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2012-08-09 2:02 PM

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Subject: Rock Tape/KT tape for support on race day?

Have a race coming up on Sunday, having a little knee/quad soreness.  A friend, pretty strong cyclist/runner suggested trying to tape it up prior to race.  Any experience with this, adverse effects?  Really therapeutic?  How long can tape stay on?  When to tape it up for sunday race?  Will this count as nothing new on race day (thinking about putting on tonight if possible and going for short run)? 

Thanks ahead for any advice. 



Edited by bgeyeguy 2012-08-09 2:03 PM

2012-08-09 7:48 PM
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Subject: RE: Rock Tape/KT tape for support on race day?
I've used kt pro tape and it's nice and works as long as I'm not doing anything. I've had Achilles soreness and taped it up (read up on taping-I had to clip leg hair and wash with alcohol after showering to get the darn tape to stick) when resting. With that said the next day I attempted a swim and the tape came off in the pool. Also after another rest I went on a 5 mile run and the tape came loose on the run. I've read positive and poor reviews about KT tape, gave it a shot, and probably won't use it again. I can wear cheaper tape on rest days if it won't work during exercise.
2012-08-10 8:07 AM
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Subject: RE: Rock Tape/KT tape for support on race day?
I've used KT before.  If it's applied properly (meaning by the experts that know how to do it) it will last 3-4 days, even after swimming and showering.  I've applied it myself before as well.  When I apply it, sometimes it will stay for a couple of days and sometimes it comes right off.  It does give a little extra support and seems to help me when I have issues.  
2012-08-10 8:49 AM
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Subject: RE: Rock Tape/KT tape for support on race day?

i tape up my quad before every race, inside and out.  i'd recommend doing it the night before.  just remove all the hair where the tape will go and clean the area with rubbing alcohol.  then apply the tape per the instructions.  

i've had the tape last about a week if it is the KT-Pro, few days with the regular stuff.  important thing is to notice when a corner starts to peel off and trim it back asap to the area still glued to your leg, if you let it go the whole strip will work its way off in no time.

2012-08-10 11:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Rock Tape/KT tape for support on race day?

I've used the KT Pro tape when I was suffering from runner's knee.  When I applied it, it would last about a week.  Including through swims and showers through out the week.

I've also heard good things about the KT tape from Walmart but I haven't had the chance to check it out yet.

Also from their CS, the regular KT tape is water resistant, and the PRO version is waterproof.

2012-08-10 12:13 PM
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Subject: RE: Rock Tape/KT tape for support on race day?
IME, Rocktape stays on a lot longer than the regular KT tape.  It's really nice stuff.

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