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.
If youâre a typical out-of-shape adult whoâs neither overweight, elderly, nor suffering from any debilitating medical conditions, youâll need about 12 weeks to prepare for a sprint triathlon (approximately a 0.25-mile swim, 15-mile bike, 3-mile run).ILED UNDER: Getting Started / Training TAGS: beginning triathlon tips / competing in first triathlon / FAQ triathlon questions / how to train for a triathlon / Matt Fitzgerald / sprint triathlon tips / TriRock triathlon. Sign up for our free e-newsletter, SBR Report!