Just thought some of you might be interested in this free eBook, written by popular trainer and author, Ben Greenfield. http://www.mindsettriathlon.com/product_info.php?products_id=1204&it=1 Ben Greenfield's Health Handbook of Diet & Fitness Secrets Ben Greenfield's ultimate collection of diet and fitness tips and tricks, including:

So today I went for a group ride of 40 miles, but I wanted to do 60, so I came home, went to the bathroom, and since my quads hurt (not really from fatigue, but from tightness) for the first time ever I put on bengay for athletic purposes. I continued biking for another 20 miles, the tightness was completely gone and my legs felt completely fresh, hammering 20+ mph...

Hey gang, I miss having net access available so I can participate on the forms.

I normally don't get too personal, but I am a little concerned and am trying to understand more... I went to my pcp today to get an opinion on my sore knee - Turned out to be a little tendonitis, which is good. But through normal check up stuff, he found something that seemed to concern him. After a few breathing tests he had me set up with the next available cardiac ultrasound. Jeff

So something funny happened over the weekend that I thought I would share. I am not trying to show off, but thought I would share with others who are probably in similiar shape. So at my unit (i'm military) during training over the weekend we had our annual physicals. They took my blood pressure, HR, vision, hearing, shots, etc.

I hurt my back last saturday. I am feeling better and would like to exercise. What would be easier on my back? Spin class (24 hr fit) or running outside on the pavement? Resting is not an option ;-) Thanks guys, Noel

Hello Everybody, I was wondering if there were other Trifuel members whose profession is teaching? Specifically, younger children who carry around many germs. For the past 4 months my training has been plagued by colds, flu, etc. I am not over training, in fact being sick so much I am doing about 25% of my volume from this time last year.

Has anyone out there ever heard of Gym Jones Training? If so, what are your thoughts? Do you have some sample workouts? Would the training be effective for triathletes? My Ironman Journey: http://onefortypointsix.wordpress.com/ -Nick

I haven't been too diligent in checking posts in the last couple of days so I'm not sure if anyone has brought this up yet, but... The Olympics are starting in 3 days and I know I'm always looking forward to seeing some of the best athletes in the world compete. However, this could be the worst showing of any olympics in years past, ESPECIALLY for endurance athletes.