to create a star shape. As you land, bend your knees until your hands can touch the floor on either side of your feet. Do one or two sets of eight to 12 reps. Track your progressKeep a training log and you'll almost certainly become a better triathlete

As you begin logging more bike miles, aches and pains can start cropping up. The usual culprits are poor riding position, imbalanced muscles, a weak core or just another birthday."With new riders, you can usually blame poor bike fit or equipment

the expert advice, you'll leave with a comfortable pair of shoes that will have you running pain- and injury-free.26. Monitor progress with a training logA simple journal offers insight into how far you've come, what's working (and what's not), and keeps you