Running tights vs compression tights

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Subject: Running tights vs compression tights
I'm running in the winter at the moment and during my early morning runs my legs and knees get cold and a bit stiff and sore.

I'm looking at getting either running tights or compression tights.

I've looked up google images of people running in winter and reviews of them etc but I can't seem to find a definitive answer on what ones to use? I've never run in the winter before as I've come from a swimming background.



2014-07-13 9:54 PM
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Subject: RE: Running tights vs compression tights
I like CW-X. I'm not sure how cold it gets where you are, but I live in the NY area and I've worn my CW-X tights for runs in December and February. I know that CW-X makes tights for colder weather, but I haven't had a reason to buy them yet, especially with the warmer than usual winters here.
2014-07-24 1:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Running tights vs compression tights
I run in the winter with my Nike compression shield pants (still look like tights) and they are excellent for cold and windy temperatures. Your thighs will get cold so I sometimes wear a pear of running shorts over the tights to better protect that area but I've loved my compression pants for winter running. Looking forward to it!
2014-07-24 3:21 PM
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Subject: RE: Running tights vs compression tights

Probably doesn't matter.  Just something to keep your muscles and joints a little warmer will help.  as above, my favorite pair are my CW-X Stabilyx- which are a kind of compression.  But- I really just got them because they're good tights.  I also have just a regular pair of nike tights.  But yeah, when it gets cold- like below 0C- the tights go on.  

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