In this first part of Training for an Ironman, Jesse Kropelnicki will discuss some Ironman training plan periodization fundamentals.

I am training for my first sprint tri and I am having the hardest time with the run. I just get really winded between the 1-1/12 mile mark.

A look back at my first triathlon at Parlee Beach.

Or why an Ironman 70.3 may not be your best choice for your first triathlon.

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.

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?

The race didn't really wear me out but it felt like my body was bonking. Do I really need Gatorade or some other sports drink after a race?

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?

This months Beginner Triathlete of the month is Catherine 'kaqphin', a resident of Sydney, Australia.

With stroke improvements I find that when I try and swim long I have lost any speed gains that I had because my stroke count just creeps up and up. I also feel like I'm running out of air.

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.

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.

I just ran the Boston Marathon under nine minute miles, can I run eight minute miles for my half Ironman training runs? Or should I go slower?

Excerpts from the full-length movie of three BT'ers following their dreams to Ironman

An easy, healthy hot meal you can quickly cook with many ingredients you already have in your kitchen.