BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, I LOVE TO READ BOOKS..........

Some quick notes on books I've read:

Triathlon 101 (John Mora) - Too Basic, few details, author tangents too much, poor swimming section, disappointing narrative, great cover

Triathlon Training (Michael Finch) - great color pictures, excellent graphs and stats, text and content are above average

Complete Triathlon Book (Triathlete Magazine) - very basic info., black and white photos, you can find the same info on the net for free

Triathlete's Edge (Marc Evans) - decent swim section and unique insights with exercises to develop core strength, otherwise very basic bike and run info.

Open Water Swimming (Penny Lee Dean) - I learned how to swim by reading this book and listening to the Master Swimmers at the local YMCA - - solid, focused, swim info. for novices, easy read

The Triathlete's Training Bible  (Finch) - Maybe it is just the right info. at the right time in my evolution but I'm impressed. This book contains all "meat" and no fluff .

If you are looking for a well written (though somewhat technical) book on tri training - - take some time with the Triathlete's Training Bible. I cannot say enough good things about it. The bumble bee and horse analogy is, by itself, almost worth the purchase price.

I recommend all of the ones I am selling  :

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=43489&posts=7&start=1

Seriously, I am selling them as a fundraiser, I have read and enjoyed and learned from them all, but they are now taking up space.  I also have  Sally Edwards' Triathlon Training for Women which I would part with for 15.00 (sadly...I sure love Sally Edwards..)

Just for the vibe, "Becoming an Ironman"

Janelle: I still want my copy back! 

I've only read a few, but go to your local library and see what they have.  I've read Iron Will and Becoming an Ironman so far and they are fantastic (and free at the 'brary).  Iron Will is great if you want to learn about the early days of Hawaii/Ironman.

Mental Training for Triathletes (Velo Press)

Triathloning for Ordinary Mortals

Triathloning for Women (Sally Edwards)

Swim Workouts in a Binder

I think you mean Joe Friel, not "Finch".  Either way it's a great book.