Be IronFit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness Paperback – January 1, 2016

This book is packed full of great advice and easy to follow training plans. Best of all, by the end of it you really feel like the goal of completing an Ironman is not just some insane dream that you and your loved ones will regret but the inevitable byproduct of a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Amazing book with invaluable guidance on how to fulfill your IronMan dreams, even while working full-time and raising a family. Great training options depending on your available training time and goals. I read it before my first triathlon; re-read it before my first IronMan and still relying on all the important advice as I train for IronMan #3. With Don and Mel Fink's help, I went from "can I finish?" to "how [soon] can I get to top 10 in my age group?" A must-read for anyone planning to do 70.3 or 140.6.

Has 3 levels of training programs. I’m trying the competitive program. Book progresses through the base, build and race phases. Is a step by step coaching program. Cheaper than higher if a coach.

I got this book in the Kindel format, may look for a printed copy for easy reference. This explains very well how training for ultra races or Triathalons is not all about training in miles but training in time and heart rate. with all the cooties-19 going on I thought I would have completed a true Tri by July 2020, so I hired a trainer and well they are following this book pretty close, in some ways I could have saved a lot of money and just got this book and followed it. wither you are new or just need a little recalibration on your training, this is a good book for you.

I just completed Ironman Chattanooga. This book is as excellent as the 5 star reviews it has previously received. It offers realistic training plans with time efficient advice. A friend doing the same Ironman recommended it to me and I’m so glad she did.I don’t usually write reviews but wanted to share with anyone feeling overwhelmed about attempting their first Ironman that this book will guide them through the entire process.I don’t fit the typical Ironman image. I don’t have the lean look of many of the triathletes showing up to races.I was the uncoordinated kid picked last in PE growing up.With this book I found not only the right training plan but the confidence to make it to the finish line and hear “YOU ARE AN IRONMAN”.

I purchased this book because TNT was not supporting CDA. It was fantastic. I trained at the intermediate level, but missed a few workouts due to work travel constraints. Happy to say I finished with plenty of time, I had a great time, and no injuries. I even recovered well after. Thank you Finks!

I used Don and Melanie Fink’s intermediate plan 3 times for my half iron races and have had a lot of success, so naturally bought Iron Fit for my upcoming full distance triathlon. This time I am following the competitive plan. I appreciate that the plans are consistent day to day with varying time at each activity. I truly believe in their time efficient method, and look forward to using their expertise this summer in Ironman Mont-Tremblant.

I'm training for my first full Triathlon and this book was recommended by numerous Triathletes. It has training plans and tips which is exactly what I was looking for. I think hiring a trainer is the ideal way to train but I would recommend this book and "The Triathletes Training Bible" to anyone who's training and can't afford to hire a trainer.