I want to write a book that outlines a true method of training that, if followed, will produce a successful ironman triathlon. it is based on sound physiological knowledge, practice, experience and practical theory. It negates the need for a lot of time wasting training that serves only to confuse and tire the athlete and fails to give returns for time spent. The training suggested aims to give maximum benefit for time invested.
It is my aim to create a program that is beneficial, time saving, focused, and above all successful. I want to give the athlete a firm knowledge base so that at the outset of each training session they know what they are doing, what they are aiming to achieve, and why it is they are doing it. Essentially, the athlete should themselves, in following the advice given, become an expert in their own bodies. They will no longer need to have everything written out for them and planned in advance. They will no longer go out training and wonder what it is they are doing. They will know what is needed and when in order to achieve the results they seek in ironman triathlon.
It will not be a beginners or idiots guide to ironman triathlon, nor an expert or elite guide. It will be a book that gives to those who are ready absolute and commonsense training advice and methods based on knowledge, theory, and experience.
Ideally, I would like to practice what it is I preach and go out and produce an ironman performance that proves my opinions, views and theories, but I feel that now is not the time for a number of reasons. But I do have a deep desire to let myself be a demonstration of a better way to do it (an ironman that is). So, in lieu of actions speaking louder than words, it will have to be the words that lead others into action!
It may seem a bit strange for a blog titled Runners Hub to proclaim a book about Ironman Triathlon, but rest assured that my intentions are truly pure. I view the Ironman triathlon as one f the great running missions the world has to offer. The fact that one needs to first swim and ride makes the arrival of the marathon even sweeter. After 6 hours it is finally time for me to strut the stuff of which I am really made of. That is what an Ironman means to me. So it is totally pertinent for me to write an ironman book, I think.
So, that is the direction in which I would now like to head, and this will be reflected in this blog. I will post drafts etc and use it as a bit of a sounding board for the book. I hope you find it interesting and fun to read.
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