Says it's for all triathletes, even beginners, but this is so focused towards advanced or elite-level athletes. This book was so complicated that if I ever get to that level, I will pay a coach rather than revisit this book and try to DIY. ( )

This is a book which I will refer to throughout my triathlon racing career. It's really not a book you read and then are done with. It's meant for a someone who wants to self-coach themselves on their triathlon journey. One should take this book, and whenever they are developing a new workout plan for the next months, double check what's in this book and help them decide on what's best for them.

If I had some criticisms for it, is is that already I feel it is getting somewhat out of date as running power has become a real thing, and I wish the book would offer more of the science behind the suggestions. But as I'm learning, exercise science is very much an imprecise thing. ( )

I finally understand Joe Friel! I had tried to get serious with triathlon with a previous edition of the training bible, but it went way over my head. Now with a few more seasons under my belt and especially having followed a simple plan last season, the contents of this book really clicked. I love that he starts with the mental side and systematically dissects all parts of training. A fully scientific way to go about training. Love it! I got a coach this season and this book really helped bring me up to speed and advance my training program with him. ( )

Lots of information to digest in this book. It is very helpful to have if you are using Training Peaks Software. ( )