Triathlon Distances – A Beginner’s Guide

For the uninitiated, the sport of triathlon seems like something that is exclusively for the super-fit athlete. And it’s only the pros and semi-professionals who attempt such energy-sapping endurance events, right? Wrong! Most of the general public who hear the word triathlon do not realise there are several triathlon distances, and that all triathlons are not necessarily gruelling ironman races. So, what are the most common triathlon distances you’ll encounter?

2XU Compression Calf Guards

Most people will have heard of compression socks or compression stockings, whether they are exercise buffs or not, because these products have been shown to help patients at risk from deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In fact, many people insist on wearing them if they travel a lot by plane. However, there are significant advantages to athletes in wearing calf compression sleeves, both during training, and for recovery afterwards. And although they can look a little dorky to some people, sports compression socks are beginning to make the move from pro athletes and cycling teams, and into the mainstream. The ones I recently bought are the 2XU compression calf guards.

Reebok iBike 2.1 Review Including Proper Assembly Instructions

If you are seriously into running, it can be hard to put in all the road hours you want to, because running can be tough on the body. Even with the best cushioned shoes you can buy, sometimes it just makes more sense to get on your bike or make your way down to the local sports center to use the swimming pool. And it’s a great relief to switch to a little cross-training which is low-impact, to give your joints a rest. One good way to ease yourself into cross-training is to buy an exercise bike. I bought the Reebok iBike 2.1, and this article is my review, but also aims to give a glimmer of hope to those owners who are at their wit’s end trying to decipher the assembly instructions!