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With regards to getting going from a stop... Since you have clipless pedals, and I know that you practice your one-leg pedaling drills (right?), instead of pushing off at the start, get the foot still in the pedal a little above parallel and start pedaling. As you step down for your first...

2007 is my 4th tri season. Multisport is super fun! Triathlons and Adventure races have become my favorite thing to do. I'll second BT.com as a good resource. I go by the same screen-name there as well. I'm not a big fan of running either, but I've gone from barely able to run a mile in 26+...

A flat handlebar road bike might be the way to go then. It's mostly a road bike with mountain bike style handlebars and slightly wider tires with minimal tread. Sort of what used to be called a hybrid bike years ago. http://giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/road/4/28245/ Trek makes this type of...

Dang, I wish I looked that good on my track bike :) -Frank

I just did my first cyclocross race this past Sunday and had a blast! If you like a good challenge for 30 to 40 minutes, definitely give it a try. You don't a special 'cross bike either, a mountain bike without any "bar ends" will do just peachy. Now I can't wait for this weekend's race :)...

Are you trying to turn this place into Slowtwitch?? :D -Frank

One thing to check with your hand blisters is to make sure that the stem (the thing that holds the handlebars to your fork) isn't too long. If it's too long, you'll be really stretched out and that might tend to put more weight/pressure on your hands than you should. But definitely change your...

WIBB, congratulations on your first Marathon and Du. I'm not sure that I'm ready to do a full marathon yet, but I have registered for a half in Jan 2007. I also haven't done a Du yet, but I've done my fair share of Triathlons and Adventure Races over the past few years. Have fun with your...

Felt bikes are nice. They put thought into their frame design and they spec out decent components. I have a Giant road bike, a Cannondale mountain bike and a Trek tri bike. All are good brands. The most important thing though is fit. If you aren't experienced at setting up a bike, do...

Cocos!?!? You stink :) Actually, if things went according to what we had planned a year ago, Jen and I would be boarding a plane this weekend to go to South Africa for two weeks of cage diving and land safari for our 10th anniversary. Just goes to show you, huh? I will get in the water after...

Ouch, if I were any better than a half butt diver, I'd think that was a dig at me. But since I stink at diving even more than I do triathlon, I know you were thinking of someone else. Seriously though, I've spent more time putting my doubles back together this spring than I have trying to put...

Awww, now you're making me blush. I was planning on doing my first Half Iron this fall, but with everything going on this spring I didn't get started on my 6 month training plan in time to prepare for it properly. So 2007 will be the Half IM year for both of us! Yeah, it is a blast. I've...

Chick peas are yummy on salads. For one cup (way too many for a salad, but that's the info I found), you're looking at 12g of fat, 121g of carbs (35g of which are fiber) and 39g of protein. Yum! It doesn't matter if you're picky or not, what matters is that you find stuff that you like that's...

Legumes are a great way to get some protein AND fiber. One thing I'll say about whey protein is to READ THE LABEL. There are some good whey protein powders that have an ingredients list with a few things - whey protein, natural color and flavors, fructose and stevia at most. Many products...

Congratulations! I'm a year into my transformation and it does take some work and mindful nutritional choices, but it is entirely worth it. It's amazing how many "little issues" resolve themselves, isn't it? And there are very few things that a nice bike ride, run or swim can't fix :) Keep...

I'll second/third/whatever a vote for Cameron's book. If you work through the strength exercises in there and get bored, it's completely your fault :) Lots of stuff in there to keep it fresh and mixed up. If you are serious about cardio fitness, I recommened picking up a heart rate monitor...

www.bodyforlife.com (look at the "Food and Recipes" section) has some info regarding this topic. Basic guidelines are eating a well balanced meal (carbs/fats/proteins), just smaller portions. Some of my favorite things for my "in-between" meals are a piece of fruit with an ounce or two of...

Any balanced combination of cardio and strength training can serve you well. Just do something that you enjoy enough to do consistently. The key is to do it consistently. If you haven't been to Cameron's site - get thee there immediately. Lots of good stuff there. Just don't start doing...

Like I suggested earlier, Cameron's book has some good info regarding nutrition within the realm of both fitness and diving. If you want all of the dirty details, I'll point you towards Chris Carmichael's book "Food for Fitness." Micro and Macro nutrients in all their resplendent glory - and...

I give Pilates a thumbs-up too. Just even the basic body alignment things you learn are great. Just that little bit of info helped my strength training and Taijiquan quite a bit. I would however suggest that you go to a reputable Pilates instructor to get started. It is way too easy to...