Online Training Resources
- Tri Bike Fitting
How to set up your tri bike for power, speed and comfort.
Real-World Conditions
- Plan Your Beach Run with San Diego Tide Predictions!
At Pacific Beach, a tide below 2 feet gives hard sand with little camber. Below 1 foot the beach is nearly flat. At La Jolla Shores, a tide below 2 feet generally gives hard sand with less camber than a road! (Click the meters/feet button to change from metric--also, advance through the days to plan your week!) - Water Temperature at Scripps Pier (La Jolla Shores)
Not many swimmers when the water's below 58 degrees. The cove itself seems to run a degree or two colder than this... - Ocean Swell Height in San Diego
La Jolla Cove can be something of a washing machine when the surf's over 4 feet. Starting from La Jolla Shores can be easier at that height. - Real-Time Nationwide Water Temperatures
Interactive maps--very slick!
My Favourite Training Books
Jon Kabat-Zinn: Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
While not geared specifically toward training, it discusses meditation techniques to help you focus and deal with the discomfort of racing.Joe Friel: The Triathlete's Training Bible
A great tool for the self-coached triathlete. Covers training plans, weekly schedules, and much more.Ph.D. Jim Taylor: The Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)
Pushing your limits is all in your head. Train your confidence, focus and intensity.Terry Laughlin: Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way To Swim Better, Faster, and Easier
A new way to think about swimming--swim easier and go faster.Hunter Allen: Training and Racing with a Power Meter
Pretty much the authoritative source on the topic.
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