Preface -- Mind and body. Mental readiness -- Physical preparation -- Training fundamentals. Basic training concepts -- Training intensity -- Purposeful training. Getting started -- Building fitness -- Planning to race. Planning a season -- Planning a week -- Planning alternatives -- Stress, rest, and recovery. Training stress -- Rest and recovery -- The competitive edge. Speed skills -- Muscular force -- The training diary -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Annual training plan template ; B: Swim workouts ; C: Bike workouts ; D: Run workouts ; E. Combined bike-run ("brick") workouts -- Glossary

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