Joe Friel is the top coach in triathlon, and his book Your First Triathlon is the best-selling guide for beginner triathletes. This clear and comprehensive book makes preparing for sprint and Olympic triathlons simple and stress-free.

Joe Friel’s practical training plan takes fewer than 5 hours a week, providing aspiring triathletes with the confidence and fitness to enjoy their first race. Your First Triathlon offers a 12-week training plan for total beginners, as well as custom plans for athletes experienced in running, cycling, or swimming.

Four easy-to-use plans include achievable swim, bike, run, and optional strength workouts that will gradually but surely build anyone into a triathlete. Joe offers helpful advice to simplify the complexities of the swim-bike-run sport.

Even a total novice will learn commonsense tips and tricks to navigate packet pickup, set up a transition area, fuel for race day, finish a stress-free swim, and ensure that race day goes as smoothly as planned.

Joe Friel is the coach experienced triathletes trust most. His book The Triathlete’s Training Bible is the best-selling triathlon training resource, and now his trusted advice is available to help beginners enjoy their first triathlon experience.