Complete Triathlon Guide

Linda Cleveland MS, CSCS, is a USA Triathlon LII certified coach and the coach development manager at USA Triathlon. She has a BS degree in exercise fitness management with a minor in health promotion from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and an MS in exercise and wellness from Arizona State University. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Arizona State University; worked in corporate wellness at Motorola in Phoenix; and coached triathletes, cyclists, and runners since 2004. Linda has been with USA Triathlon since 2005. As the coach development manager, she is responsible for overseeing a variety of programs in the education department, including coaching certification clinics and curriculum, mentorship opportunities in elite coaching, performance coaching newsletters, USAT University, webinars, and youth clinics. Since joining USAT, she has made the coaching education program one of the most highly regarded in any national governing body. Linda offers high-performance coaches the opportunity to learn what it takes to work with world-class athletes. She has also served as a head coach at several ITU races, including continental cups, world cups, and world championship series races. Linda keeps her skills fresh by coaching age-group triathletes and training for triathlons herself. Linda resides in the mountains of Colorado with her husband, son, and two big dogs. She enjoys hiking, camping, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, and spending time in the great outdoors. About USA Triathlon USA Triathlon is the national governing body for multisport in the United States. The organization serves as the sanctioning authority for more than 3,500 diverse events ranging from grassroots to national championship races across the country. The organization works to create interest and participation in a variety of programs, including camps, clinics, races, and educational opportunities. USA Triathlon's 140,000-plus members are athletes of all ages, coaches, officials, parents, and fans who strengthen multisport. On the elite level, USA Triathlon is responsible for the selection and training of teams to represent the United States in international competition, including International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships, Pan Am Games, and Summer Olympic Games. It conducts national camps and clinics and provides coaching education programs. On the developmental level, USA Triathlon fosters grassroots expansion of the sport, which is facilitated by the sanctioning of age-group events and triathlon clubs. National and regional championships are held for triathletes from ages 7 to 80-plus. The USA Triathlon mission is to encourage, support, and enhance the multisport experience in the United States while promoting fitness and health through exercise, the spirit of competitiveness, and the pursuit of excellence.

Part I Training Chapter 1 Developing Your Seasonal Training Plan Chapter 2 Customizing Training for Specific Groups Chapter 3 Yoga and Flexibility for Triathletes Chapter 4 Strength Training for Triathletes Chapter 5 Training for Triathlon Swimming Chapter 6 Training for Triathlon Biking Chapter 7 Training for Triathlon Running Chapter 8 Recovery and Overtraining Chapter 9 Exercise Physiology for Triathletes Chapter 10 The Art and Science of Tapering Part II Technique Chapter 11 Bike Handling Techniques from the Pros Chapter 12 Setting the Perfect Cadence and Stride Rate Chapter 13 Assessing Your Running Form Chapter 14 Improving Your Transitions Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Your Freestyle Part III Competitive Strategy Chapter 16 Open Water Race Tactics Chapter 17 Strategies for Drafting and Non-Drafting Races Chapter 18 Performance Tips for Any Distance Chapter 19 Mental Strategies for Training and Racing Chapter 20 Traveling for Competition Part IV The Triathlon Lifestyle Chapter 21 Fitting Triathlon into Busy Lives Chapter 22 Choosing the Ideal Gear Chapter 23 Choosing a Coach Chapter 24 Developing Young Triathletes Chapter 25 Dealing with Common Injuries Chapter 26 Nutrition for the Endurance Athlete Chapter 27 Hydrating During Training and Competition Chapter 28 Beyond Swim, Bike, Run Chapter 29 Long-Term Triathlete Development