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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my greatest athletic achievement (so far) is running a half marathon, which I never, ever thought I would do. I used to hate running! but I did it last October of last year, after running my first 5k in May. and now I’m hooked!
My biggest accomplishment was running my first marathon in 3:31 and qualifying for Boston.
completed a half and now aiming for a full marathon!
I love compression stuff, but dang it is expensive! I am a total believer!!
My greatest accomplishment was running 2 marathons in a year!
I ran a mother-daugther half marathon with my mom a few years ago. It was such a fun and special time for us. She has run full marathons and I currently have my sights set on my first one to be run with her!! These shorts would be great for trainging! 🙂
My greatest goal so far is running sub-4 hours at my first marathon. My greatest upcoming goal is a half Ironman!
my biggest athletic achievement was playing soccer in college!
I have my sights set high on my first marathon this year – the Marine Corps Marathon in DC. And I’m completing my first triathlon in June!
Im hoping to PR at rock n roll new Orleans next weekend. Then run a sub 2:30 half at Rock n Roll Dallas.
Awesome giveaway!
I used to HATE to run a mile and last october I ran a 1/2 marathon!! so much fun too
Last weekend I ran my longest distance yet- 6 miles! I’m slowly gaining more and more mileage each week and am building up my endurance. I’m proud of my little achievements and hope to run a half marathon this summer!
I’m running my second half marathon in three weeks and hoping to PR—I’d love to give these a try!
I ran my first marathon ever in December! I am also planning to run a pr half soon!
Once I’m no longer preggo I’ll be training for the Disney marathon/half marathon back to back weekend! 🙂
I tore my ACL 2 times and miniscus in both knees 4 times, all in the time from my high school senior year to the end of my sophomore year in college and still managed to finish out my college soccer career, with a starting position.
I hope to be a marathoner one day, but for now I’m focusing on those halfers!
My goal is to complete a marathon 🙂
My goal is to be able to do a handstand in yoga without the wall! and to get into trail running more
Two of my greatest accomplisment are finishing the 2010 Chicago Marathon and the 2011 Chisago Lakes Half Ironman.
3 halfs coming up in the next 3 months. I want a sub 2 hour for one!
Do you wear these shorts under something? I’m a little confused… are you supposed to run in them or use them after for recovery?
I boston qualified (by over 15 minutes) my first marathon! That was a big accomplishment for me.
I set a goal to run 2011km in the year 2011…and made it! Wow…could sure use some compression shorts after all that…
i’ve completed two half-marathons with a sub-2-hour time!
I’m training to run my first 20k race this June! That is one thing I’d like to check off my bucket list.
Solo achievement: running my first marathon this summer in 3:45.
Team: winning the state championship in High School softball
My goal is to run a half marathon this summer. Which, for a non-runner like me, is a big goal!
I just bought a pair of these and i LOVE them!! I seem to be super injury prone and these are amazing.
I’m currently training for my first half marathon in April…and loving every minute of it !
A goal of mine is to run a half marathon- got halfway there with training then quit! I’m eager to start training again and do it!
I am traiing my third half marathon in April and my first full marathon in October! Those compression shorts would be great!
I participated in a 24 hour race. While I didn’t make it the full 24 hours, I was able to run 76 miles in 19 hours. Hurt like hell, but I feel pretty awesome being able to say I did that. 😀
My personal goal right now is to run a 5K. I know it doesn’t seem like a hard feat but I have really fallen off the exercise wagon the past few year. These shorts would be an amazing addition to help me get out there!!
I want to set a new marathon PR in June!
My greatest athletic achievement is the marathon I ran in October and my goal is the one I have next month!
My great athletic achievement was running the NYC marathon! It was also the toughest thing I’ve ever done but 100% worth it.
I have a half marathon in March and my first full marathon in May. I need to try the compression socks, but really its my hammies that are always sore!
My personal athletic goal is to run a half marathon by the end of this summer. I’m planning in running a few 10ks this spring to help me prepare!
I’ve just begun running regularly and I’m hooked. I would love to start running races and I first have my eye on a 5K.
my biggest personal goal would be to run 6 miles without stopping..this may seem so easy for other people, but i have yet to do that and hope to be able to one day!!!
My greatest accomplishment is running a sub 1:40 half marathon!
my greatest athletic achievement was running my first half-marathon last year! my new goal is to start swimming, and i completed my first swim workout yesterday!
My goal is to run the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon someday! Running is insanely hard for me so this is a huge goal for myself.
I’ve been eyeing those shorts for awhile – I’d love to win a pair!
I suppose my greatest athletic achievement was anchoring a winning and record breaking relay at my college championship swim meet my senior year. It was the icing on the cake (a team championship, event win, and a record)! But running my first marathon this past November is a close second! 🙂
I’d definitely say my marathon was my greatest achievement
Hi Julie! I’d love to try these shorts! I ran my first half marathon last year, and am hoping to run my first full marathon by the end of this year!
My greatest achievement was winning my college’s conference in the mile swim. That was ages ago…now my goal is to squat as much weight as you do….100 times. Craziness, chica!
Awesome! I’ve been needing some shorts like this! In November I ran my first half marathon! I’m hoping to run another one this year, too!!
completing my first marathon in november!
I’m running my first half marathon on April 15th! I’m excited but nervous–I am on a post early-graduation trip in South America before starting work and haven’t been able to run as easily, safely, or far as at home. Once I get home I’ll really only have 3 weeks to train as much as I want.
That being said, knowing that I’m signed up for the race has kept me in ok shape since starting traveling in January. Hopefully it wont be too painful getting back into it! (But the fact that these compression shorts might aid in that recovery is what’s gotten me to comment for the first time since reading your blog for almost a year!)
5k or Warrior Dash this year hopefully!
I would like to get a PR for my half-marathon in April