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Tailor-made support to help you cross the finish line with pride!
Do you want to take on a major sporting challenge by participating in a triathlon? In this book, coach and high-level athlete Antoine Jolicoeur Desroches answers all the questions you may have about this sporting discipline.
How to train effectively? What equipment should you bring? Can you reduce the risk of injury? How to manage stress? What to eat before, during and after the event?
With over twenty exercises to optimize your swimming, cycling and running performance, training suggestions, coaching tips and expert advice to tackle the different problems that can arise during a competition, Become a triathlete is aimed at all new followers and those who want to deepen their practice.
An innovative and effective approach, which combines sports science, mental preparation and nutrition, and which will lead you to achieve your goals!
ANTOINE JOLICOEUR DESROCHES holds a double bachelor's degree in food science and nutrition science, as well as a master's degree in physical activity sciences and is a doctoral candidate in physical activity sciences. A coach, professional triathlete and ultramarathon runner, he has accumulated a podium and several top 5 in half-Ironman and Ironman, and he won the extreme Canada Man/Woman triathlon, one of the toughest in the world.