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Joe Friel
With a masters degree in exercise science, Joe Friel was a marathoner and running coach throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. After his first triathlon in 1983 and falling in love ...view moreWith a masters degree in exercise science, Joe Friel was a marathoner and running coach throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. After his first triathlon in 1983 and falling in love with the sport he began coaching multisport athletes becoming one of the first triathlon coaches in the country. The following year he opened a triathlon store in Ft. Collins, Colorado—probably the first in the world. Throughout the 1980s his race management company organized several triathlons in Colorado. He left retail and race management in 1987 to focus on coaching. The athletes he coached for over 30 years ranged from novice to high-performance amateur to professional to Olympian. In 1997, he was a founding member of the USA Triathlon Coaches Association. He served as co-chair in 1999-2000. In 2000, he attended the Sydney Olympics to assist with team preparation. The following year he was the coach of team USA for the World Triathlon Championships. Throughout the 2000s he was a frequent speaker at USAT coach seminars. He wrote 17 books on training, the most notable being The Triathlete’s Training Bible, which is now in its 5th edition and translated into 15 languages. It remains the best-selling book in the world on triathlon training. In 1999, he co-founded TrainingPeaks, online training software for endurance athletes. As an athlete he competed in hundreds of events including national and world championships, was an All-American Age Group Triathlete several times and a USAT-regional multisport champion. He stopped competing after a bike crash in 2014 restricted range of shoulder movement. He continues to present at triathlon camps and clinics for triathletes and coaches around the world. Joe currently lives and trains in the mountains of northern Arizona and is working on his 18th book—this one for coaches.view less
Books by Joe Friel
Fast After 50: How to Race Strong for the Rest of Your Life The Cyclist's Training Bible: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Triathlete's Training Bible: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide, 5th Edition Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsYour First Triathlon: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week, 2nd Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Triathlete's Training Bible: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide, 4th Ed. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Total Heart Rate Training: Customize and Maximize Your Workout Using a Heart Rate Monitor Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Power Meter Handbook: A User's Guide for Cyclists and Triathletes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRide Inside: The Essential Guide to Get the Most Out of Indoor Cycling, Smart Trainers, Classes, and Apps Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Going Long: Training for Triathlon's Ultimate Challenge, 2nd Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Your Best Triathlon: Advanced Training for Serious Triathletes Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Audiobooks by Joe Friel
Fast After 50: How to Race Strong for the Rest of Your Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRide Inside: The Essential Guide to Get the Most Out of Indoor Cycling, Smart Trainers, Classes, and Apps Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Cyclist's Training Bible: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings