Tony Swenson has compiled a complete training guide and workbook for anyone stupid enough to train for a triathlon: The Total Triathlon Almanac 5. I’m that stupid guy. I’ve only gotten through the first 30 or so pages, but what I have read has been extremely informative from my perspective (my perspective being one between a former couch potato and a weekend warrior). Swenson addresses the training needs of beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes. He has combined the efforts and training modules of top triathlon athletes to create a well rounded approach to competing. The almanac is half book and half workbook to give you the information to get on track, and then a home to keep track of your progress. Very nice feature.
So the Tour de France is over, now what? Nothing to blog about. Not true, it’s time to ride like hell. There are a couple of local rides I want to do in the next week or two:
- Ride around the largest natural fresh water lake west of the Mississippi, Utah Lake.
- Ride the alpine loop around Mt. Timpanogis.
I am also working on filming some How To’s with my local bike shop, Mad Dog, on bike maintenance, and some bike reviews. We’ll post them here, Mad Dog’s site and Tubetorial.
And if I can get motivated, or find some training partners I’d like to start training for a triathlon. We’ll see!
Found a great review on the new 2008 Gary Fisher Superfly on Twenty Nine Inches. Only thing missing is a comparison of other bikes. I want to know how it compares to other XC mountain bikes like the S-works Epic.
