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Dixon details the four pillars of performance that form the foundation of his highly successful purplepatch fitness program, showing triathletes of all abilities how they can become well-built triathletes and perform better year after year, and considers the demands of career and family and the ways different personality types prefer to approach training. \u003ci\u003eThe Well-Built Triathlete \u003c\/i\u003eincludes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines and protocols to improve training consistency and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-nonsense advice on triathlon nutrition, fueling, and hydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional strength tests and exercises to launch a program that builds resiliency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-week sample training blocks for every phase of training as well as race prep for Olympic, Half Ironman, and Ironman events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkout sessions to evolve swimming, cycling, and running fitness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Well-Built Triathlete\u003c\/i\u003e helps triathletes apply Dixon’s approach to their season and training plan. Chapters on swimming, cycling, and running explain the most effective ways to train for each. A purplepatch section shows how triathletes can peak their fitness for long streaks of high performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dixon’s holistic, whole-body approach to triathlon will help triathletes become greater than the sum of their workouts. By becoming better all-around athletes, well-built triathletes will train and race faster than ever.","brand":"VeloPress","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51899355857169,"sku":"9781937715113","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6890\/3185\/files\/cover_b4aa1276-3c8f-468d-bbd4-49f01e581f5f.jpeg?v=1776866809"},{"product_id":"fast-track-triathlete","title":"Fast-Track Triathlete: Balacing a Big Life with Big Performance in Long-Course Triathlon","description":"★★★★★ \u003cb\u003e\"Lays out all the elements needed to succeed and excel at triathlon without compromising the other important things in your life like family, friends and sleep.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFast-Track Triathlete\u003c\/i\u003e, elite triathlon coach Matt Dixon offers his plan of attack for high performance in long-course triathlon—\u003ci\u003ewithout\u003c\/i\u003e sacrificing work or life. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Developed for busy professionals with demanding schedules, the \u003ci\u003eFast-Track Triathlete\u003c\/i\u003e program makes your PR possible in Ironman®, Ironman 70.3®, Rev3, and Challenge triathlon in about 10 hours a week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Training for long-course triathlons once demanded 15-20 hours each week—on top of work, family, travel and other time commitments. For many, preparing for long-distance triathlon is more challenging than the race itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFast-Track Triathlete \u003c\/i\u003eopens the door to your best performance in full- and half-distance triathlons in half the traditional training time. Dixon’s laser-focused, effective approach to workouts, recovery, strength and mobility, and nutrition means you can prepare for triathlon’s greatest challenges in just 7-10 hours per week for half-distance and 10-12 hours per week for full-distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFast-Track Triathlete\u003c\/i\u003e includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDixon’s complete guide to creating a successful sport and life performance recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to plan out your triathlon training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaling workouts for time and fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining and racing during travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExecuting your swim-bike-run and transitions plan on race day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-week off-season training program with key workouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14-week pre-season training program with key workouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14-week comprehensive race-prep full and half training plans with fully integrated strength and conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dixon’s first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Well-Built Triathlete\u003c\/i\u003e, revealed his four-tiered approach to success in all triathlon race distances. \u003ci\u003eFast-Track Triathlete\u003c\/i\u003e turbocharges Dixon’s well-built program so even the busiest athletes can achieve their long-distance triathlon dreams without sacrificing so much to achieve them.\u003cbr\u003e _____________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat other athletes are saying about \u003ci\u003eFAST-TRACK TRIATHLETE\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"I went from marathons and sprint tris straight to a full Ironman in 1 year while overcoming an injury with this plan.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"The importance of sleep\/rest, quality vs. quantity, endurance AND strength, nutrition, etc. -- this book shares such a realistic and balanced approach to training and helped me train for and complete my first Ironman (140.6) race as a working mother of 3 small children and a 13:32 finish time.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"Breath of fresh air read on triathlon training - planning - life balance, in context of performance improvement.","brand":"VeloPress","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51899378499857,"sku":"9781937715748","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6890\/3185\/files\/cover_cf345538-7c7b-4ac3-83e8-efd1cd843337.jpeg?v=1776866848"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stablebookgroup.com\/collections\/books-by-matt-dixon.oembed","provider":"Stable Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}