There has been a lot of hype about compression gear over the last few years and it really seems to have taken off in both the running and the triathlon communities.  As far as I can remember, CWX was the pioneer with this technology with companies like Zoot, Skins and 2XU following suit.  I was […]

I was one of those athletes that always just picked up the 3 pack of cotton ankle socks for $5.99 at Winners and thought that all socks were created equal. Boy was I wrong!  I got my first pair of Fox River socks last summer after competing in triathlons for years and I will never […]

After being made the Running Free catalogue poster boy for the SLS3 Compression Sleeves – thanks Jeremy, I figured I better write about them. And no, I did not get a free pair for writing this or appearing in the catalogue. As with all my reviews, it […]

I’ve worn winter warm tights before, but never a pair made by Salomon. To me, Salomon was a footwear and gear company – not a company I turned to for clothing. I was recently given the opportunity to test a pair of Salomon Momentum Warm Tights and I absolutely LOVED them. It wasn’t too […]

 
At the beginning of the season I was lucky enough to draw a credit for CW-X I had heard about the benefits of their gear supporting the muscles and ligaments, but a bit of sticker shock had kept me from taking the plunge.
 
It only took one run to know that quality costs a bit of […]

I am a big fan of the CW-X tights (I own the Insulator, Stabilyx, Expert, and Pro), so it was a no brainer for me to make use of CW-X’s Pro Shorts for my summer races.
I am no longer a young buck […]

So I had the pleasure this season of suiting myself up in a couple of new pairs of CW-X Pro running tights, and I have to say – where have these been all my running life!  Since my sponsorship with Running Free, these running tights have always stood out to me.  I never bought them […]

I have been in the market for a new running jacket for a while or more accurately I am always looking for new gear in which to train and race. I picked up a Salomon Momentum Warm Jacket in June thinking that I really wouldn’t get the opportunity to use it until the weather […]

I am very satisfied with my Fox River athletic sock purchases. I am an endurance-trained athlete who regularly trains for triathlon and half marathon events. Through my training, I have come to learn that socks can be uncomfortable, hot, moist, and cause blisters. I decided to purchase a better quality sock this year […]

I’ll admit it…I’m a Salomon junkie. I’ve been known to refer to them as my favourite designer and eagerly await their new line of clothing and adventure racing packs as I once anticipated Santa Claus’ arrival. I could care less about ever owning a Louis Vuitton or Gucci purse, but put out a […]

When I picked up these team bike shorts and my first thought was that the chamois was really thick and the fabric was very stretchy.  Before going into my personal thoughts on the shorts, let’s review the company’s product information.  The shorts are based on Sugoi’s Evolution shorts; you can see the company’s literature on the […]

I started running a few short years ago. Someone suggested I try CWX tights, and I did. I was too unfamiliar with the sport at the time to appreciate what I had. Over the last 4 years though, or running all year around from -40 to +40, I’ve come to recognize what they do for […]

I was looking for some new running tops, so decided to pick up the Brooks Power Pro Tank. This tank is made with the new Equilibrium technology. Equilibrium technologies “are about thermo regulation, featuring advanced moisture transfer fabrics that regulate body temperature.” This Power Pro Tank features a T back & not […]

I used my Brooks lottery to pick up the new Brooks Podium Jacket. This new jacket is made with Equilibrium Technology. Equilibrium Technologies “are about thermo regulation, featuring advanced moisture transfer fabrics that regulate body temperature.” The Podium mesh fabric is 100% moisture transfer polyster with a wicking finish. I originally […]

Compression Part 2
I was lucky enough to test the new Zoot compression wear in the last few weeks. I tested the Zoot CompressRX long sleeve active top, CompressRx socks and the CompressRx active tight. From my last article on compression wear, you already know I am a big believer of compression clothing, having owned CW-X […]

I will try not to repeat information from the previous articles on the CWX tights already posted but these articles were excellent and comprehensive.
I was very surprised when I first ran with these tights. Everyone who owned a pair was raving about how they reduced muscle soreness and made them feel great during a run. […]

I waited almost a full year to write my socks review, in effect trying to get as much exposure in them as possible.  Prior to 2008, I never gave much thought to socks, the fabrics they were made with, or the impact they had on performance.  So long as my foot wasn’t sliding around in […]

Well, I finally broke down and decided to purchase my first pair of tights since 2006. I take care of my running gear so the three pair I bought back then have served very well and are used often as I my night runs are usually a little cooler.With my recent knee issues I thought […]

Compression socks, once the domain of diabetics and frequent flyers, have slowly trickled their way into endurance sports. We have seen Paula Radcliffe wear them for the last few years; long white knee high socks - quite a fashion statement. Having used CW-X products for almost 4 years now, I really believe in the […]

Just picked up a pair of these.  I am quite pleased with them.  Having recently gotten on the Compression socks band wagon I was interested to see if compression tights would have similar benefits.
 What I first noticed wearing them was a sense that my muscles and joints were supported.  Not dramatically, just very comfortable.  This […]