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Reforming Your Healthcare Policy: Food for Thought - What can you do? You can implement small but sustainable changes that you can happily maintain for the rest of your life. The changes might have more to do with lifestyle than food.

VIDEO: Nutrition - Race Day Fueling

VIDEO: Changing a Flat Tire - (in about one minute)

VIDEO: Swim-Bike Triathlon Transitions (T1)

BEGINNERS

Blackland Sprint Tri: My First Sprint Triathlon
At mile ten I heard a noise like I had gotten paper in my spokes or something. I looked but saw nothing but a few seconds later my rear tire blows out.

Respecting the Swim in Your First Triathlon
I made it around the first buoy but I was struggling for my breath. My pride lost out and I grabbed onto the buoy to gain my breath again.

VIDEO: Beginner Triathlete Advice - Triathlon Brick Sessions

I Learned the Hard Way

TRAINING

VIDEO: Running Easier, Running Faster - Part 2
In this segment, Coach Al speaks on the topic of "where does running speed come from?" Also discussed are stride rate, stride length and changing your stride.

VIDEO: Running Easier, Running Faster - Part 1

VIDEO: Training for an Ironman Part 3: Ironman Race Nutrition

VIDEO: Training for an Ironman Part 2: Ironman Training Nutrition

MIND, BODY AND SOUL

Member Case Study: Synvisc One Knee Injections
Do you have any experience with Synvisc One knee injections? After my second scope the doctor has recommended this for the osteoarthritis that has developed in my knee.

Member Case Study: Chronic Achilles Tendon Pain
I am 52 year old female with chronic (over two months) pain over left achilles tendon that worsens with running. On exam, my left achilles is tender to direct palpation.

Member Case Study: Heel Pain
I suffer from pain in the bottom of my left heel after my run. It doesn't hurt when I run but as the day goes on the pain worsens.

Triathletes Need Sleep
Sleep is one of your answers to keep the doctor away. But how much is enough sleep? We'll discuss the benefits of getting a proper amount of sleep and the risks of not getting enough.

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Member Question: Cramping During the Half Ironman Run
At the midpoint of the run I felt my calves start to cramp. How do I improve my cramping resistance and are there any extra training or exercise for me to improve on?

Member Question: Hydration on Hot Days for Sprint Triathlons

Member Question: Restarting Swim Training After Time Off

Member Question: Marathon Training as a Complement to Ironman Training

GEAR REVIEWS

Member Question: Ironman Wisconsin Bike Optimization
Should I remove the PD Jammers bars and ride it as is, set-up for riding in the drops and hoods? Should I run my Easton Orion II wheels or my Hed Jet60 C2's for IMWI?

VIDEO: Garmin 405 vs Suunto T6C
In this review, we put the Garmin Forerunner 405 and the Suunto T6C heart-rate and GPS watches through the wringers.

VIDEO: Vasa Ergometer Swim Bench - Part 1

Interbike Coverage 2009 - Part 3

BT PODCASTS

Beginner Triathlete of the Month: Southwestmba
The guy went from couch potato to Kona finisher and has set and accomplished some pretty awesome goals.

Beginner Triathlete of the Month - Rogillio

Beginner Triathlete of the Month - PennState

Beginner Triathlete of the Month - SWBKRUN

COMMENTARY AND Q&A

October 2009 Nutrition Chat with Coach Marni Rakes
This discussion focuses on gastrointestinal (GI) upset on the bike and run and several ways to alleviate the issue.

October 2009 Triathlon Training Chat with Coach AJ - The Powermeter Edition
Discussions on winter maintenance fitness, training and traveling, coaching, and the benefits of training with a powermeter for those that haven't yet commited to one.

October 2009 Swim Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella
Discussions on a good stroke count, getting faster on the swim, swim drills to get faster, recommended swim drill time and 'my wetsuit is making me slow'.

VIDEO: "The Distance" DVD Part 5