Good morning and happy Saturday! I know so many of you look forward to this day all week. I will be working most of the day and tomorrow morning, but I still look forward to a small date night later tonight!
A couple of weeks ago McDavid sent me a pair of their Women’s Compression Tights to try out.
They came just in time as I start back into running. After 6 weeks off you will be surprised how sore you can become after a 3 mile run!
A few awesome features of McDavid Compression Tights:
- Targeted Compression Technology increases blood flow to large muscle in the glutes, thighs and calves for a more complete recovery post competition and workouts
- Anatomically designed stitch locations are relaxed compression at the news enhance comfort and fit
- Low-rise design with fold-over waist adds to all-game comfort
- hDc Moisture Management Technology is all about cool and dry
- 6-thread flat-lock technology for strength at the seams
A few questions I had off the bat:
What is Target Compression Technology?
“Targeted compression is everything you love about intelligent compression – increased blood flow, muscle stability and rapid recovery – focused on a specific area. All the benefits of compression are trained and targeted where they are needed most.”
The compression tights target the glutes, thighs and calves. Exactly where any runner needs compression when trying to recover.
What is hDc Moisture Management Technology?
“When you perform you want hydration in you, not on you. Our hDc technology is super smart, moisture-wicking fabric that breathes easily and often. hDc draws sweat away from your skin and breaks it down for quick evaporation. This works equally well when performing in hot environments – you remain cool, while in cold conditions – you remain warmer.”
Companies often use these big terms they’ve created and I always wonder what does that really mean?
The thing that stood out most to be about the hDc technology is that it can be used in all climates. Living where I do you get extremes of both. Last summer we had the hottest summer on record in a long time and this winter we are the #1 snowiest city in the country. I need to be prepared for any condition.
During my training, compression helped me to recover quicker and be ready for the next day’s run. I would wear compression socks during runs and then once I had showered I loved putting on compression leggings as they helped to increase the blood flow throughout my entire leg.
I loved that the McDavid Compression Tights were really easy to get on. I love compression but it can be such a pain sometimes when you struggle to put them on.
Of course, compression should be tight in order to deliver the optimal effect but it was nice to find a pair of compression tights that were easy to get on and still performed as they’re supposed to.
These pants are easy to wear when lounging around and while at the gym. The first time I tried them out was during a recovery day where I spent 45 minutes on the elliptical.
They would just as easily work to do a slow easy run in as well.
They are extremely breathable and helped to keep my legs cool even when sweating in the gym.
The pants themselves are made up of: 80 & 85% nylon/15 & 20% spandex.
If you are a runner, avid athlete or someone who spends a lot of their time on your feet you will love these. They are thin enough to wear underneath your clothing while at work or out running errands.
I like to wear them layered underneath especially since it is so cold out they are a great second layer to keep me warm and help my legs recover at the same time.
McDavid has offered to giveaway a pair of McDavid Women’s Recovery Tights to one of my readers!
Enter via the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway will run until 11:59 PM EST Friday, March 14th. I will announce the winner in next Saturday’s post.
Good luck!
[Tweet “McDavid Compression Recovery Tights Review and Giveaway via @LovingOnTheRun #runchat #run #mcdavidUSA”]
I’d like to try these! I’ve only ever tried compression socks
These tights look amazing and I would love to try them out:)
I would love to try these! I love compression socks, so I think these leggings would be great.
I follow you on pinterest
I’d wear them after long runs (for sure) and after hard yoga sessions.
I’d wear them after runs – I’m just getting started as a runner 🙂
I love my compression socks, but have not yet leapt into the full tights version. I love compression for recovery –> can really turn around the sore feeling (I admit I have slept in the socks and reluctantly took them off to shower only before they went back on)
I would wear them for outside runs in the cold.
I would love to try these. Maybe they’ll help my ‘dead leg.’
Those are super cute tights. I wear compressions socks for all my long runs – I love them.
These would be great for post long run while lounging around the house!
Those tights look serious! I’ve never tried compression pants just socks. Great giveaway.
I’m getting back into double digit runs, so these would be perfect!
These look like they would be perfect to throw on after a long run. YES PLEASE! 🙂
I would use these as I increase my mileage back up after an injury
I’m marathon training, so these would be awesome to wear post-run!
Would love to try these tights
I would not mind trying a pair of these out. They look nice too. I have never tried a compression stocking or tights.
While I am not sold on the science behind compression – I am totally sold on how they make me feel.
I would use them during my long runs, for sure!
I’d wear them on Saturday nights because usually I race 5Ks on Saturday and do long runs on sunday!
I really need these for recovery! I’m sore from training and crossfit and only have compression socks but need some help for my thighs and booty!
These pants look awesome. I definitely need to try them after long runs and hill work, my calves get tight some days.
I would use these pants while foam rolling… double awesome!!
I have a pair of the McDavid True Compression Recovery Pants for men… they feel pretty good and my calves feel a little less sore after a long run. My only knock is that they feel like they retain heat or something… it’s nice for a run during the cold months but guess I’ll see how it feels once it gets warmer out there.
I just started wearing compression socks and I am very happy with them. I would love to try the compression pants.
For my long runs:)
You know I LOVE compression socks, but the only pair of compression tights I have is the cheapest pair I could find on Amazon. I think I got what I paid for, if you know what I mean, but I’ve always been anxious to try others!!!
These would be great after a hilly run!
Very interested in getting into compression gear. My husband wears leg sleeves (he found socks always fell down) and says they really helped him. Thanks for sponsoring such a great giveaway and for the review!
I’ve been interested in compression gear for a log time but haven’t gotten the nerve up to buy it sense its so expensive! These tights look really cool and would be perfect for me to wear after track or cross country meets ( I’m a high school runner!) to help me recover! I love reading your blog!
haha I knew something looked funny! *since
Thanks for sharing! I’ve tried compression socks, but now I’m intrigued by the tights!
I would to use these on my runs!
I like compression tights, but I haven’t found the perfect brand yet. I would love to give these a try!
I would try these out for after workouts when lounging around the house.
I would use these for my long runs or for days when I work (I am a dishwasher so I am up on my feet for 7 hours and I know these would really help with sore legs at the end of the day)
I’d use then when I run.
Training for a marathon and could use these!
I would love to try these out after my long runs!
definitely on long runs! i have compression socks that i LOVE but these tights sound awesome…especially for the cold temps we’ve been having in boston lately!!
These would be awesome for after runs!
Recovery is one of my primary focuses this season. I would wear the recovery tights after double digit runs. Thank you for this opportunity!
Oh, I’d LOVE to try those!!
I would use the tights for recovery from my long runs on Saturdays!
This hdc technology sounds awesome! I too experience hot summers and cold winters and that sounds like the perfect pair of tights!
Those are actually really cute!
I’d love to try these especially for training for my first half marathon!
I love compression socks (and shorts and calf/knee sleeves – these from 110%). Always looking for new brands & items and I’ve never tried full tights, nor tried them to run in. Would be nice after my marathon on Sunday!
Would love to try these. Training for a duathlon right now and think these would be so helpful!
I have only tried compression sleeves. Would love to try these!
I have only used compression socks before. I’d use these tights after working out.
I am all about compression clothing! I love compression socks and they work wonders for recovering sore muscles!
I would try these on easy runs and wear them after my long runs. Great giveaway!
I would love to try these! Recently got serious about running & have been looking into compression wear
I love my compression calf sleeves and I would LOVE to try the tights…I would wear them after long/hard runs and maybe even during! 🙂 I just stumbled on your blog the other day and as a runner engaged to another run, I’m loving reading through your archives. Very informative and inspiring! 🙂
I would love these for long runs! 🙂
see ADRIENNE run