Become an Ironman is a treasure trove of deeply insightful training and racing wisdom hard-won during the course of amateur triathlete Cherie Gruenfeld's fourteen-year Ironman career. Its purpose is to provide the reader with a rich collection of insider tips, techniques and expertise. Written in a straightforward, easily readable style, Become an Ironman is designed to deliver the most information in the fewest words possible and is not intended to duplicate all of the expert advice available from professional coaches and training manuals, but rather to enhance it. This guide is targeted at both shorter-distance athletes who are ready to step up and those who have already participated in an Ironman and want to improve their performance