A competing triathlete since 1988, John Mora is a renowned fitness author who has published more than 500 articles. He is a member of USA Triathlon and has participated in almost 200 running, cycling, and swimming events, including marathons, sprint triathlons, and the Ironman competition. Author of the first edition of Triathlon 101, Mora engages and entertains readers while they prepare for their first or next triathlon. Mora is the running columnist and triathlon feature writer for Windy City Sports as well as a former contributing editor to Triathlete. His articles have also been featured in many national magazines, including American Health, Women's Sports & Fitness, and Runner's World. When not writing or training, Mora enjoys recreational cycling and tennis. He resides in Plainfield, Illinois.
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Part I. Getting Ready to Tri Chapter 1. So You Wanna Tri? Chapter 2. Planning to Race Chapter 3. Getting the Right Stuff Part II. Triathlon Training Basics Chapter 4. Swim Training: The Key Is Technique Chapter 5. Bike Training: Putting in the Distance Chapter 6. Run Training: Putting One Foot in Front of the Other Chapter 7. Training for All Three Part III. Tri-Ing Your Best Chapter 8. Fueling Up for Triathlon Chapter 9. Staying Healthy Chapter 10. Peaking to Race Chapter 11. Nailing the Big Day Chapter 12. Tri, Tri Again Appendix. Blank Training Grids