ok, so i know there are many many compression sleeves out there right now but i only own one pair and love them.
i've always had issues with my calves when i run...which makes running not fun. and you can't have that when you like to run...so when i picked up my race packet at the running store in Bend this summer, i asked an employee who was CLEARLY a runner what he would recommend. he immediately directed me toward the recofit section. he then went on to explain how there are variations or gauges of compression. he of course runs professionally, i do not. our needs are different but still the same. it was a little intimidating but what he was saying seemed to make sense.it seemed more appropriate to go for the more spandex like material and keep the stiffer gauge for afterward (which i didn't do but would have benefited a lot from)
the price tag startled me but then again a lot of things in bend are expensive...ha ha....$45
given that i would be running 13.1 miles after being off for 3 months, it was important that this run be a 'good' experience. money seemed insignificant.
ok, so what happens if i don't like them? i ask him.
bring 'em back in he says.
even after my run?
yep! sweaty and all...
SOLD
the next morning, i sat on the edge of the bed to put on my new Reco's (what i call them)
each tells you what leg it should go on...SM Left Front...easy as can be. my ego did a double take when i looked in the mirror....a true dork was staring back at me....it didn't seem right. they sort of looked like the "skinny jean" version of leg warmers...
fortunately there were other runners with them on. it made me wonder if that's how harley riders feel when they greet another harley rider on the road...do they feel instantly connected?
after the gun went off, we started running and 3 miles in i wasn't even bothered by my calves. could these be miracle sleeves?
while they may not be miracles, they sure did help. my calves were the LEAST of my concerns that day.
so...what am i suggesting? if you have issues with your calves, invest in a pair...and even if you don't have issues, i would still recommend a stiffer gauge for after your run.
here is some info from the recofit website regarding the calf compression sleeves:
Proper fit is extremely important for effective compression so RecoFit offers a wide variety of sizes based on the calf’s circumference. If your measurement is on the cusp between sizes, choose the smaller size.
* RecoFit’s calf compression components superior design and materials include GreatFiT ™ -- Gradient Recovery Exercise & Activity Technology -- delivering gradient compression where it’s needed most to reduce negative exercise and travel effects and maximize recovery. Careful pattern-making and construction provide gradient compression from the ankle up towards the knee, helping to return the blood to the heart.
* Resistex Negative-ion circulation assistance through Resistex™ carbon yarns increases blood oxygenation and supports the immune system as well as offering ribbed massage, compression, moisture-management and breathability.
* Superior materials featuring the finest breathable and most comfortable Italian fabrics and flat-seam construction that do not bind or irritate. The contour and cross-grain-cut of the fabric provides maximum compression benefits.
* Versatility and performance: Recofit components are more versatile and specific than shorts, tights or socks.
* Left- and right-specific for optimum fit and performance, as well as a wide range of sizes to best suit individual needs.
i've always had issues with my calves when i run...which makes running not fun. and you can't have that when you like to run...so when i picked up my race packet at the running store in Bend this summer, i asked an employee who was CLEARLY a runner what he would recommend. he immediately directed me toward the recofit section. he then went on to explain how there are variations or gauges of compression. he of course runs professionally, i do not. our needs are different but still the same. it was a little intimidating but what he was saying seemed to make sense.it seemed more appropriate to go for the more spandex like material and keep the stiffer gauge for afterward (which i didn't do but would have benefited a lot from)
the price tag startled me but then again a lot of things in bend are expensive...ha ha....$45
given that i would be running 13.1 miles after being off for 3 months, it was important that this run be a 'good' experience. money seemed insignificant.
ok, so what happens if i don't like them? i ask him.
bring 'em back in he says.
even after my run?
yep! sweaty and all...
SOLD
the next morning, i sat on the edge of the bed to put on my new Reco's (what i call them)
each tells you what leg it should go on...SM Left Front...easy as can be. my ego did a double take when i looked in the mirror....a true dork was staring back at me....it didn't seem right. they sort of looked like the "skinny jean" version of leg warmers...
fortunately there were other runners with them on. it made me wonder if that's how harley riders feel when they greet another harley rider on the road...do they feel instantly connected?
after the gun went off, we started running and 3 miles in i wasn't even bothered by my calves. could these be miracle sleeves?
while they may not be miracles, they sure did help. my calves were the LEAST of my concerns that day.
so...what am i suggesting? if you have issues with your calves, invest in a pair...and even if you don't have issues, i would still recommend a stiffer gauge for after your run.
here is some info from the recofit website regarding the calf compression sleeves:
Proper fit is extremely important for effective compression so RecoFit offers a wide variety of sizes based on the calf’s circumference. If your measurement is on the cusp between sizes, choose the smaller size.
* RecoFit’s calf compression components superior design and materials include GreatFiT ™ -- Gradient Recovery Exercise & Activity Technology -- delivering gradient compression where it’s needed most to reduce negative exercise and travel effects and maximize recovery. Careful pattern-making and construction provide gradient compression from the ankle up towards the knee, helping to return the blood to the heart.
* Resistex Negative-ion circulation assistance through Resistex™ carbon yarns increases blood oxygenation and supports the immune system as well as offering ribbed massage, compression, moisture-management and breathability.
* Superior materials featuring the finest breathable and most comfortable Italian fabrics and flat-seam construction that do not bind or irritate. The contour and cross-grain-cut of the fabric provides maximum compression benefits.
* Versatility and performance: Recofit components are more versatile and specific than shorts, tights or socks.
* Left- and right-specific for optimum fit and performance, as well as a wide range of sizes to best suit individual needs.
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