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Examining Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Part II

What do athletes affected by CFS have in common? Learn the different steps they now take to fight extreme fatigue.

The Threat of the Female Athlete Triad

The prevalence of the female athlete triad among young women has become an increasing concern for physicians and parents. Let's examine the conditions it's comprised of.

Examining Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Is it possible to fall asleep during training? Find out how a few athletes exceeded normal levels of exhaustion.

<strong>The Olympic venue known as the Bird's Nest is shrouded in smog as construction workers work in the foreground.</strong><br><br><em>AP Photo/Oded Balilty</em>

Smogging the Competition: Polluted Air and Athletes

Beijing's air quality has some athletes wondering if competing in the Olympics is worth the risk to their health. But can a single, limited-time exposure to air pollution lead to permanent damage?

AP Photo/Oded Balilty

How to Maximize the Benefits of Training Races

Don't just train through an early-season event. Use this opportunity to hone race-day skills and gauge fitness. Here's how.

Beginner's Triathlon Gear List: No Need to Break the Bank

Thinking about doing a triathlon? The "cult of the aerodynamic" can be intimidating, but you dont need to spend a bunch of money on gear. You probably have most of the equipment youll need.

Hit the open water for a few swims before race day.

Get Ready to Race: Tips for That First Race of the Year

It's that time of year again, when shaking in our legs from the cold is replaced by the shaking from pre-race anxieties! As you dust the cobwebs off your wetsuit, keep these early-season pointers in mind.

Planning for Perfection: Nail Your Early-season Peak

Ever rip it up in a training race only to fall flat when you were supposed to be peaking? Avoid the trap of mistiming your training and sabotaging what should be your best performance.

<strong>The men's race begins at the 2006 Beijing ITU World Cup event.</strong><br><br><em>AP Photo/Color China Photo</em>

Designing the Olympic Selection Process

While simply going to the Olympics is an honor, the ultimate goal is to win gold. So which method of selecting athletes will send the best to Beijing?

AP Photo/Color China Photo

Studies show that the addition of protein to a carbohydrate-rich recovery supplement can lead to an increased carbohydrate uptake and glycogen manufacturing by muscle cells.

Breaking It Down: Physiology, Running and Recovery

Muscles need to breakdown in order to improve, but too much muscle trauma can have a negative effect. Minimize harmful muscle damage and maximize regeneration and recovery with these steps.

An increase in the number of runs you do a week may actually help prevent injuries.

Two-a-days: A Double-dose of Running Can Do You Good

What needs work in your three tri disciplines? Chances are pretty good that your running is lacking; coach Paul Huddle tells you how you can make a positive impact by running more than once a day a couple of times a week.

To avoid injuring those atrophied muscles, the first several swims of the spring should be very brief.

Dipping Your Toes: Resuming Swimming After a Winter Break

Forgot to swim this past winter? No problem. While dry-docking isn't exactly going to help, it won't necessarily ruin your chances of swimming well this summer, either. Here, I'll boil my approach down to four basic tips.

Masters Practices Will Make You a Better Swimmer

Getting involved with a masters team will not only add more variety and fun to your swim training, it'll shave minutes off your swim times.

Integrating weights, interval training and other muscles-building exercises into your workout will pave the way for your body to burn fat.

The Myth of the Fat-burning Zone

Are you being duped by the misconception that long, slow, steady-state aerobic exercise is the key to weight loss for endurance athletes? It's time to take a different, more effective plan of attack.

<strong>Andy Potts exits the water on his way to winning the 2007 Pan Am Games triathlon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.</strong><br><br><em>AP Photo/Andre Penner</em>

Getting a Spot on the Olympic Start Line

Unlike its long-distance cousin, Olympic triathlon is fast-paced, down-to-the-wire competitive and spectator friendly. So how do these athletes earn the right to toe the line in Beijing come August?

AP Photo/Andre Penner

One Workout, Two Effects

Multisport training means multiple workouts--tough for those in a time crunch. But integrating aspects of one workout into another can help put you on the path to improvement.

A good warm-up will help calm the nerves before the chaotic swim start of a tri.

Q & A: Winter Training Mix and Scary Swim Starts

In her latest Q and A, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt outlines winter training for triathletes and provides tips on making the swim start a little less nerve-wracking.

Go for Broke with Tabata Intervals

Need a workout that packs a big punch in a small package? Doing Tabata intervals to increase bike performance may just be the hardest four minutes of your life.

<strong>Triathletes ride past the Sydney Opera House at the 2000 Olympic Games.</strong><br><br><em>AP Photo/David Guttenfelder</em>

Space at the Olympics is Limited

Being part of the biggest sporting event in the world takes planning, investment and commitment--whether you're an athlete or the host city. Here's a breakdown of Olympics past and future.

AP Photo/David Guttenfelder

A New Kind of Brick: Try Aquajogging to Boost Your Run

Aquajogging reduces the impact on your joints while balancing out your tri training. Here's a swim/aquajog brick workout for your next pool session.

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