To improve your HDL level and your overall cholesterol, you definitely want to avoid trans fats, which are commonly found in hard margarines, baked goods and fried fast foods. Conversely, you want to consume more healthy fats like those found in avocado, olive oil, nuts and salmon.
Super sprints, a newer sport sanctioned by the governing body USA Triathlon, is fast and short, as the name suggests. The distances come in at the lowest end of the short-distance triathlon and range from 0.2 to 0.25 miles in the water, 5 to 8 miles on the bike and 1 to 2 miles running.
There is only one short cut on your way to the finish line. We are here to help you find the race that is right for you. An iron distance triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run. It is considered by many to be the ultimate endurance test.