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  IRONMANPACK
NZ $740.00
Author: Jon Ackland
Achieve your goals with this comprehensive ‘all you could possibly want to know’ IRONMANPACK on training and peaking for your Ironman. This system has assisted thousands of athletes worldwide; novice Ironman athletes; age group winners at International and World Championship Ironman events and Elite Ironman winners have all attained their success by using the PERFORMANCELAB IRONMANPACK
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  PERSONAL BEST
NZ $34.95

Author: Jon Ackland

PERSONAL BEST is a comprehensive training guide that gives the information you need to perform well, along with the motivation you need to get out there and do it. Jon Ackland looks at the outstanding performances of champions from Michael Jordan to Team New Zealand and examines what the rest of us can learn from their ability to exceed their limits.
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HALF MARATHON
NZ $29.95
Author: Jon Ackland

Have you ever thought about doing a Half Marathon? Afraid it might be too much? No idea how to start? Done one but want to improve, or do you want to race? Jon Ackland has written thousands of training programs for people ranging from elite athletes through to ordinary people wanting to 'give it a go'. His experience and knowledge come together in this book to give a great all round guide to the half marathon.
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  PERFORMANCE LOG
NZ $20.00

Author: Jon Ackland
The key to being a successful athlete is to train hard, train smart, and know what forms of training work for you. Do you know how many weeks of speedwork you need to peak? Do you know what your optimal training, resting and racing heart rates are? Do you know what weekly program format you are best suited to? Do you know when the best times to race are to peak effectively?
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DOING IRONMAN DVD
NZ $10.00
If you aren't sure about doing your first Ironman, or another Ironman as your goal, you can purchase our DVD 'Doing Ironman' a live presentation by Jon Ackland, from the day after New Zealand Ironman. Here you will find all the commonly asked questions from first-timers - and tips for those who want win or achieve a personal best.
     
  THE POWER TO PERFORM
Author: Jon Ackland

Endurance athletes have to train a lot - it comes with the territory. But training by guesswork, or by blindly following what other people are doing, won't give you the best results for your efforts. THE POWER TO PERFORM will teach you to make the right training decisions - to train smarter and achieve better results. It is the complete guide to maximising your potential.

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  PRECISION TRAINING
Author: Jon Ackland

You have limited time but high goals. You want to get the most out of your training in order to peak on competition day, and avoid the perils of training too much or not being fully prepared for the big race or game. I must read for anyone training for a wide range of sports with an emphasis on how to make the most of using a Heart Rate Monitor.
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  SPINNING
Author: Jon Ackland


On cold, wet days, staying home and using a stationary cycle trainer is an ideal substitute for a workout outdoors. "SPINNING" gives you all you need to know about cycle workouts indoors or on the road, at home or in the gym. It is both a detailed guide to the specifics of spinning – equipment, setting up, cycling technique.
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