Workout associated fatigue is our gauge of a quality workout program. But, excessive or debilitating fatigue adversely affects workout quality, limiting performance gains.

Danny Dreyer, Founder and Head Coach of Chi Running, will discuss how to improve your transition from the bike to the run.

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?

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.

While nuts are indeed a calorie-dense food, the good news is nut-eaters are not fatter than people who avoid nuts.

This video will show the basics of triathlon transitions including setup and how to use the space efficiently as possible to minimize wasted time.

I'm not sure if one of these models is better, both are from 2009 aluminum/carbon combinations. I realize this is a difficult question but any thoughts as which bike is better for a woman?

I read somewhere about "bar ends" to put on your handle bars, do you recommend them? Is this similar to adding clip on aero bars?

I started playing basketball three times a week in addition to running and biking. Now, whenever I run any distance, the next day, I can hardly sit in my chair at work.

In the fall I was running on some trails and rolled my ankle pretty bad. I took a few weeks off from running and let it heal. Every so often, my ankle feels swollen, or off.

I strained my left hamstring over two years ago and thought I had gotten past it. Yesterday, it hampered me quite a bit and it felt like it was on the edge of giving out again.

Do you consume too much salt in your diet? What are the ramifications for the endurance athlete?

I've just got back in the pool from a 2 week break and my triceps are killing me the whole time I am swimming. Wondering if someone has any ideas or tips to correct?

I'm too slow for some group rides and of course I want to increase it for races. What exercise/training should I be focusing on?

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