During the past year, I have come across some really good books and articles about racing, training, recovery and nutrition to name but a few. Here are some books I have read that I think would be perfect for eternal reference whilst you scratch your head trying to figure out how to squeeze those few extra seconds off the race!

• Core Performance Endurance (Mark Verstegen and Pete Williams)
• Zinn and the Art of Triathlon Bikes (Lennard Zinn)
• Fit Soul, Fit Body (Brant Secunda, Mark Allen, and Stephen R Covey)
• The Triathlete's Training Bible (Joe Friel)
• Endurance Sports Nutrition (Suzanne Girard Eberle)