By Alicia DiFabio. If you’re like Alicia DiFabio—a minivan-driving, harried mother of four small children whose daily look features stained yoga pants, a messy ponytail, and a big diaper bag—you would shrug your shoulders and try to hold on for that after-bedtime glass of wine. It was to her utter surprise that this middle-aged, out-of-shape mother found herself on the starting line of a triathlon. 216 pp.

By Susan Lacke. Lessons from an Epic Friendship That Went the Distance. Trash-talking workouts, breakdowns, a devastating diagnosis—this heartwarming story of training buddies reveals a deep and abiding friendship that traversed life, sport, and everything in between. Their journey reveals the inspiring power of sports and friendship to change lives forever. 184 pp.

By Sally Edwards and Sally Reed. Heart Zones Cycling takes the proven advantages of heart zones training one step further. You can build a plan that works for your specific body type, your unique abilities and limitations. 256 pp.

By Kim Gourley. FASTER takes a scientific look at triathlon to see what truly makes you faster�and busts the myths and doublespeak that waste your money and race times. 216 pp.