Courage to Tri: A Motivational How-To for Women

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Have you dreamed of crossing a finish line but felt like you had no idea how to get from where you are now to the starting line? Whether it's a 5K, triathlon, or some other starting line, this book is here to give you all the insights you need to make it to your first race. Even if you've never done anything athletic in your entire life, completing a triathlon is ultimately up to your willingness to dedicate the time and put in the effort to try. This book is also full of stories from women who will inspire and motivate you. These women not only successfully completed a race, they found new confidence and overcame unhealthy lifestyle choices. Meant for each and every woman-whether you're fit or a self-proclaimed couch potato-this book is the perfect guide to successfully a triathlon with just a few months of effort and dedication. After a life-changing experience, the author went from a career-driven woman to a triathlon enthusiast. She shares her own story as well as those of the women she interviewed for this book. After reading Courage to Tri, you'll be inspired to sign up for your first race as well as given the tools to actually conquer it.  Read more... Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 10 Foreword......Page 12 Acknowledgments......Page 14 Introduction......Page 16 Part One Get Inspired......Page 20 Chapter 1 Busting Myths......Page 22 Chapter 2 Finding Your Why......Page 30 Chapter 3 How Tri Can Change You......Page 41 Chapter 4 Overcoming Obstacles......Page 51 Chapter 5 Moms Who Tri......Page 71 Chapter 6 Finding Accountability and Community......Page 79 Chapter 7 Common Concerns......Page 91 Chapter 8 Triathlon and Body Image......Page 99 Part Two Get Prepped......Page 114 Chapter 9 Get Geared Up......Page 115 Chapter 10 Races and Coaches......Page 126 Chapter 11 Making Space to Train......Page 140 Chapter 12 Preparation Goals......Page 153 Part Three Get Trained......Page 164 Chapter 13 Training Pep Talk......Page 165 Chapter 14 Training Plan Basics......Page 171 Chapter 15 Swim Training......Page 190 Chapter 16 Cycling Training......Page 204 Chapter 17 Run Training......Page 223 Chapter 18 Transition Training......Page 234 Chapter 19 Tackling Nutrition......Page 244 Part Four Get Set......Page 254 Chapter 20 Your First Race......Page 257 Chapter 21 After the Race......Page 271 Appendix......Page 275