Chapter 13 Equipment Tips 187

Chapter 14 Race and Pre-Race Strategies 203

Chapter 15 Mental Training 217

Chapter 16 Effective Goal Setting and Race Selection 233

Chapter 17 Maintaining Good Health 245

Chapter 18 Healthy Eating for Endurance Athletes 256

Chapter 19 Recovery, Maintenance Training, and Beyond 270

Appendices 280

A Suggested Reading 280

B Resources 282

C Selected Iron-Distance Race Links 284

D Additional Maximum Heart Rate Estimation Formula 284

Index 285

About the Author 294

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  • Posted December 13, 2011

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    Excellent advice

    Although I am not Iron training, the overall time efficiency in staying fit, is explained very clear. It is a boost in believing that almost everyone can make fitness work. Excellent reading

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  • Posted February 20, 2010

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    Start to Finish: Ironman Training: 24 Weeks to an Endurance Triathalon

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    I reviewed this volume as part of my research before participating in an ironman event. I found some of the information very useful as part of my pursuit of information.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 7, 2006

    Positive, down to earth training book

    This is my second copy of the book, I just gave the first one to my friend from Germany. The book is thorough and well organized. Don is a great coach with positive toughts and training style. I did my first half ironman in 2005 following the book and finished in great spirit and was able to teach a spinning class two days after the race! Highly recommended.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 10, 2005

    my favorite tri book

    From someone who is in the back end of the middle-of-the-pack, this is one of the best triathlon training books I've read. Complete and thorough. Very encouraging, upbeat and positive, yet not too much so. realistic in training programs. Well-written and organized. I've checked out alot of books and so far, this is my favorite Tri-book.

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