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CEP Women’s Triathlon Shorts–So far, so good.

On 15 Feb, 2013
Training
By : Lori
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I tend to get cramps in my adductors when pushing hard on the bike.  If not on the bike, then soon after on the run.  I am doing many things to try to minimize this with supplements, hydration, training, and compression.  I searched online for a pair of long compression tri shorts.  I have raced in 2XU tri shorts in the past and liked the way they reached nearly to my knee and provided a bit of support.  But, they are a few photoyears old now so it seemed time to look for something new for my next race.  I found that CEP, known for medical compression, offered a long tri short.  After measuring my thigh, I ordered a pair and they arrived promptly.  My first impression was that the fabric wasn’t that comfortable–sort of scratchy and stiff.  I wore them anyway and forgot about that right away.  (After the first wash, I didn’t notice this scratchiness again.)  The fit is very snug around my lower thigh, although it feels like there is a bit of a bind right above my knee.  I thought there was a band there, but there isn’t.  Is it my muscle shape?  They have a very minimal pad, but it works quite well and I had no discomfort there during a 80+ mile ride.  I’ve given them another long ride test and no cramping so far and they feel pretty good.  Of course, the real test will be the race!



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