Fast-Track Triathlete: Balacing a Big Life with Big Performance in Long-Course Triathlon: Balancing a Big Life with Big Performance in Long-Course Triathlon

So many good words of wisdom in this book. I recommend it to every triathlete I know that is attempting the long course. However, this book could be a great tool for any busy person that is trying to tackle a new physical challenge. The importance of sleep/rest, quality vs. quantity, endurance AND strength, nutrition, etc. -- this book shares such a realistic and balanced approach to training and helped me train for and complete my first Ironman (140.6) race as a working mother of 3 small children and a 13:32 finish time. Most importantly, I trained the entire time injury-free and experienced a trouble-free race; I felt great and had fun the ENTIRE time! Never before in any marathon or half ironman have I experienced such enjoyment and I owe so much of it to this book.

It’s is good condition, like it was written

Great book and finally an approach that doesn’t just take what the pros do and scale it down. Instead, it recognizes the need for a completely different approach given it is a completely different situation. For example, recognizing that sometimes getting the extra sleep is better than torturing yourself to get the early morning session will make healthier, better triathletes that will last longer. Great way to integrate triathlon into your work and family life rather than sacrificing them!

Good direction and questions answered in this read and very helpful information it is worth the read.

For training, I used Fast Track Triathlete. I’m not going to lie, I was nervous if I did enough because the training plan was a minimal one (about 10 hours a week, longest week was 15ish, and longest day was 8). The workouts were also time based and not miles. I would do a 3 hour ride or a 1 hour run. I also did 90 percent of my training on a spin bike (not my trainer or road bike). I think this plan was great because it allowed me to avoid make my groin injury mad and it did get me to the finish line. I would recommend. I also did 2-4 days a week of strength and functional training.I went from marathons and sprint tris straight to a full Ironman in 1 year while overcoming an injury with this plan.Here are my times:Swim: 1:30Bike: 7:49Run: 5:12Total: 14:42Course: Santa Rosa

If you're only going to get one training book for triathlon, make it this one. The book clearly lays out all the elements need to succeed and excel at triathlon without compromising all the other important things in your life like family, friends and sleep.Half of the book is dedicated to laying out Matt's philosophy of training and the important fundamentals you will need and the second half of the book has detailed training plans for Ironman and 70.3 distance races. The book is a tome of excellent information, practical advice and inspiration.

Breath of fresh air read on triathlon training - planning - life balance, in context of performance improvement. Really liked the structure and ease of following along. A wealth of science and experience backed approaches represented. Focused on getting the basics right (the 95%) versus buying more equipment (the 5%). Lots of case studies and examples. I expect to bring much of this insight into my season planning and training. **Actual race training plans are a bonus!

Recently I have been primarily a marathon runner who is preparing for my first IRONMAN 70.3. I was concerned about squeezing the additional training time but this book presents some helpful advice and encouragement to keep the most important things in life as priorities over training. I now have more confidence that I can get more value out of each workout and be prepared my race.