5 Days of Taper Giveaway – Pro Compression

OMG did I love all of your mantras!! Go check them out if you’re scraping for some motivation or want to be inspired – great way to kick off taper.

The (random) winner of the Day 1 Believe I Am Training Journal is… 

Congrats Samantha! I’ll be emailing you. Say that in your creepiest stalker voice.

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On the second day of taper, OUaL gave to you… free leg hugs!

Pro Compression has made a regular appearance on OUaL for a long time now. Since my first pair back in March I doubt a week has gone by I haven’t had my feet stuffed in their squeezey goodness.

Compression gear helps improve blood flow, which in turn reduces fatigue and aids in faster recovery. I wear them before during and after every long run or distance race. Read more about the science’y stuff here and here.

And now they have calf sleeves, making flip flop’d and inconspicuous business wear compression possible…

There are a lot of options in the compression gear market and I’ve tried quite a few of them. But I continue to use, buy, and recommend Pro for a number of reasons :

• The Quality – 22-26mmHg compression (anything less than that is essentially just a tight tube sock), that holds up wear after wear after wash after wash.
• The Squeeze – Prepare for an upper body workout getting these babies on! You’ll feel the difference right away – but they’re comfortable enough to wear all day long. No ‘pinching’, indents, or cut off circulation.
• The Fit – I’ve never had a blister issue (poly-nylon, NO cotton!) and these actually make it all the way to my knees, making them a worry-free long run & race outfit choice. (the size chart is simple and based on shoe size)
• The Results – There are studies for and against the benefits of compression, of which I’m not really smart enough to understand. All I know is my legs love the squeeze during both performance and recovery, and they’ve never done me wrong. If there’s a benefit to be had and a myriad of colors to choose from, I’ll take them. Whether you’re a scientist, purist, or just love a good argyle, it’s hard to argue with that.
• The Company – Local small business with standout customer service and 100% made in the USA. ‘Merica!

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Want a pair of socks AND a pair of sleeves – in your color choice – of your own?? Maybe you’ve been dying to try some, are already a compression lover, or are sick of hearing your in-training significant other bitch about their tired legs? Here’s how to win :

• “Like” Pro Compression on Facebook, then come back here and tell me what color you absolutely MUST have, whether they make it or not.

I want some with old school 70s stripes across the top.

Sarah OUaL

* Winner will be randomly chosen, comments close 11/27 at Midnight PST. New giveaway posted tomorrow. *