JuniperJen's Keeping It Consistent Group - FULL (Page 27)

juniperjen - 2011-02-17 9:34 AM Hi All, how it's it going?

This week is a little wonky with my DH out on a ski trip.  I started to look up some info on compression clothing and should get something later today.  Let's start though, do any of you have any compression garments?

Keri, I know you do but you mentioned that you've hardly had a chance to use them

I bought my DH a pair of compression tights from 2XU that are geared for recovery.  He now even wears them when he's travelling and sitting for a long period of time.  From what i've read, initially compression socks were geared to help with recovery.  They improve blood flow and are actually based on the medical garments used - i know my uncle had them when he had his knees replaced.  But that has actually shifted and you'll see a whole host of people from the top pros to normal Age groupers wearing compression socks or sleeves (socks with no foot, easier to swim in, given the triathlon thing) during training and racing.  The science has been a little iffy on how much it helps during but definitely supports the recovery - and frankly, the use of them is really growing so there likely is something to it.

Personally, I know I could use a pair for my calves after a long bike or run ... and I am curious to try them out. I just haven't go so far as to actually buy a pair.

And if you know some brands, CWX has been making tights that have specific compression to deal with some issues for some time.  Have any of you tried them out? And all kinds of types of compression gear is hitting the market - shirts, tights, socks, sleeves, etc.

BigDH - 2011-02-21 8:15 PM It was great. 5:51, which is a PB by 26 minutes or so. real good.

debbiereid06 - 2011-02-23 10:32 AM

You are not whining!  Hang in there Mylissa!!  You can totally do this!

kpringle - 2011-02-23 12:21 PMi have put my workouts on hold for a day or 2 until i get rid of this horrible barking cough.  there has not been a lot of sleep in this household lately!  my kids have all had fevers and coughing.  i can't get rid of this thing either!  i had been trying to get my workouts in, but i think some rest is what i really need.  hope to be feeling better by the end of the week.  i don't want to miss too many days... 

KeriKadi - 2011-02-24 3:54 PM

After my long run yesterday I took an ice bath and put the calf sleeves on and slept in them last night. The grippers at the top of the calf kind of bugged me but I didn't think much of it. I took them off as soon as I woke up this morning, it is almost 5pm and you can still see the pink lines on my legs. In a couple of spots I actually have tiny blisters where the gripper was. So if you get calf sleeves with grippers roll down the gripper part. I know the Zoot ones don't have grippers but they have to be on a certain way and getting them on was exhausting, not something I want to wrestle with when I am dog tired after a long run.

BigDH - 2011-02-25 7:59 AM but did they work?

kpringle - 2011-02-26 6:51 PM Mylissa, how did it go today at your 5K???!!

kpringle - 2011-02-26 6:50 PM Hope everyone is having a good weekend so far!  I had a good masters swim today.  I talked my friend into going (she is doing the same sprint tri with me in June), so it was fun to have a buddy there.  I did a longer than usual run for me last night, so my legs have been tired all day but they are tired in a good way, not painful way.

I know this is not a very technical discussion topic, but I was wondering what people prefer for fuel/energy gels, gus, etc.?  I just bought a few different types/flavors this afternoon to try them out, but wanted to throw that out there to the group to see what you like best...

mylissahorrocks - 2011-02-26 11:37 PM

Hey Kristen!!
It went SO WELL!!! I was waiting till I had results to post here...seriously, I made a time I don't think I've made before - pace of 10.26! Time was 32.20. So fun!! Race report is here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=243158

Thanks so much everyone for your help and support!!! you guys are amazing!!

kpringle - 2011-02-26 5:50 PM

Hope everyone is having a good weekend so far!  I had a good masters swim today.  I talked my friend into going (she is doing the same sprint tri with me in June), so it was fun to have a buddy there.  I did a longer than usual run for me last night, so my legs have been tired all day but they are tired in a good way, not painful way.

I know this is not a very technical discussion topic, but I was wondering what people prefer for fuel/energy gels, gus, etc.?  I just bought a few different types/flavors this afternoon to try them out, but wanted to throw that out there to the group to see what you like best...

mylissahorrocks - 2011-02-26 10:37 PM

Hey Kristen!!
It went SO WELL!!! I was waiting till I had results to post here...seriously, I made a time I don't think I've made before - pace of 10.26! Time was 32.20. So fun!! Race report is here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=243158

Thanks so much everyone for your help and support!!! you guys are amazing!!

juniperjen - 2011-02-27 4:39 PM Nice job on the race, Mylissa!!! Congrats on a new PR!!

As for nutrition - that's a great question.  Today on my run i took gels.  My preferred one for a while has been the Gu - lemon sublime but recently tried chocolate and it was good.

I've tried a whole host of things. For when I started trying nutrition things and training for half marathons and longer I really liked Sharkies and Jelly Belly Sport Beans - which are chewable and easy to portion out.  The sport beans I eventually found too sweet but they are tasty.  As i started to run harder i found it harder to chew on things (and in winter the chewing could be on frozen things) so i moved on to gels.

Generally for sprint tri length I won't take anything in particular. I had one on a hot day last year and put some gatorade on my bike to sip on.

But for my Half Iron where nutrition is much more important I trained with Gu Chomps on the bike.  Again, chewable and easy to take bit by bit.  And then I would do gels and water on the run.