{"product_id":"triathlon-handbook-for-beginners","title":"Triathlon Loop Handbook – The Complete Beginner’s Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need to understand triathlon — in one clear, practical handbook.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTriathlon can become complicated fast. The \u003cstrong\u003eTriathlon Loop Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the essentials together in a visual, easy-to-use \u003cstrong\u003e102-page PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e designed especially for beginners and self-coached age-group athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to structure swim, bike and run training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining intensity, RPE, aerobic work, recovery and progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestyle fundamentals, beginner swim workouts and open-water skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycling setup, cadence, power, pacing and practical bike skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning intensity, brick sessions and race-specific preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength, mobility and recovery principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily nutrition, race fueling, hydration and sodium considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential gear, bike setup and what beginners actually need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT1 and T2 transitions, race-week planning and race-day execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-course considerations, pacing and practical race strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore than an ebook\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the handbook you’ll find practical tables, charts, sample workouts, decision frameworks, race checklists, pace references and worksheets designed to be returned to throughout your season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a free practical example of the handbook’s race-preparation approach, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/triathlon\/triathlon-race-day-guide\"\u003ecomplete Triathlon Race Day Guide\u003c\/a\u003e covering pacing, transitions, fueling and execution from the swim start to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 downloadable PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e102 professionally designed pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 structured chapters plus a reference library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for phone, tablet, laptop and printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for first-time triathletes and beginner to intermediate age-group athletes who want a clearer understanding of training, equipment, nutrition and race preparation without unnecessary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital PDF download. No physical product will be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eEducational information only; not individualized medical or coaching advice. If you have health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting or changing training. For personal use only. Redistribution, resale or sharing of the PDF is not permitted.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Triathlon Loop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54540333547859,"sku":"TL-HANDBOOK-V1","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/0862\/5747\/files\/triathlon-loop-handbook-hero.png?v=1786357854","url":"https:\/\/triathlonloop.com\/products\/triathlon-handbook-for-beginners","provider":"Triathlon Loop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}