The Hotlegs Runner Gear Review and Giveaway: Zensah Arm Sleeves | The Hotlegs Runner

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Gear Review and Giveaway: Zensah Arm Sleeves

I broke one of the important rules when running a marathon...

"Never wear, eat or try something new."

I did this with the Zensah arm sleeves...

The Zensah Compression Arm Sleeves is ideal for any sport. These Compression Arm Sleeves will keep blood flowing to your muscles, keeping them warm and loose so you can perform at your maximum level.

These compression arm sleeves have a second-skin feel which makes them the most comfortable compression arm sleeves out there. They are made with a seamless design and ergonomic fit which increases circulation for maximum performance.

Zensah has created the best compression arm sleeves that can be worn as running, basketball, baseball, softball, cycling, triathlon, and football arm sleeves.

Benefits of Zensah Compression Arm Sleeves Design:

* Graduated Compression - Increases circulation and oxygen blood flow, preventing the forearm muscles from becoming tight and therefore helping to reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

* Pin-Point Compression - Direct support at the exact source of pain for elbow injuries such as Elbow Tendonitis (can be worn as Elbow Sleeve)

*Provide protection from sun. The Zensah compression arm sleeves shield and protect arms from harmful sunrays while the silver ions are thermal regulating, keeping the arms cool by wicking away perspiration with protection of UPF 50+

My Review


What I did was not a very wise but I'm happy to report that I experienced no problems when I wore this for the first time at the Rock n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon.

It took me a while to decide on a color since they have 12!

I got the black in S/M and they fit my arms perfectly.  I'm glad it didn't create a bulge around the armpit area!  As you can see, I am also wearing compression tights.  Anything that can suck it all in and support the muscles of my body, I love and NEED. 

Normally, during long runs, I would experience some soreness on my arms for being in the same L-shaped position for hours.  But not this time.

The fabric wasn't too thick, nor was it too thin.  It was just right.  The seamless, ultra-breathable and lightweight material also kept me warm during the first few miles so I ended up just wearing (and throwing away) two top layers instead of the planned 3.

Thank you Zensah for being one of the many reasons why my first marathon experience was absolutely wonderful and completely pain-free!


Giveaway


Thanks to Suzanne Kerpel of Zensah...one lucky reader will win a Zensah Arm Compression Sleeves!
Please note that this is open to U.S. and Canadian Residents only. BUT, If you live abroad and want to have this shipped to a U.S. address of a relative or friend, then you are welcome to participate.

I will announce the winner this coming Sunday, Dec. 26.

Please remember to leave a SEPARATE comment for EACH of the things below.  1 comment = 1 entry.  I suggest you do everything specified below to increase your chances of winning.  If you do all 10, that's 10 entries!


Mandatory:
1.  Must be a FOLLOWER of my blog. I'm doing this because it's my way of thanking you for being one! =) Click the Follow button located at my right sidebar. And let me know that you are following already by posting a comment here like, "I am a follower" .  I am always happy to see new people following. = 1 entry

2.  Visit the Zensah Website. Let me know which of their products you like most. Post it on my comments again. = 1 entry


Extra Credit
3.  Follow me on Twitter (@HotlegsRunner) and leave a comment that you already do. = 1 entry
4.  Follow Zensah on Twitter (@zensah) and leave a comment that you already do. = 1 entry
5.  Like the Hotlegs Runner on FACEBOOK and leave a comment that you already do. = 1 entry
6.  Like Zensah on FACEBOOK and leave a comment that lets me know you already do. = 1 entry
7.  Post this giveaway on your blog, Twitter and/or Facebook linking back to here.  Let me know when you've spread the word. Leave a comment for EACH. = 3 entries
8.  Add me to your blog roll. = 1 entry 

Good luck!

Disclaimer:  I did not pay for these Zensah Compression Arm Sleeves.  They were sent to me and in exchange, I post an honest review of it.  I was not compensated nor was I encouraged by the manufacturer to post a positive review.  This review is based solely on my experience with this product.
Julie

190 comments:

  1. I like the sleeves the best bc my arms get cold!

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  2. I follow you on twitter

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  3. I'm a follower.

    Here's hoping we don't get just one arm sleeve it if we win.

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  4. I'm digging the pink arm sleeves at Zensah!

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  5. I follow zensah on twitter

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  6. I am a follower of the blog.

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  7. I am a follower of the blog.

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  8. They have so many colors...bright colored compression socks would be awesome!

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  9. I follow you on twitter.

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  10. I follow zensah on twitter.

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  11. I follow zensah on fb too

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  12. I posted on my blog

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  13. I've "liked" HotLegs Runner on FB.

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  14. I've "liked" Zensah on FB.

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  15. I posted on twitter

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  16. And you are on my blogroll

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  17. 1st!!1

    and im a follower! :)

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  18. I think I'd go with the black. You're right...it is a tough decision!

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  19. You're on my blog roll under Rae's Reads!

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  20. Oooh I would love to win these! follower of course!

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  21. I'd most love to try the zensah calf sleeves.

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  22. I love compression tights!

    (but I could really use new socks too and I'd love to try sleeves. I just love all things compression!)

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  23. I would really like to try the compression tights and the running leg sleeves.
    They have really cute skirt too :D

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  24. and I follow Zensah on Twitter as well

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  25. sleeves are a must. a rule that deserved to be brooken. ;)

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  26. I like the compression socks, but the pink arm sleeves are awesome too!

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  27. Follower (and often 1st comment) :)

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  28. Apart from the arm sleeves, I like their colorful calf sleeves

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  29. I like the Seamless Running Skirt

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  30. I can't decide if I would rather have the tights or the capris, but I know I want the pink compression socks!

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  31. I like the argyle compression socks.

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  32. I'm a huge arm sleeves fan, would love to try them

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  33. I follow you on twitter

    (@triciarunning)

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  34. I'm kind of crushing on the leg sleeves on their website. I have compression socks, but all I can think about after a run (besides eating a hamburger) is taking off my shoes and putting on flip flops. The compression socks don't allow flip flopage, so leg sleeves would make sense for me.

    Plus, they come in bright green, which is the color of my current compression socks.

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  35. I didn't know what a blog roll was, since I'm new to this whole blogger thing.

    But, I figured it out, jigged with my layout, and BOOM, there you are.

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  36. I'm a follower already - and you rock those compressions sleeves! ;)

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  37. I like the compression leg sleeves - in black or pink!

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  38. I LIKE Hotlegs Runner on FB too!

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  39. You're on my blogroll - love your blog!

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  40. Posted to my blog too! :) Have a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS, Julie!!

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  41. I like the purple one. Sah-weet! Haha "outbra" was my word verification.

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  42. I like the sleeve the best b/c i have never tried them and really, really want to !!

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  43. linking to my blog: http://jallen.blogspot.com/

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  44. Visited the Zensah site - I like the compression sleeves the best.

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  45. I follow Hotlegs Runner on Facebook

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  46. I kind of like the pink compression sleeves, for arms or legs!

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  47. I'd like their leg sleeves in pink!

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  48. I'd love to try these arm sleeves, but I'd also like to try the leg (calf) sleeves!

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  49. I love their calf compression sleeves. Use them on all my long runs & races. Can't wait till the xtra smalls come out in fun colors!

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  50. i like the pink compression socks and arm sleeves the most!

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  51. i like the zensah seamless running bra!

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  52. liked hotlegsrunner on facebook!

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  53. shared your blog post on facebook

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  54. shared your blog post on twitter

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  55. shared your blog post on my blog

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  56. I like their white compression socks

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  57. I would like to try the compression socks or the compression socks, in pink or black

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  58. I need some compression socks but they are crazy expensive so I'll have to wait

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  59. I follow you on Twitter - tracyrunning

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  60. I like the plain black compression sleeves. I would have liked the pink ones, but they are out of stock :(

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  61. I already follow zensah on twitter

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  62. I love both the leg sleeves and the arm sleeves a LOT!

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  63. i follow you on twitter! I am @CrazyRunner

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  64. I posted on twitter this AWESOME contest!

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  65. I'd love to try the Zensah compression 3/4 tight with the extra knee support.

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  66. I already follow you on Twitter ~ windyrunner

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  67. I already follow Zensah on Twitter.

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  68. I like Hotlegs Runner on Facebook.

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  69. I already like Zensah on Facebook.

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  70. I posted the giveaway on my blog.

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  71. I posted the giveaway on Facebook.

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  72. You are already on my blog roll.

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  73. I have the leg sleeves and asked for the compression socks for christmas so I am hoping that all i will need after that would be the arm sleeves

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  74. I twitter follow you (@laurarmuise)

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  75. While I like the pink arm sleeves, I'd love to try the calf sleeves as well.

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  76. i know i missed th giveaway, but thanks for the review...looks like i'll be giving zensah a try.

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