http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/ Triathlon training program for the beginner triathlete offering instruction and tips in the swim, bike and run. Includes training logs, discussion and many important resources en Fri, 3 Jul 5:49:16 PM EST http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/images/rss-logo.gif http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/ http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1778 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1778 Wed, 1 Jul 1:28:00 PM EST A look back at my first triathlon at Parlee Beach. Wooden Bell http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1769 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1769 Wed, 1 Jul 12:20:00 PM EST Or why an Ironman 70.3 may not be your best choice for your first triathlon. mrmarkcole http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1771 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1771 Tue, 30 Jun 10:00:00 AM EST Are your brakes not slowing you down enough? Are your wheels rubbing on them? This video will cover the basics on adjusting your own bicycle brakes. FitWerx http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1783 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1783 Tue, 23 Jun 9:06:00 AM EST The whole bottoms of my feet hurt these days. Been running for a number of years now and this is a first. Do you have any tips? AMSSM http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1781 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1781 Mon, 22 Jun 10:49:00 AM EST I know that annular tears mean there is a risk for a bigger disc blow-out. How do I continue to train and compete without putting myself at risk for worsening of my injury? AMSSM http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1693 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1693 Fri, 19 Jun 12:14:00 PM EST This months Beginner Triathlete of the month is Catherine 'kaqphin', a resident of Sydney, Australia. EndurancePlanet http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1776 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1776 Wed, 17 Jun 11:25:00 AM EST I can run and swim with no problems but when I get on the bike my hamstring starts to tighten up. I had my bike fitted in January and the problem seemed fine until I got out on the roads recently. FitWerx http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1775 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1775 Wed, 17 Jun 11:12:00 AM EST I have about 9k miles on my bike, what needs to be done, checked or replaced to be sure it is in tip-top shape? I'm racing IM Canada this summer. FitWerx http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1773 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1773 Mon, 15 Jun 10:03:00 AM EST Excerpts from the full-length movie of three BT'ers following their dreams to Ironman scoobysdad http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1692 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1692 Tue, 9 Jun 7:25:00 PM EST An easy, healthy hot meal you can quickly cook with many ingredients you already have in your kitchen. mrakes1 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1768 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1768 Tue, 9 Jun 9:12:00 AM EST Workout associated fatigue is our gauge of a quality workout program. But, excessive or debilitating fatigue adversely affects workout quality, limiting performance gains. AMSSM http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1644 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1644 Wed, 3 Jun 8:31:00 PM EST Danny Dreyer, Founder and Head Coach of Chi Running, will discuss how to improve your transition from the bike to the run. ChiRunning http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1756 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1756 Wed, 3 Jun 1:50:00 PM EST Are these races too close together to give me any sort of recovery? Will I be spent and unhappy racing back to back weekends and then again two weeks after that? Amy Kuitse http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1729 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1729 Wed, 3 Jun 1:27:00 PM EST At the end of last year I was about 240 lbs. Then I signed up for my first triathlon. A few months later and 50 lbs lighter, I finished 3rd out 98 male first timers. rd220 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1728 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1728 Tue, 2 Jun 8:19:00 AM EST While nuts are indeed a calorie-dense food, the good news is nut-eaters are not fatter than people who avoid nuts. Nancy Clark