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  <title><![CDATA[Your First Triathlon]]></title>
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  <default_description>&lt;div&gt;Every year thousands of people decide to take on a sprint triathlon for the first time. Now USA Triathlon and USA Cycling certified coach Joe Friel provides a complete guide to finishing that first triathlon. The same principles and training methodology that the pros and committed triathletes rely on are presented here in language that a beginner can easily understand. Friel maps a course to prepare for a sprint-distance triathlon in 12 weeks, with five hours of training each week, plenty of rest, and the beginnings of a lifestyle marked by a commitment to health and fitness and personal growth. &lt;i&gt;Your First Triathlon&lt;/i&gt; provides the training plans, workouts, checklists, and instruction that first-timers need. Joe Friel is known for his thorough approach and with his help, what may have begun as a challenge to complete a sprint triathlon will grow into a love for this demanding yet rewarding sport.&lt;/div&gt;</default_description>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a straight forward &quot;how to&quot; book.  It gives you all the guide lines and insights into what is required to do your first triathlon.  It is wonderful to have all the tools.  Only wish it gave the drive... hmm perhaps I should find a self help book that will inspire. lol  :D]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[a book everyone should read if they are interested in running a triatholon.... like me :) however - this book doesn't provide you with very advanced training - but provides resources for others ways to get info - important for understanding the triathlete lifestyle and race day ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great tips for triathlon training. Used it to help my wife train for her 1st triathlon.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very informative and helpful for my first triathlon.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I don't think I would have made it across the finishline with such a huge smile on  my face had i not taken the great advice and training suggestions given in Friel's perfect first-timers book.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a great starter book on triathlon training. It strips the intimidation off the sport so first-timers can really figure out what they need to do to train and why.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[GREAT book to get you off the couch to doing your first triathlon (and believe me if I can do it anyone can do it).  I loved how simple the plan was.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Everything you've ever needed to know about doing a Triathlon is in this book.  It's a how to type book... which I love.  Good book!]]></body>
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