Qualifying for Kona: The Road to Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (928 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1450525040 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 218 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Very Helpful The author provides a vivid description of what to expect, as well as how to combat the rookie mistakes on the road to Kona.. Making the impossible seem possible, by the numbers As a triathlete for the past 16 years, I've always felt that Ironman Hawaii was the pinnacle of our sport. It's The Holy Grail sitting atop Mount Everest, only available to the talented few who had thousands of dollars, and thousands of hours, at their disposal. In my mind it was the playground for the truly dedicated who put family, job, and everything else second to qualifying.But. Good book but not good for Kindle This book is a good read for the average person that is looking for the extra vote of confidence needed to commit to doing an Ironman. I would not recommend buying the Kindle version of this book because it is filled with charts/tables that are not readable (even when zooming in) on the Kindle. Also there were numerous typographical errors that I can only assume were caused by whoev
The greatest triathlon in the world. Humbling. The Ironman Triathlon World Championship.It all starts in Kona. Exhilarating. Ask if they want to compete there someday, and the answer will be: yes.Each year, more than 50,000 triathletes race for the chance of qualifying to compete in Kona. Ask any triathlete why they took up the sport, and they will reply with one word: Kona. Daunting. Competition is fierce and getting tougher each year, but if you want it bad enough, you can achieve the dream: you can earn the right to Race Kona.If you aspire to go to Kona, here's what you want to know: where can I qualify? What does it take to qualify? How can I do it with a full-time job and family? What kind of training plans are effective? what is it like to race and qualify? What is it like to race in Kona? Again and again and again?This book has it all, and more. Thorough exploration of three racing seasons where the author qualified for Kona, including training plan strategies, detail
"A masterful job of breaking down the impossible, and making it seem very much within reach if you have dedication, focus, and desire" -- 'Hurricane' Bob Mina, 6-time Ironman Finisher
Raymond Britt is managing partner of WinSight Ventures, founder and publisher of RunTri, and a veteran of 29 Ironman Triathlons and 13 Boston Marathons.