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CEP Compression

After your 3point5 training, you should be an expert on CEP compression socks and sleeves. Not that I doubt your thoroghness or retention, but I've posted some additional information here just in case you need some more confirmation about the quality of the product or a refresher on the functional benefits.

CEP: Endorsed by Andy Potts AND Scott Sneller. What more do you need to know?!



How to put on your CEP socks:


The differences between the calf sleeve and the sock:


Overview of the benefits of CEP compression:


So, just to recap:
-CEP offers medical grade compression
-CEP socks and sleeves offer graduated compression which has been shown to maximize power, boost energy, and speed recovery time by increasing muscle oxygenation and circulation
-CEP socks have anatomically-shaped inline s eams (they are foot specific)
-CEP socks offer additional achilles tendon support as well as the benefits of any other high quality wicking sock (padded sole, ventilation channels, blister protection, etc.)
-CEP offers a 30 day money back guarantee

Zensah!

Zensah compression leg sleeves offer pin-point compression, are made with seamless technology, and can be used during training, recovery, and traveling.

Features:

-Gradient Compression (degree of compression gradually decreases up the leg)

-Reduces and helps prevent swelling

-Wide ribbing in front from shin support

-Tight ribbing in back for calf support

-Zensah Fabric includes silver, which helps to regulate skin temperature and fight bacteria

-Increases oxygen blood flow to muscles allowing for faster recovery

-Supports muscles allowing them to work more efficiently and reducing muscle vibration.

FAQ's:

How is Zensah Technology different?

Zensah Fabric is thermo-regulating, moisture wicking, anti-microbial, and ultra-breathable.

Who benefits from compression leg sleeves?

Any athlete in any sport that puts stress on the legs. Beginners and professionals alike can relieve pain and speed up the recovery process when training for marathons, triathlons or any other race. Compression helps stabilize muscle tissue after a workout, keeping the swelling of muscle fibers at a micro and manageable level, allowing the muscles to rebuild themselves. Compression also helps reduce inflammation that might slow down the recovery process and therefore helps reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Zensah Seamless Running Bra

The Zensah Bra offers many benefits similar to the compression sleeves and is a comfortable fit for cup sizes from small to large.

Features:

-Anti-Bacterial

-Seamless

-Thermo-Regulating

-Moisture Wicking

Both of these products will be on sale in the store on 9/11 for $32.

Timex Global Trainer GPS

Getting Started:

Running:

Multisport training:

Review by Dave Erickson (take it for what it's worth):

CEP Compression

La Sportiva Crosslite

Master Accuracy Day 1

Master Accuracy Day 2

Master Accuracy Day 3

Master Accuracy Day 4

Saucony ProGrid Kinvara is here!

Fake Vibrams hitting the market and how to spot them.

There have been a rise in the number of fake sites, the number of reports from dealers being approached to buy fakes, the number of reports from consumers having their credit cards scammed, having retailers call about consumers asking to exchange or warranty fakes, etc.

1) Dealers being asked to buy counterfeits at reduced pricing: we cannot control what a dealer chooses to buy, or who to buy from, we hope you will exercise caution to avoid taking in the fakes. You might be entering a legal quagmire if you do. We understand fully that the less-than-ideal inventory levels might give you pause to consider getting involved with these criminals (and be assured these are crimes they are committing) – but you could be getting yourself into a situation that will become uncomfortable – the great news is the dealers we have heard form are really rallying behind the true Vibram products, and that makes us feel pretty good about our partners at retail. We appreciate your support!

2) Consumers going into stores asking to exchange or replace or warranty a fake. The good news is most of the stores that told us that someone came in with a fake recognized it as such very quickly. What they do is their choice, but Vibram will not warranty or replace or issue a credit for fakes from dealers.

3) Vibram has been called by consumers seeking warranty advice for goods purchased from a fake site. They will not honor a fake good for warranty or exchange. Consumers must go back to their credit card companies and file a dispute (which puts added legal eyes on the criminals – this is good).

There is a really good blog post on how to spot fakes. Follow this link to lean more.

KT Tape

We are excited to now be offering KT Tape in all Gazelle locations. The KT Tape website has a great deal of information as well as videos that show how to use KT Tape for a variety of common running related injuries. I have posted a few below for you to look at but when you have a moment please go to www.kttape.com to view the others.

KT Tape Intro and helpful hints

KT Tape Achillies Tendon Pain