eBooks

New to triathlons and want to learn the basics?

The following FREE eBooks will give you all the information you need to feel comfortable starting your first triathlon then provide advanced information for you to improve as you continue to complete in triathlons. 

 

The "Starting out in Triathlon" series by Colin Leeson (pdf download)
 "Starting out in Triathlon - What is a Triathlon?"
This is the first book in the Starting out in Triathlon series.  It gives a basic but comprehensive overview of all the things you need to know about Triathlon.
 
"Starting out in Triathlon - The Swim"

This is the first book looking in more detail at the specific disciplines in a Triathlon. 
In this book Colin talks about preparation for the swim including: the gear you will need, types of swims, race briefing and nutrition.  He then discussed the race from starting waves and types , warm-up, the actual start, drafting and the exit to transition.

If you want to improve your swim leg, then this is the book to read.

 

 "Starting out in Triathlon - The Ride"

The second book in the advanced series looking in more detail at the specific disciplines in a Triathlon. 
In this book Colin talks about preparation for the ride including: the bike, transition setup, bike shoes & Location in transition.  He then discussed the race and includes rules, riding techniques, nutrition, finishing up the bike and entry to transition.

If you want to improve your bike leg, then this is the book to read.

 

"Starting out in Triathlon - The Run"

Continuing the advanced series on specific disciplines in a Triathlon.

 
In this book Colin talks about preparation for the run including: run gear, shoes, laces and transition setup.  He then discussed the run section of the race and covers: pace, rules, finish and post race.

If you want to improve your run leg, then this is the book to read.

 

 "Starting out in Triathlon - The 4th Leg"

Transition is often called "the 4th leg" of a triathlon and it is an equally important area on which to concentrate.

In this book Colin provides a great amount of detail on the way transition works and how you can go about improving this leg in your triathlons


If you want to improve your transitions and overall race time, then this is the book to read.

 

"Starting out in Triathlon - Equipment"

When you start competing in a few triathlons you will soon discover that there is a fair amount of equipment needed to be a triathlete and the cost of this can add up pretty quickly.

In this book Colin covers some of the main pieces of equipment you will need to be a triathlete and looks at the best items to focus on in the early days.

If you are starting out in triathlons and want to know the best way to spend your hard earned cash then this book is going to be a valuable resource.

 

"Starting out in Triathlon - Nutrition and Recovery"

If the Transition is known as the 4th leg of a triathlon then Race Nutrition would be known as the 5th leg. While you are exercising your body is burning calories and sweating fluids and if you are not replacing these then sooner or later you will run into trouble. Following a nutrition program to manage this loss is very important.

In this eBook Colin looks at nutrition for training and events and shares some of his learning's and experiences in the creation of a race nutrition plan.  The book also covers a few techniques for recovery.

 

 

 Additional eBooks in the "Starting out in Triathlon" series which will be added soon include:

  • "Starting out in Triathlon - Training"
  • "Starting out in Triathlon - Tips"
  • "Starting out in Triathlon - Gotchas"
  • "Starting out in Triathlon - Triathlon Glossary"