The Time-Crunched Triathlete: Race-Winning Fitness in 8 Hours a Week (The Time-Crunched Athlete)

Sorry, I wanted to like this book. Many chapters of detailed fitness information, which may or may not be useful to some. Finally get to workouts, not that great. Plus only designed for Oly level not higher. I am a time crunched Triathlete, wanted to like this book, but to me waste of money. Better off using an on-line training plan.

I read this book cover to cover and got some really good information out of it. I was looking for a training program that would increase performance on race day, but not make me spend countless hours in the gym. This program does just that. It outlines everything very well, but know up front there are only two workouts for each event distance, an intermediate and an advanced. If you are a beginner this is not the book for you. The author is assuming you already have a pretty good training basis to work from and are just looking for a way to push yourself to the next level. The author doesn't spend any time on the basics and just moves through how to use the training program properly. There isn't a whole lot of fluff. Mostly straight to the point.

Great book to start the sport with

If your time is limited and you want to train for a sprint or olympic triathlon, this book will surely help. It also has a program for a half-ironman, but it is honest in stating that the program will get you through, but don't expect a PR. The book explains in simple terms the science behind high intensity training and provide 8-12 week plans that peak at 8 hours/week. It also contains strength training exercises that do not require a gym; very useful when traveling.

Good training manual provided you are looking to just do a good job and finish the race and not necessarily come in the top percentage.

I haven't made my way through the entire book, but from reading a few chapters, it is clear Carmichael brings his extensive training knowledge from cycling and applies it effectively to training for triathlons on a working person's schedule. I don't know how practical it is to do brick workouts so often, but I suppose you have to plan for it like anything.

Very helpful and a nice library addition for the busy triathlete. It would be 5 stars if it was a recently revised edition instead of an older book.

Great book. I have used Carmichael Training Systems before, so was familiar with the system. This book takes you from a novice, thru a series of tests to determine your current fitness and your workout levels, thru plans for Sprint, Olympis, and 1/2 Ironman triathlons, with advise on pre, during, and post event nutrition, detailed workouts and thier purposes. Would highly advise to anyone who wants to do a tri, but doesn't want to pay a coach.

Presently reading the book. Lots of information to digest but enjoying it so far. Looking forward to PB's next season.

Great book really helpful. Have time crunched cyclist as well which really works, however don't do both at the same time ;)

We'll see how this season goes, using the methods outlined in this book. It's a big adjustment to invest so little time in training, which makes it hard to believe that I will actually race faster. There's no doubt that the workouts are demanding. Anyone who has a few years' racing under their belt, and is only racing up to Olympic distance (occasional foray into 1/2) could probably benefit from a season using this book. More family/work/recreation time while upping the speed is a good thing.

Some good concepts in this book, although some are quite well known if you are well read in this subject. Although you need to be pretty well organised to implement them all and follow the programmes. I would add that from my experience in the sports of fell running and cycling, quality training can actually give you a limited number of excellent performances in events that are much longer than you anticipate. Worth a look

Not for beginners. It is designed in a way you can read it easily saving much time, going straight to the point