I'm a runner- can I wear this while training/racing for half marathons? Wondering if it's too bulky or uncomfortable for running long distances
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It should work. It is not tremendously bulky. I have seen much worse. It provides some minimal restriction with the moving up and down, and it provides more restriction/stability medial/lateral. I bought it for a very active girl in several sports (basketball, soccer, and softball). Even though it is not the same type of running as a marathon... she made no complaints of discomfort running up and down court/field repeatedly or during conditioning at the start of the seasons. She has had repetitive ankle sprains. Since getting the brace....not one ankle injury!
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I don't recommend it. it is not elastic enough to provide good compression therapy. I returned this item. Mueller ankle brace (which I bought at Wal-Mart) is a lot better, less bulky, a lot more comfortable.
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I think it was a waste of money.... Didn't help me one bit! I guess it depends what you need it for... I needed it for stability and felt like I was just wearing a sock so it didn't help me the way I needed it to!
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I've run with and without wearing a sock under the brace. Either way the brace is very comfortable, no chafing or irritation.
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The device is not bulky, I´ve played soccer with them for about 90 minutes without problems; just have to check the laces aren't too tight, as I play soccer I have time to readjust. I don't know how many time you'll require wear those in the marathon.
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I use this for tennis, up to 3+ hours of playing and for me, not bulky or uncomfortable. Comfort for long distance will depend on how tightly you cinch the laces and how snug you apply the straps.
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I use it when I play tennis usually 2 hrs of straight play and its great. Just don't wrap the bottom too tight otherwise your foot will cramp!
775943
Yes! Very comfortably. I actually switch hands and have run a couple 20 milers with it. It's awesome.
866113
If you're going to be running a 10k, it's definitely going to get hot and humid in the mask, so I'm not sure it would be such a good idea. And it might bounce around a bit while running, making it extremely difficult to see out of. That would be hilarious, but it would be equally difficult.
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Antoinette, I haven't tried a long run with this vest, but with short jogs, I find it too bouncy. I suppose I could cinch it tighter, but I'm kind of round abd it would make breathing difficult.
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Yeah there is extra space and its stretchy you might be able to fit in there. Ill be honest though this phone is so big that wearing it on your arm is always gonne be un comfortable. I recomment just holding it in you hand when you run
70930
Its great for running but use the side straps so it doesnt bounce. It can be hard to breathe when using all 50 lbs.
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I would say yes. I mostly wear mine to work. I'm a CNA so at work I'm on my feet with lots of getting up and down and lifting. I'm not a runner, but it's a really nice brace
1711267
. The wrap shouldn't be a problem as you run. I fits as tight as you want it to but I don't even feel mine after I have my shoes on.
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You can but made for weight lifting. Might not be very comfortable while running with belt. Hope this helps!
1858650
It might be a bit bulky but it's really light weight, if it's strapped down tight it isn't going to move while running. I am 5'9" and have small wrists.
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It is quite bulky, and is not intended for quick movement(running, jumping, etc). If you want something you have a bit more freedom of movement in, I suggest you skip this one and continue your search.
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It is longer than I would like, but I always run the cord down behind me instead of in front so it's not a problem for running. I clip a ipod shuffle to the hem of my shirt on the left side and go. No problem. I never use headphones for weight workouts, so I don't know if I'd have the same experience then.
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Yeah it would be way to hot I sweat to death in about 60 degree weather running around with it on, get under armour heat gear base layer or nike pro combat
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I wear my Izumi jacket everywhere..to the gym, the grocery store..so limiting it to just running or biking is too narrow a description a fit for such a functional part of my busy day.
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I don't want to discourage you, but I don't think this is a very good idea. I find that the vest doesn't fit that snugly (at least on me) - it bounces and would probably chafe. But I've only tried with a T-shirt underneath. Maybe with another layer or two it might work, but then there's the heat factor. I've been walking briskly on a treadmill (along with doing pushups and pullups) with it and that's works nicely, but I think that running with it might be overly-ambitious. But I could be wrong.
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I will say yes. I recommend getting it to fit like a under Armour shirt. Which they are designed to fit that way. I think it would work fine. As long as you have a shirt over it. This will help hold it in place better when running.
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Length will fit. I'm 5'11 and pretty close to the shape of the guy in the picture. It's a tight fit in my chest area. It cuts in a little tight in my chest but I personally don't mind because I'm only using it to keep a better posture when running so I can isolate the strain on my stomach. It's one of those things that you have to get use to the little discomfort. Over all I would say women with larger breast may not like the product the strap might be to tight on the under side. I have mine at the largest size. If you can get pass that discomfort then this is A+ product. I would try it it's definitely better the all the other ones I looked at. Length will fit. I'm 5'11 and pretty close to the shape of the guy in the picture. It's a tight fit in my chest area. It cuts in a little tight in my chest but I personally don't mind because I'm only using it to keep a better posture when running so I can isolate the strain on my stomach. It's one of those things that you have to get use to the little discomfort. Over all I would say women with larger breast may not like the product the strap might be to tight on the under side. I have mine at the largest size. If you can get pass that discomfort then this is A+ product. I would try it... » Read More Length will fit. I'm 5'11 and pretty close to the shape of the guy in the picture. It's a tight fit in my chest area. It cuts in a little tight in my chest but I personally don't mind because I'm only using it to keep a better posture when running so I can isolate the strain on my stomach. It's one of those things that you have to get use to the little discomfort. Over all I would say women with larger breast may not like the product the strap might be to tight on the under side. I have mine at the largest size. If you can get pass that discomfort then this is A+ product. I would try it it's definitely better the all the other ones I looked at. « Show Less