Apr 16

Originally submitted at Paragon Sports

The CW-X Pro Tights are the ultimate anatomically-engineered tight, featuring the patented Conditioning Web, providing Tuned Suppport to the key muscle groups and joints of the lower limbs.

So far so good…

By marcodelaplaya from San Diego on 4/16/2008
4out of 5

Fit: Feels true to size

Pros: Breathable

Cons: Restricts Movement

Best Uses: Running

Describe Yourself: Competitive Athlete

I bought both a pair of CWX and a 2XU compression tights. The CWX are of better construction and quality. On a bike I felt my movements somewhat constrained. I thought I would overheat under 65 deg but no, felt ok. While running I felt some support from the compression, especially on hills. But I’m not yet convinced they make you run any faster, but I’ll keep trying!

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Apr 10

Last Sunday was SuperSeal triathlon (and SuperFrog) along the Silver Strand Beach. I opted for the international distance rather than the ½ ironman SuperFrog. Conditions were great for the race, the best part was that my start was not until 9.30am! Way to go race organizers! I hate those 5am in the transition zone races.

superfrog swim

I got there a little early though, and watched the last heats of the SuperFrog jumping through the cold waves on the ocean size. A few dolphins were having fun watching these crazy rubber clad frogs.

The race wasn’t too crowded; maybe the longer distance spreads us out. The bike was windy, and it seems it went on for ever. I’m not used to spending 1 ½ hours on a bike, it hurts! I’m convinced regular bikers do not have any nerves left down there at all! Then I also kept getting over taken by guys with shaved legs on expensive bikes which doesn’t help moral when you are fighting a head wind. I’ve yet to understand which follows the other. Do people get the shaved legs first, or the expensive bike?superseal bike

I was hoping to tell you more about the effect of the compression tights, but it was too warm to wear them at the race. I did see someone with some 2XU tights on in the transition zone, but no one racing with them. Newton shoes still seems to be appearing left and right, I haven’t tried those yet, seems an interesting idea, but also an expensive one.

The Hammer marketing staff was out handing out Hammer Gels and other unknown liquids. I downed 2 of the gels during the race and drank one of their water bottles. No idea what was inside the bottle, some yellow slurry substance, but I did feel good after the race.

Although the longer distance was fun, I’m now convinced I’m better at the short stuff, its just not fun to be stuck on a bike for so long. I think triathlons should even the time out, say spend 20mn in the water, 20mn bike, 20mn run. Instead Sprint triathlons are usually more like 10mn swim, 30mn bike, 20 mn run. Totally unbalanced! I’m going to have to start my own race series I guess!