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2009-08-02 3:25 PM

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Subject: Compression Race Sleeves and Swimming

Need a little advice, I wear compression race sleeves during my tri's.  The problem I have is that its taking too much time in T1 to put them on and making my T1 time long.  Does anyone wear them from start to finish?  Do they stay on in the swim? I dont wear a wetsuit. Thanks for the input.



2009-08-02 4:29 PM
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Subject: RE: Compression Race Sleeves and Swimming
I have the Zensah calf sleeves and they are fine for swimming during a race. I don't notice them at all during the swim. They dry quickly so are great for the entire race.

I also have Zoot socks, which I think have somewhat better compression, so i prefer those on my long runs. But you definitely can't wear them in the swim. I tried it once, and they get very soggy and cause alot of drag.

2009-08-02 5:12 PM
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Subject: RE: Compression Race Sleeves and Swimming
I wear calf sleeves the whole race and found that the actually aid in removing the wetsuit faster, it just slides right off.
2009-08-02 6:23 PM
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Thanks Carol, I will try that in next race.

BTW, I love your blog, follow it regulary, cant seem to post comments.  But keep it going, I love it.
2009-08-02 6:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Compression Race Sleeves and Swimming
Thanks Carol, I will try that in next race.

BTW, I love your blog, follow it regulary, cant seem to post comments. But keep it going, I love it..


Thanks for the kind words! Hey, I just realized you can see my Zensah sleeves in my avatar! I was crossing the finish line of a 1/2 iron race I did in the spring. Well, you can see one of the sleeves that is, lol!

Edited by keyone 2009-08-02 6:46 PM
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