Contents june2011
features
98 Operation Injury Prevention Rehab United is redefining physical therapy. By Jené Shaw
108 The Extra Mile Five individuals share their inspirational rebound stories, and the passions that have them fired up like never before. By Holly Bennett
120 Under Pressure Compression apparel has entered the triathlon mainstream, but does it really work? By Tawnee Prazak
126 Your Optimal Race Recovery You can reap the fitness benefits and bounce back quicker from hard training and racing if you're strategic about your recovery. By Lance Watson, Bjoern Ossenbrink & Nathan Koch
136 8-Week Fast Track Training Plan If you’ve signed up for an upcoming short-course triathlon but have procrastinated on your training, this plan is for you. By Patrick McCrann
144 Fit to Ride Fit is a bike's most important characteristic. But focusing on bike fit—rather than frame fit—opens up your options when searching for your next perfect bike.
166 Laura Bennett's Olympic Odyssey
As the top-ranked American on the ITU circuit last year, two-time Olympian Laura Bennett is the odds-on favorite to represent the U.S. in triathlon at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Here, Laura talks about her plans and challenges for the coming year—and shares advice on injury prevention and recovery. By Kim McDonald
By Aaron Hersh
154 Diary of a Champion
As told to Holly Bennett
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An inside look at race week for reigning Ironman world champion Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae's first Ironman outside of Kona.
triathlete.com | June 2011
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