tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post4372823954620079490..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Compression tights and clothing - worth it? (2XU and Opedix reviews)Scott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-40169375234128804482014-11-30T07:16:15.328-08:002014-11-30T07:16:15.328-08:00Hi Scott. Found you as I am entirely engulfed in ...Hi Scott. Found you as I am entirely engulfed in my upcoming 50k next weekend. Googling any information I can (I guess a bit nervous) as it is my first 50k. <br />Realized couple months ago that I had ran the gambit this year...2 5ks, a 6.6k (mario leomioux charity), 10 miler, half marathon so as I thought to do marathon to finish up the year and realized none local (although I had done training days at or over a marathon) I would make the jump to 50k to complete the year....(crazy, perhaps)<br />I dont think the 50k is the crazy part...I am pretty sure this was not a stretch for my abilities...however, given that its a trail...hmmmm<br />Seems I rambling....<br />Well, I look forward to following your blog as I add ultras to my "hit list" each year...<br />Any advice for "rookie ultra" would be helpful. Thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109528591179257608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-25717304961845233742014-01-15T18:07:45.739-08:002014-01-15T18:07:45.739-08:00Good article Scott! It is a few years old though a...Good article Scott! It is a few years old though and many new companies have entered the arena of compression or big names have added a line. I am a runner and a golfer (and used to play soccer before I tore my ACL, never back after surgery….) and I am a big advocate of compression clothing. I am so convinced that they are in fact effective that I opened a store (www.compressionclothingstore.com) that sells activewear and compression garments manufactured by Lurbel (www.lurbel.net), a company based out of Spain. So for those that are skeptical, I have literally put my money where my mouth is. The issue with compression clothing is that there are a lot of new companies that I am not sure have done the R & D or technology to build a truly effective garment. Compression levels are to be carefully measured and optimized based on the muscle group targeted. Trust me when I say that many of the companies out there have no idea what they are doing. One needs to be careful when choosing a compression garment. First thing you should be asking or looking for is information about the level of compression being applied. This is measured in mmHg. The other thing to consider is the material used and the technology the garment has to offer. I don’t want to extend myself too much, so if you want to read a little about some of the benefits of compression, I wrote a short posting here: http://www.compressionclothingstore.com/blogs/news/11270865-complete-guide-to-compression-garments-part-1 . You may also read a little about Lurbel. It is not the only company that does good compression garments, but I assure you that they know what they are doing: thay have been in business for over 25 years now. I could have chosen a company out of USA, it would have been my life a lot easier, but I have built great trust in Lurbel thanks to their technologies and commitment to research… Cheers!! Luis C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-90264716012817447862014-01-02T09:35:38.538-08:002014-01-02T09:35:38.538-08:00Intresting reading of a recent study :
Compressio...Intresting reading of a recent study : <br />Compression stockings do not improve muscular performance during a half-ironman triathlon race<br />http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24337671/nfkbhttp://www.nfkb0.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-86594965043505225552013-06-08T20:44:45.731-07:002013-06-08T20:44:45.731-07:00Ladies , looking for some attractive long running ...Ladies , looking for some attractive long running pants. I recommend You this site http://www.gamisport.eu/pants/jogging-pants/p/women-long-running-pants-silvini-savuto-wp390-<br />black/ , the site have variety of sports wear and accessories. Like this product: Women long <br />cross-country pants Silvina Savuto WP390 black, my girlfriend ordered and she never complaint <br />for running pants ever. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613288826206772528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-8755283315134969792013-03-23T20:20:59.123-07:002013-03-23T20:20:59.123-07:00I have been trying out the 110% Juggler-Knickers f...I have been trying out the 110% Juggler-Knickers for the past week or so and so far I love them. I have been able to increase my mileage to over 100 miles a week for the first time with an amazingly small amount of soreness. These tights also come with the added benefit of an icing system that allows you to drop ice packs into pockets around the hamstrings, quads, gluts and knees. I am looking for a lighter pair for racing and might have to give the Opedix R1's a try. travelingbyfoot.blogspot.com David Pauwelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16982562967508646947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-58187344235999705082012-12-04T19:15:54.628-08:002012-12-04T19:15:54.628-08:00Have any of you heard of a really great lace manag...Have any of you heard of a really great lace management system called the LaceLocker? See www.lacelocker.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-13507065392945476922012-08-27T22:34:23.658-07:002012-08-27T22:34:23.658-07:00Hi! Great Blog! I found it through this month'...Hi! Great Blog! I found it through this month's Runners World Magazine. <br /><br />I have been noticing many runners with the knee-high socks and thought it was just a fashion statement. You know, a throwback to the 80's. But, after reading your blog, it does make sense to have the compression socks to aide in the circulation. I would guess that it helps the most during recovery, especially if you have to fly back home as to prevent DVTs (Deep Vein Thrombosis) in the airplane and possibly a blood clot (my medical background!!).<br /><br />Anyways, I am going to get a pair of compression socks and see how it is on my recovery runs!<br /><br />Cheers!Ron @ Running From Debthttp://www.runningfromdebt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-84027448233121448032011-12-30T09:01:14.977-08:002011-12-30T09:01:14.977-08:00Awesome blog. I however wonder if you tried other ...Awesome blog. I however wonder if you tried other brands? I tried Sigvaris and liked them but have seen other brands also. I found them at http://www.sigvarisus.com but I am sure you know more about other brands and qualities, so that would be intersting for your followers, including me :)checkitouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971003791268125261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-70148300161762014242011-12-21T15:45:02.932-08:002011-12-21T15:45:02.932-08:00Now I'm interested in the Opidex. I just got ...Now I'm interested in the Opidex. I just got a pair of Orca Compression tights and 1/2 tights. and I feel sort of meh about them, sort of like I got a pair of tight tights. I dont have knee problems, but I have issues with my hips and adductors, and the compression was suggested by my PT. Hmmm. It's so hard to know whats going to work. Anyone have anything to say about the new Zensah shorts? (being a Florida Lady I like shorts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-68062647089433719662011-11-12T05:43:19.766-08:002011-11-12T05:43:19.766-08:00Scott:
I wore Zoot Recovery tights after The NYC m...Scott:<br />I wore Zoot Recovery tights after The NYC marathon and WOW. I tried on SKINS full tight yesterday and while they felt good, it didn't feel like a lot of support around the knee. I ordered CW-X by mail and then I'll give Opedix a shot as well.<br />I'll report my findings to your blog next week<br />Thanks<br />RoscoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-75673229029695717452011-10-04T14:47:06.655-07:002011-10-04T14:47:06.655-07:00I have found a pair of the Opedix R1 running tight...I have found a pair of the Opedix R1 running tights in size medium that I am considering purchasing. I have IT band issues. As another post mentioned,they are tight, and even though I fall into the 31-34 waist category. Are there any comments on what is too tight and possibly dangerous? Thanks. JoshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-44563057704469337922011-03-11T23:19:40.693-08:002011-03-11T23:19:40.693-08:00As a woman who gets a reaction from neoprene it wa...As a woman who gets a reaction from neoprene it was hard to find. For my fellow female runners out there that find some compression shorts don't fit right, try bio skin.Toyota camryhybrid partshttp://www.lmtoyotaparts.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-28429477120544133872010-11-21T09:13:20.694-08:002010-11-21T09:13:20.694-08:00I have been running 10k races since 2001, but it w...I have been running 10k races since 2001, but it was not until I started to use compression tights such as the ones you present in this blog that my resuts improved a lot.running tightshttp://runningtightsinfo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-2253057358420893962010-09-06T06:18:18.440-07:002010-09-06T06:18:18.440-07:00hi Scott! a friend of mine who is therapist recomm...hi Scott! a friend of mine who is therapist recommended me to wear compression clothing for my recovery, I had a car accident and I got my left leg injured...and this technique helped me a lot!Sildenafil Citratehttp://www.citratesildenafil.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-6778899903126375982010-06-25T04:12:03.351-07:002010-06-25T04:12:03.351-07:00Whenever i see the post like your's i feel tha...Whenever i see the post like your's i feel that there are helpful people who share information for the help of others, it must be helpful for other's. thanx and good job.running tightshttp://www.sweatybetty.com/running-tights/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-45649937842505402812010-05-27T10:35:50.705-07:002010-05-27T10:35:50.705-07:00Hi Scott,
Love your blog. I definately agree with...Hi Scott,<br />Love your blog. I definately agree with the benefits of wearing compression. As a woman who gets a reaction from neoprene it was hard to find. For my fellow female runners out there that find some compression shorts don't fit right, try bio skin. They have male and female cut and are neoprene free. Very happy with them.Michell Kolbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-50474333964169626842010-05-08T17:02:23.229-07:002010-05-08T17:02:23.229-07:00Hi Scott! Great blog! All these great photos of Ca...Hi Scott! Great blog! All these great photos of California are making me homesick! Although spring in New England is amazing! Went for a run in the rain this afternoon with all the flowers blooming and birds singing.<br />All the Best,<br />BobbiBobbi Gibbhttp://www.bobbigibb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-86426686230910782232010-05-05T07:26:03.939-07:002010-05-05T07:26:03.939-07:00I am very interested in Opedix R1 Running Tights b...I am very interested in Opedix R1 Running Tights because you can have great support, definitely seem "bionic tights", also gives me great security to know they are a creation of Knee Support System. Motivates me that the goal of Knee Support System is "save the knees."<br /><br />Andrea Mendez<br /><a href="http://www.howtobowling.com/" title="how to bowling" rel="nofollow">how to bowling</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623009186897038826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-49579413894388536062009-12-16T07:08:52.411-08:002009-12-16T07:08:52.411-08:00I'll just add a word or 2 about my compression...I'll just add a word or 2 about my compression experience. I'm a 54 year old (male) road biker and I became interested in speeding recovery after long hard rides. I went on an internet hunting trip and found interesting products from an italian mfg Solidea. I ordered a small assortment of their line for personal testing. I found them to be beneficial! Especially the full footed tights which some may call pantyhose. In the reviews there were many men who had used them (under their outerwear) for all manner of work and sport. I think they feel great and definitely speed up recovery. I wear them under my bike shorts or tights while riding during the cooler parts of the season. I got a few odd looks from my fellow clubmembers in the beginning! The ones I ordered have very much compression and are, as a result, a bit difficult to put on. I'd like to hear from others with similar experience.Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-59641619680734008122009-11-23T00:33:30.130-08:002009-11-23T00:33:30.130-08:00Scott,
It's late but woke up after a few hour...Scott,<br /><br />It's late but woke up after a few hours sleep and remembered that I have been meaning to post this all day and had forgotten.<br /><br />In my opinion, the Opedix R1s are worth it. <br /><br />They arrived at my doorstep on Friday afternoon, in time for a 35 mile training run on Saturday morning on some of the trails of the Coyote Two Moon 100 mile course. <br /><br />I wasn't breaking any speed records running an average pace of 12 minutes and 30 seconds a mile over the 35 mountain miles, but when I woke up early on Sunday morning and ran a 12 miler on the flats at about 9 minutes per mile, my legs honestly never felt so good on the day after a 30+ mile training run. <br /><br />It is no exaggeration that I found myself thinking, "Did I run even a mile on Saturday, let alone 35! My legs feel great!"<br /><br />The only concern I had with the R1s is that they were truly a little "tight" for my comfort around the lower hamstring, just above the back of the knee when I initially put them on and during the first part of my morning, but I found that during my run they seemed to loosen up a bit there and that "tourniquet type" feeling disappeared. That may sound worse than it was, but that fit did cause me to wonder...<br /><br />Did I buy a size too small for me? Well, I do not think so. They are mediums, which are supposed to fit waist sizes 31-34, and I am a 31. Maybe they are made for runners with slimmer upper legs, or maybe they are supposed to feel like that under the hammies. <br /><br />Not sure, but as I mentioned the problem pretty much went away as I ran.<br /><br />These things may not be for everyone, but I think I'll be wearing them on my final two training runs before the Chimera 100M, as well as during the race itself.<br /><br />I'll probably have to buy a fanny pack as well because I missed having the two pockets I normally utilize when running with the typical pair of shorts.<br /><br />Thanks again for the review that promted me to give them a try.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931777618785722256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-61431313401941050212009-11-17T09:58:51.854-08:002009-11-17T09:58:51.854-08:00Scott,
Thanks so much for this post.
I just purc...Scott,<br /><br />Thanks so much for this post.<br /><br />I just purchased a pair of Opedix R1 compression tights, and will be using them when I run a 100 miler in December. <br /><br />It could be somewhat cold during that race, even thoug it's SoCal, it is December, and that can mean cold anywhere. <br /><br />I'll let you know how they worked for me, after the race.<br /><br />Thanks again.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931777618785722256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-51008819682238929862009-10-26T10:04:36.986-07:002009-10-26T10:04:36.986-07:00I just ordered my first pair of thermal compressio...I just ordered my first pair of thermal compression tights (pearl Isuzu). i am surprised by how little info on reviews I could find. I think I will be blogging about it when they arrive. Part of my ignorance is the purpose of some equipment. Is it for recovery, warmth, both?<br />Check out my blog:<br /><br />http://runningfool-ootaynee.blogspot.com/Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849682281180104077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-5997370132891816572009-06-30T06:18:45.662-07:002009-06-30T06:18:45.662-07:00I've used CW-X compression tights during the n...I've used CW-X compression tights during the night section of an ultra race and find that they really help. I suffered badly from an i.t issue last year and bought the ones specific to that injury. Would definitely recommend them.brendaontheRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292068836907139430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-27227687222214026882009-06-26T13:17:42.628-07:002009-06-26T13:17:42.628-07:00Hi Scott,
Thanks for the info! Compression socks ...Hi Scott,<br /><br />Thanks for the info! Compression socks do seem to be quite the hot topic these days - both of the articles we posted recently on the TrainingPeaks blog also generated a fair amount of discussion. Joe Friel found some mixed results, but Ben Greenfield seems to agree that yes, they can actually make you faster. Check out what they have to say if you like: <br /><br />http://blog.trainingpeaks.com/2008/11/can-your-socks-make-you-faster-by-joe-friel.html <br /><br />http://blog.trainingpeaks.com/2009/02/ask-the-experts-ben-greenfield-on-compression-socks.html<br /><br />Also, I wondered if you have ever checked out the inspirational ramblings of Rickey Gates, a trail runner from Aspen who spends his summers racing in Europe and winters earning enough to go back and do it again? He was recently featured on the cover of Trail Runner's Magazine and also as one of Outside Magazine's "Fittest Real Men" and is in general an awesome dude. Check out:<br /><br />http://www.mostlypaved.com/<br /><br />I'm so happy to have discovered your blog! Thanks,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440640841475937903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-49568007781764746932009-06-23T11:40:45.772-07:002009-06-23T11:40:45.772-07:00Thanks, Nicola! Sounds like you've tried them ...Thanks, Nicola! Sounds like you've tried them all. I agree with you on the Zoot and Sugoi compression products. Perhaps too much, too little?<br /><br />Mike N - Great to meet you! hope to see you on the trails again soon.<br /><br />SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.com