A healthy guide to sport : ironkids : how to make your kids healthy, happy and ready to go

Half Title......Page 1 Dedication......Page 2 Title Page......Page 3 Copyright......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Introduction pg 8......Page 8 Section 1: The Basics pg 11......Page 11 Section 2: Active Training pg 29......Page 29 Section 3: Sport-Specific Training pg 43......Page 43 Section 4: Competition pg 89......Page 89 Section 5: Appendix pg 99......Page 99 About the Authors pg 120......Page 120 Photo & Illustration Credits pg 122......Page 122 This book provides a comprehensive plan that helps parents guide their children towards a healthy love of sports. It will show parents, and their kids, how to get involved in triathlon and other "lifestyle" sports that can be pursued for a lifetime. Triathlon is a fantastic endeavor for children because it promotes involvement in three lifestyle sports. No matter what the age, children who develop some skills in swimming, biking and running will be able to pursue any sport they would like when they are older. Sport should be the most enjoyable (and educational) activity our children get to do. It should provide them with a positive feeling about themselves. It should teach them that they can improve themselves in all endeavors of life by working hard and persevering. It should teach them about the benefits of working as part of a team or training group. It should show them how much they gain in life by striving to achieve their goals. It should help them become good people. A Healthy Guide to Sport will offer parents and children a plan to help them achieve all that. --Book Jacket In the busy pace of our modern lifestyle, athletes, whether a neophyte or an erudite, want the latest information on sports nutrition and they want it Now! But with sensationalist media headlines, endless advertising, and growing Internet information, what is the athlete to believe? Clearly, the need for the qualified health professional to disseminate scientifically, substantiated sports nutrition information is not just desirable, it's critical. This book is a guide to healthy eating for everyone who wants to lead a healthier life. Part one is an introduction to basic nutrition and shows you how to go from eating a poor diet to a healthy diet, while part two transitions the reader into what needs to be done to actually eat for training and competition. Ironman Hall Of Fame Bob Babbitt and some of the worlds best photographers loving share images and stories from what many consider the Toughest day in Sport. With a forward from legendary sportscaster Jim Lampley and an introduction from Ironman creator Commander John Collins, this coffee table book chronicles an event that started out with 15 crazy entrants in 1978 and now, 25 years later, is considered the ultimate goal for athletes worldwide and the ultimate showcase for endurance sports. Graphics by Cathy Cerradine Photographs by Lois Schwartz, Robert Oliver, Rich Cruse, Peter Reed Miller, Tracy Frankel and Carol Hogan. Have you always wanted to give triathlon a try? Starting Out is the best book on the market to get you to the starting line. Roch Frey and Paul Huddle are the two most respected names in multi sport coaching. They cover all the bases in the first book of the Ironman Training Series. Besides running, cycling ad swimming, you'll find information on everything from weight training to flexibility to nutrition. Don't sit on the sidelines any longer. With Roch and Paul at your side, anyone and everyone can do a triathlon. Have you always wanted to give triathlon a try? Well, here's the best book on the market to get you to the starting line. Roch Frey and Paul Huddle are the two most respected names in multi sport coaching. They cover all the bases in the first book of the Ironman training Series. Besides running, cycling and swimming, you'll find information on everything from weight training to flexibility to nutrition. Don't sit on the sidelines any longer. With Roch and Paul at your side, anyone and everyone can do a triathlon. Okay, you've finished your first short distance triathlon. Now it's time to up the ante and go further and faster. Paul and Roch are up to challenge. Longer workouts, balancing work, family and training, adding speed work, recovery and the mental game are all essential when you decide to move up to the Olympic and then half Ironman distance. No one has more training or racing experience than Roch and Paul. They will get you to your target race health, happy and ready for more. Guaranteed. Roch Frey and Paul Huddle are the two most respected names in multi sport coaching. They cover all the basics in the first book of the Ironman Training Series. Besides running, cycling and swimming, you'll find information on everything from weight training to flexibility to nutrition. Don't sit on the sidelines any longer. With Roch and Paul and your side, anyone and everyone can do a triathlon. This book provides a comprehensive plan that helps parents guide their children towards a healthy love of sports. It will show parents, and their kids, how to get involved in triathlon and other "lifestyle" sports that can be pursued for a lifetime. "A Healthy Guide to Sport" will show you how sport can be the most enjoyable, healthy, and educational activity our children get to do. Okay, you've finished your first short distance triathlon. Now it's time to up the ante and go further and faster. This guide includes longer workouts, balancing work, family and training, adding speed work, recovery and the mental game which are all important to reach the half Ironman distance Describes the triathlon, a combination of distance swimming, cycling, and running, frequently in exotic locations.