Product Review: Therapearl Knee Wrap

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial, all opinions are my own.

As many of you know, I am a marathoner and triathlete. So needless to say, my body can really take a pounding. I have been pretty lucky to remain relatively injury free, however last year I ruptured a  POPITEAL CYST that knocked me down for a couple of weeks. I was able to recover, with the help of some physical therapy, and complete a full ironman 6 months later.

As a part of my recovery, I did numerous strengthening exercises and religiously iced my knee. So when I got the opportunity to review the THERAPEARL KNEE WRAP, I jumped at the chance!

You can use this wrap for both heat and cold therapy!  It keeps it's temp for at least 20 minutes and it totally mess free! Unlike the frozen peas I had been using!!!

The wrap has an adjustable strap that allows the wrap to fully engulf the knee! So no matter your shape or size…this wrap will fit! 

In a word……Impressive.

Therapearl has a whole line dedicated to just fitness! They have products not only for knees, but for shins, neck, back, and a contour wrap for other achy joints!

They also have products for arthritis, breast feeding, children specific products, and recreational products! 

You can check out their whole line at http://www.therapearl.com/

Or Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/therapearl

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

DON'T MAKE RESOLUTIONS!!

 I see it every year…..The New Years Resolution Crowd. 

Those group of folks to go completely insane gun-ho at the gym…..make it about 5 weeks….and I don't see them again. Some lose motivation, some get hurt from over doing it. Whatever the reason is…..they are gone. Granted….I appreciate and applaud any effort to improve your health but resolutions never seem to last.

Resolutions are big lofty ideas about what we want to do differently, they are vague, ill-defined, and typically not planned out. Example…" I'm going to get in shape this year". What does that mean? What shape? Lose weight? Lose Body Fat? Gain weight? Run a race? What does "get in shape" mean to you??

I am encouraging everyone to NOT MAKE A NEW  YEARS RESOLUTION!!!  

SET GOALS!

How are they different?  A goal is a dream with a deadline. A goal has a plan, is measurable, and has an end result. 

So, I've been pondering my goals for 2014…..here's what I have come up with…

1. I will set a new Personal Record in a Half Marathon

Game plan: tempo runs, hill training, pounding the pavement

Measurable: My last half mary time….2:10….that's the time to beat

Deadline: I am registered for two half marathons….Feb.2 and May 4th!

2. I will set a new Personal Record in Olympic Distance Triathlon

Game Plan: More tempo runs, killer pool workouts, and quality time with Carl (my bike)

Measurable: My time is beat is 3:26

Deadline: I am heading to DC Sept 7th for the Nations Triathlon! 

See where I am going with this???  

I also encourage you to make goals for all areas of your life!  My non race related goals…….

Health: Get my body fat to 17% by September 1.

Financial: Build my nest egg to a specified amount by years end.

Educational: I plan on obtaining a nutrition based certification. I've been researching several options and am super excited about the possibilities!

So what are your goals? What do you want to accomplish and what are you willing to do? 

 Set your goals high, make a plan, and work for it!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!