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To the Finish Line – A World Champion’s Guide to Your Perfect Race by Chrissie Wellington


Chances are if you’re a triathlete, thinking about trying triathlon or have followed sports news in the slightest, you have heard of Chrissie Wellington. Well, four-time Ironman World Champion, Chrissie, has released her second book!

This time, she draws on her own experiences to help YOU navigate, and excel at, your first (or 100th) triathlon. Lucky you!!!

And now, you’re even luckier! We have three copies of To the Finish Line to give away!! To enter, just like our Facebook page (@Trigirl.UK) then let us know why you want/really want/absolutely NEED a copy.

To the Finish Line covers a plethora of topics, ranging from fitting triathlon into your busy life to nutrition advice, all in a relaxed, readable way.

Hopefully everyone is in full swing with training now that the weather is improving, but even the most committed triathlete could use some tips from Chrissie. We can especially recommend some of the less-covered-by-other-triathlon-books topics, such as strength and conditioning tips by six-time World Champion, Dave Scott. Or check out  actual recipes that Chrissie has used during training and in everyday life.

Of course, there are also easy-to-read training plans and advice on how to get the most out of your swim, bike and run training and how to be your fastest on race day.

Want to know more? We’ve read To the Finish Line and share our thoughts in our latest book review.

To read our review of To the Finish Line, click here.

To let us know why you are one of the three lucky people who gets a FREE copy, like us on Facebook @Trigirl.UK and comment in the post! Entries close on 12th June 2018.

To the Finish Line – Chrissie Wellington
A World Champion’s Guide to Your Perfect Race

What’s it all about?

Book Review- To The Finish LineChances are if you are a triathlete, thinking about trying triathlon or have followed sports news in the slightest, you have heard of Chrissie Wellington. Just in case… Chrissie Wellington (OBE, by the way), is a four-time Ironman World Champion, first British World Champion triathlete, and smiliest racer on the course and she’s written a new book, To The Finish Line.

For her second book (the first was A Life Without Limits, an autobiography), Chrissie draws on her own experiences to help YOU navigate, and excel at, your first (or 100th) triathlon.

To The Finish Line covers a plethora of topics, ranging from fitting triathlon into your life to nutrition advice, all in a relaxed, readable way.

The Good

To The Finish Line is an enjoyable read. Despite being nothing short of a triathlon goddess, Chrissie writes in a way that’s approachable, understandable and interesting.

To The Finish Line can be read from start to finish, but it’s easily just as great as a go-to when looking for something specific.

Want tips on choosing a wetsuit? Turn to page 98. Looking for a tasty muesli recipe? Try the one on page 196. How about some strength and conditioning ideas? Six-time Ironman World Champion and one of Chrissie’s advisors, Dave Scott, is on hand to show you some (complete with photos of him doing them!)

The Great

We really love how comprehensive To The Finish Line is, without being boring or too technical.

There are some excellent Q & A sections, including questions about topics such as injury, training whilst away, off-road running and even an ‘I don’t feel confident in a trisuit*’ question!

The questions are all answered from a place of insight and knowledge, but the answers never feel condescending. We even hear from some of Chrissie’s coaches about where her weaknesses were and what they did to fix them!

Other sections, such a Chrissie’s pre-race playlist and Chapter 8 on psychology, make the book stand out even further from other triathlon ‘how-to’ books.

The Not-So-Great (hint: there really isn’t any!)

All-in-all, this book, as might be expected, is really  great. However, despite featuring anecdotes and examples of other triathletes, some die-hards may try to copy exactly things like Chrissie’s race nutrition plan. Our only advice is to remember to take an ‘individualised, athlete-centric’ approach to your training, as advised by sports-nutrition professor Asker Jeukendrup in the book!

PS- we also don’t advise using cooking spray as a wetsuit lubricant. The book mentions that some triathletes use this, but we’ve seen this result in some nasty sunburn on a sunny day!

Worth Reading?

Yes!! To The Finish Line, at £18.99, offers so much advice worth so much more!

Though a book can’t replace a good coach, To The Finish Line is packed with tips offered up by Chrissie and some of the world’s best.

In addition, if/when you are ready for a coach of your own, there is even a great section on what to look for to find the perfect coach for you!

Trigirl Review: 5 Trigirl waves out of  5

* Our advice for guaranteed trisuit confidence- wear Trigirl!

For more about Chrissie, check out her website here.

Hound of Happiness book review – 52 ways to feel good

Hound of Happiness ReviewWith an introduction from Jake, and canine-companion to international mind-body coach, Kim Ingleby, Hound of Happiness, is an inspirational little book that will brighten anyone’s day.

Jake (a super-cute Staffy mixed-breed) and Kim offer up fifty-two active, positive quotes, which can be read in a sitting, over the course of a year or just when you need a little pick-me-up. You also get photos of Jake so it’s a great gift for dog lovers!

Hound of Happiness is a quick read and its tips come from someone who not only is an expert in positivity, but has practiced what she preaches.

In addition to being founder of Energised Performance, a Global Award Winning Mind and Body Consultancy, Kim has given a TEDx talk and worked with well-known sports and entertainment figures, such as Team GB and Strictly Come Dancing.

Kim has used her own positivity to help heal her brain after catching Weil’s disease swimming in open water. On each of the book’s pages, you get some insight into Kim’s strength and resilience, which she clearly wants to share.

At Trigirl, we’ve worked with Kim a long time, so we know first-hand that her positive mental coaching works. Although Hound of Happiness isn’t specifically about triathlon, we love how Kim’s quotes help to inspire us to stay motivated, and everyone (especially a hardworking triathlete) likes a little extra happiness!

Would you like to win your own copy of Hound of Happiness?

Simply tell us why you think you need a little extra inspiration and cheering up.

Entries close on the 18th of March 2018. We will give away a free copy to the three most convincing answers. To enter simply scroll down and post your entry in the comment box below.