Ironman 70.3 is the abbreviation for triathlon competitions that cover half the distance of a classic Ironman Triathlon. The Ironman 70.3 consists of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 miles of cycling and a 13.1 mile run. A particular highlight of this book is its great amount of detailed training plans. There are in-depth examples of core and peripheral training and heart-rate dependent pace levels T1-T8, which help to illustrate the year round training recommendations. It also features advice on swimming, cycling and running training, equipment, strengthening and stretching, typical training errors, recover, self-motivating, performance testing and motivation tips, as well as anecdotes and emotional stores from competitions.