It takes only 12 weeks to train to compete in a triathlon-no matter what level you're at now!Imagine being able to successfully compete in a triathlon in just three short months! You can, with fitness expert Tom Holland's all-encompassing, easy-to-use training manual, The 12-Week Triathlete.This completely revised and updated editiongives fitness enthusiasts the most exciting, encouraging, and up-to-date exercise information, including 12 brand-new training plans that outline exactly what you need to do every day up until the big event for ultimate triathlon success.Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, training for a Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman, or Ironman event, this book offers a complete, step-by-step program that will help you strengthen, tone-up, and both physically and mentally prepare for the big day. You will learn how to:-Swim - Start your race confidently, swim strongly surrounded by others, and transition easily from a wetsuit.-Bike - choose the right bike, transport it safely to the race, and fuel yourself properly while you ride.-Run - Don't bonk, improve your speed, and see your race through to the end.-Put It All Together - Eat right through the 12 weeks, train for each segment of the race, gather your equipment and transport it safely to the race, plan for and avoid last-minute emergencies, and, most of all, have fun and continue to compete in the future. In addition all this, you'll also find insider information on weight-training, endurance training, and speed work, as well as answers to questions like "e;Can you eat during a race?,"e; "e;How do you line up your bike so you can jump right on it?,"e; and "e;What is the best way to quickly shed your wetsuit?'The 12-Week Triathlete is your secret weapon to triathlon triumph-start training today!