Here are the reviews for books that I have read and recommend regarding training or racing for Endurance Sports
Being a junior triathlete in NZ in the 90’s I grew up racing against and being inspired by the likes of John Hellemans. I attended training camps that he ran, and this book gives a great insight into his life and challenges during that time as well as before and after.
View More Book of the Month July – Never, Ever Give Up?: A memoir
This is the go to bible for anyone who swims open water whether triathlete or ocean/lake swimming events. So good is this book that I’ve got two copies on my bookshelf.
View More Book of the Month June – Open Water Swimming
This book is a staple on my bookshelf and I’ve owned all editions buying my first one back in the day whilst I was at University. It is full of plenty of theory and methodology about how to periodise training plans and gives real time examples of programmes and how to structure them for individuals.
View More Book of the Month May – The Triathlete’s Training Bible
Allen, Hunter; Coggan, Andrew; McGregor, Stephen (2019) Training and Racing With A Power Meter – 3rd Edition VeloPress
This book is the latest edition of the very popular book that set the standard for information for how to Train and Race with a Power Meter. Stephen McGregor, joins the authorship team and this book is released later this month on the 17th. I’ve owned both previous editions and I’ll be getting this edition too.
View More Book of the Month April – Training & Racing With A Power Meter
Millions of runners use Speed & Distance devices, and serious participants know that the technology can provide an edge over the competition. The Runner’s Edge unlocks the mystery and potential of these devices. Speed & Distance device pioneer, Stephen McGregor, teams up with Runners World/Triathlete writer Matt Fitzgerald to instruct athletes to use digital running technology to reach new levels and personal best times. Includes sample training plans for 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon runners.
View More Book of the Month March – The Runner’s Edge
Vance, Jim (2016) Triathlon 2.0 – Data-Driven Performance Training Human Kinetics Triathlon 2.0 is gold mine for any tech or data geek who wants to understand the…
View More Book of the Month February – Triathlon 2.0
Newsome, Paul & Young, Adam (2012) Swim Smooth: The Complete Coaching System for Swimmers and Triathletes 2nd Edition Wiley Nautical Transform your technique and become…
View More Book of the Month January – Swim Smooth
Daniels, Jack (2013) Daniels’ Running Formula 3rd Edition Human Kinetics Get in the best shape of your running career with the help of Daniels’ Running Formula,…
View More Book of the Month December – Daniels’ Running Formula
OK, so this didn’t make my Top 10 list I did a few months ago (Coach Ray’s Top 10 Coaching Books), but I really don’t…
View More Is this the Best Running Book Ever?As part of my coaching I have a number of go to coaching books that assist me with planning and preparing training programmes for the…
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