Triathlons For Women : Training Plans Equipment Advice How To Info

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For over 20 years, Sally Edwards has cheered, prodded, and even pushed hundreds of thousands of women across the finish line of their first triathlon. That's because Sally believes triathlon changes women into healthier, happier people. As spokesperson of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series and the Trek Women Triathlon Series, Sally has inspired women to take up a new challenge and find a renewed passion for a healthy, active lifestyle. Sally will guide you from the first day of training to race day, with plenty of encouragement along the way. Sally leaves no question unanswered, from workouts to the transition zone to the most common question of all--what to wear. Triathlons for Women has everything you need to get started: Begin training with a comprehensive 8-week training plan; Keep your training fun with a wide variety of workouts; Improve your technique with simple drills for swimming, cycling, and running; Follow Sally's commonsense advice for better nutrition.

Author description

Sally Edwards has played an unparalleled role in the sport of triathlon. In its early days she competed as a professional triathlete with impressive Ironman finishes, winning the Ironman as a masters athlete. She went on to form the sport's governing body, USA Triathlon, and earn a spot in triathlon's hall of fame. Over the past 20 years she has inspired hundreds of thousands of women to complete their first triathlon as the national spokesperson for the "Danskin Women's Triathlon Series" and the "Trek Women Triathlon Series". She has finished well over 100 Danskin races as the 'final finisher', removing the fear of being the last to cross the finish line.