She swore by compression gear as a means to increase oxygen blood flow to the muscles, helping them to recover faster.
After wearing compression sleeves over my calves following the Women’s Half Marathon later that month, I was a believer. I wasn’t sore and loved the snug fit of the sleeves.
I knew then that I wanted to try out compression shorts since my hamstrings and quads are often sore after long runs.
Thanks to the kind people at Aspaeris, I was able to try out the Aspaeris Pivot compression shorts and my belief in the benefits of compression clothing was further solidified.
The Aspaeris compression shorts are tight and thick, but comfortable. They don’t dig into my skin. They are snug, but don’t make me feel strangled.
According to Aspaeris, the shorts “offer a unique two-layer design. The top layer supports your muscles while the bottom layer guides you into position. Breakthrough, patent-pending compression bands are cross-knit into the fabric that creates muscle memory to help prevent ACL injury and improve your performance.”
Snug as a bug in a rug. 
The shorts come in a variety of colors including black, white, red and navy blue.
And now YOU have a chance to win a pair of Aspaeris Pivot compression shorts!
To enter this giveaway, simply comment below telling me about your greatest athletic achievement or a personal athletic goal you have for yourself in the future.
I will randomly select a winner on Monday morning.
Good luck!
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I am currently training for my first half marathon and loving every minute of it!
I think my biggest achievement thus far is my first race, a 10-miler. It was no 26.2 miles (maybe one day!), but it made me feel like Superwoman, and I realized I could really do this distance running thing. 🙂
I ran my first marathon last year and am running my second in May.
My goal is to run a half marathon. . . without walking.
My goal is to complete my 2nd half marathon by next year. I ran in my first one last fall and had a really hard time recovering so I’ve been a little hesitant to run in another one. These compression shorts would be perfect motivation and encouragement that I can do it again!
My greatest accomplishment was doing the Ironman 70.3 this year…. now I’m setting my sights on the full Ironman!!!
My goal is to run a full marathon! Now if I could just find the time to train properly.
I’m 7 mins away from qualifying for Boston… This is my goal for the year!
I’m starting the 3th week of the jamie eason livefit trainer program so I will be super happy if I finish it.. Still 9 weeks to go 🙂
My next athletic goal is to get over my fear of lifting free weights in the gym (my gym is my university’s gym and there are just a TON of guys down there all the time). My most recent athletic accomplishment was running my last long run (11.5 miles) at a 7:20 pace!
I’m also pushing for a half marathon this year! My tush and hamstrings LOVE to get sore!
I have my 2nd marathon coming up on March 17th in DC!!!
My goal is to run the Dubai marathon! I’m hopefully moving back to the Middle East soon and think it would be such an amazing thing to do.
I would love to try these! I’m trying to get back into running regularly after a hip injury while training for a half marathon (that obviously didn’t happen). Maybe one day!
I raced triathlon in college and for a few years after. In 2008, I placed at nationals and qualified for the ITU world championship in triathlon. Now, I still race from time to time, but I enjoy competing in other sports now, like running, cyclo cross, and nordic skiing.
I would love to beat 2 hours in my next half-marathon!
I trained for a 10-mile trail run (2000 feet of elevation gain) and though I got injured and couldn’t run the whole thing, I still completed it – I was proud of that! I’m still working through that injury now and hope to run the same race injury-free in 2013!
I’m running my first half marathon april 1st!
Running my first 10k May 5th.
I have a history of issues with my IT Band when I’m training for a run. I’ve seen lots of positive reviews on compression shorts, but haven’t tried them yet. I’m training now for the Iron Girl Half-Marathon in Clearwater, Florida. They’d get used a lot.
I would have to say my biggest athletic achievement is running 2 marathons! One was so much fun because I trained properly and the other was miserable because I didn’t train as well.
Two years ago, I became a group fitness instructor. I was certified to teach a class that I’ve loved FOREVER called “Turbo Kick”. I had thought about becoming an instructor for a few years, but never had the guts.
Now, just a few short years later, I teach Turbo Kick, Boot Camp, Weight Lifting and Hip Hop Hustle at my local YMCA. I’m also planning to get certified in Zumba and Body Pump.
Sure, I’ve been doing these classes forever and didn’t have to push myself that hard physically to achieve this goal. It was more of a mental thing. Building up the confidence to lead a class and help a group of individuals reach their health and fitness goals took a lot of courage…but it’s also been incredibly rewarding!
After taking years off from swimming I swam 2.5 miles the other day and it felt amazing!!! I am not looking forward to competing in a few triathlons this year.
My goal is to run a half marathon. I’ve never run one before and my first is coming up in a month at the end of March! I’m so excited! I’m also running a second one in May. I love looking at your page for helpful tips in running marathons, after i saw your post about compression sleeves for calves, I bought my self a set and I absolutely love them!
I just ran my first marathon 🙂
My biggest athletic achievement was coming in top 10 in my age group at Ironman WI last year.
I would love to try those shorts, as I am training for a 50 mile trail run in May!
Run a half marathon!
I started reading your blog last summer, and I was inspired by you to start working out in the mornings! I love it now. I used to have a hard time getting up, but working out makes mornings a lot more purposeful. That’s my achievement, but my goal is that I keep it up!
My current fitness goal (which I go into more detail on here: http://dontforgetthecinnamon.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/the-fitness-challenge/) is to incorporate one new-to-me strength or plyo move into every workout for the next month!
I am running my very first marathon three weeks from today!! I would love to try the compression shorts!
my greatest athletic achievement is successfully rehabing the chronic tears in my right quad. not that glamorous but i really means a lot to me to walk pain free again!!
One of my greatest athletic accomplishments was running the Philadelphia 13.1 this past November. I never ever thought in my life I could do it, but thankfully I went forth and loved it!!! Immediately after I caught the racing bug! Now I am signed up for another 13.1 in April @ Rutgers U and my new goal is to run it under 2 hours!
Greatest athletic achievement: winning fourth at nationals for horseback riding when I was 17. Sigh. Sad to think my greatest achievements are over and done with!
I’ve run a few marathons and about 20 half marathons, but I have been dealing with multiple injuries in my right leg for the past year that sidelined my running. My personal goal this year is to focus on healing my body so that I can run strong again. I miss it so much!
Successfully rehabing from three years of ankle problems and being able to run again.
My goal is to run a 1/2 marathon!
My greatest athletic accomplishment was running the Toronto half marathon. My knee was really sore and I wanted to quit halfway but I kept going and finished it! My goal is to do 2 half marathons this year!
actually thanks Julie because this post just legit inspired me to go outside and run!! I was debating taking it easy and now i cant wait to get my sneakers on
My greatest athleticnaccomplishmant was running my first 5k. Now when I look back its a short distance for me but it was my start.
Running my first half marathon in Annapolis, MD this past November.
I’m about to start training for my first half marathon! I’ve always wondered about compression garments, so I’d sure love to give these a try.
Completing my first ever race and doing my first 10k were my greatest accomplishments!
My goal is to make it through my first half marathon alive! Less than a month til the big day!
I’d like to run a 10K one day – I’ve done several 5Ks and just signed up for a 4 miler. I am to slowly increase my distance
My greatest running achievement was running 5 miles straight this past summer on our town’s bike path. I’ve never competed in a race or anything, but eventually I’d like to.
My life goal is to run at least 2 marathons per year & next up is the LA Marathon, which is 3 weeks away!
I’m speed training for a 10k, and this summer I’ll be training for a half marathon!
My goal this year is to PR in both my half-marathon and full marathon times!
I’m scheduled to run in my first marathon on April 22! I’ve been training the past 8 weeks and, after my 14-miler on Friday, it’s seeming less scary!
i plan to run my first half marathon in june! one of my biggest fitness goals i’ve made yet. 🙂