GET YOUR COMPRESSION RIGHT FOR UTMB®

Before and after physical effort, compression aims to increase blood flow – and hence muscle oxygenation – to keep legs fresh, prevent swelling and eliminate toxins.

During the race, muscle contraction takes care of these elements, so the goal of compression is to limit muscle vibration and absorb shocks. This in turn reduces strain on structures and tendons, delays fatigue and prevents injury.

BEFORE

The days leading up to the race are often tricky to negotiate. A lot of time is spent wandering about town, standing around picking up the race pack, fitting in final training sessions… Blood can stagnate in your legs, making them feel heavy and achy – you feel cooked before the race even starts!

The Full Socks Race & Recovery provide progressive compression from the foot up, which acts a little like a tube of toothpaste to boost venous return, keeping legs fresh and preventing swelling.

DURING

Feet

The Pro Racing Socks Trail increase proprioception and grip of the foot in the shoe, reducing the risk of blisters and protecting the Achilles tendon.

Legs

Both the R2 calf sleeves and the Under Control Trail Shorts will reduce muscle vibration and absorb shocks, particularly during descents. This limits micro-lesions and muscle trauma, reduces strain on tendons, delays fatigue and prevents pain and cramps.

Upper body

Rather than compression, the Trail Postural SS Shirt offers unique technology woven directly into the back and abdominal area to help keep shoulders straight and core engaged, even in the final stages of the race when the body is begging to stop.

AFTER

You’re done! Everything hurts but remember: pain is temporary, glory lasts forever! And a pair of Full Socks Race & Recovery can make the pain go away faster.

The progressive compression accelerates blood flow for increased oxygenation of the muscles., Toxins are eliminated faster and inflammation is reduced.

Extra tips

• Avoid calf sleeves if you are static as your feet will tend to swell.
• Combine the  Full Socks Race & Recovery with Quad sleeves for full leg compression.