Succeed in your first triathlon

So, you want to give it a try with your first triathlon? Because you lost a bet? Because you are going through a midlife crisis and want to prove your youth? Or because you are athletically ambitious? No matter what, these are all good reasons to try it. In this audiobook, you will learn everything you need to know in a concise way at a beginner's level. You should do it and have fun doing it. Podiums will come later ...

Find out what distances there are and what equipment you need for swimming, cycling, and running in a triathlon. Learn what the transition area looks like in a triathlon and how you move around it during the competition. You will get tips on what to eat before the competition and what to pack. Find out how it works on the ground with the distribution of starting numbers and the check-in to the transition area. Set up your transition area so that you can quickly access your equipment during the competition without a lot of confusion and searching.

When you start for the first time, a vivid description of the competition process, including the two transitions, will help you. Avoid major mistakes and have fun. Finish successfully and enjoy the aftermath. You might even enjoy your sore muscles later. If you’ve been infected with triathlon addiction, get to know the wide range of multisport options. Get the triathlon badge, plan further competitions, and find a club. This humorous and compact description will motivate you to have a great sporting experience.

Disclaimer for the book: There are no training plans. You can find plenty of these on the Internet and you have to do the training yourself anyway!

The author Robert Tolksdorf was a university professor of computer science until 2016. He discovered a penchant for endurance sports in his mid-forties, which he pursued as a hobby as a marathon runner, triathlete, and long-distance swimmer.

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Release date

Lydbog: 1. januar 2025