Those of you gluten-free people, bear with me while I touch on another great running product. Those who are gluten-free & runners – bonus!
I did a review last month that you can read here on Zensah’s Running Leg Sleeves. After that review, I was contacted by Zensah and asked if I was interested in reviewing their seamless long sleeve compression shirt. Of course I was! I am all about the running gear & if the shirt was anything like my leg sleeves, I was in for a treat! A few days later I received a complimentary shirt to review.
About Zensah:
Based on the Italian word “SENZA” meaning to be “without” so too should athletes be “without limits.” This mantra inspires us each and every day to create the most cutting edge sports apparel. All of our products are developed using seamless technology, simply meaning they are made without seams.
Zensah was created to help athletes at all levels improve their performance by utilizing innovative sportswear made with cutting edge technology.
Zensah’s revolutionary seamless design consists of an ultra-breathable, moisture wicking fabric that draws sweat away from the body, allowing the garment and athlete to stay cool, dry and light. Zensah®, the pioneer of graduated compression apparel, has created revolutionary seamless sportswear designed as a true second-skin fit, giving the athlete greater performance, comfort and mobility.
Our technology has allowed us to create groundbreaking products and enhance our athletes’ performances not only in training but more importantly in competition.
Zensah’s Sales and Marketing office is based in Miami, Florida.
I have now worn the shirt 3 different times – once to cross train, once for a shorter run and once for a 12 miler. The first 2 workouts were inside at the gym & the shirt did a great job of wicking away the sweat and keeping me cool. I was no “wamer” wearing this long sleeve shirt inside than I was wearing my typical tank top. The last run, my 12 miler, was done outside. I wore the shirt as part of my layering with it being the bottom layer. I have had a problem recently with my shirts causing chaffing on my long runs – this shirt did not do that! No chaffing! I added another l/s shirt over the Zensah & a thermal running jacket. It was 18 outside when I started my run that morning.
What I loved about this shirt:
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lightweight & doesn’t seem to get any heavier when it is sweaty (gross, but a fact of life in running and/or sports)
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wicks away sweat
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no chaffing
The only complaint I have:
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The shirt rides up – I would pull it down & it came just over my hips, but it would ride up around my waist while running. Not a huge deal and I just pulled it back down every now & then. This was really noticeable on my 12 miler.
I still stand by my recommendation of Zensah products. I wear my leg sleeves on every run and after every long run, too. My calves & shins have never felt better during training.



My son and me, November 2000. This is before we were gluten-free/diagnosed Celiac.


You are welcome! I love them!
I am so glad you shared about these products. I’ve tried to run in the past and instantly always get shin splints. I’m going to give the product a try
Thanks!
Oh jeeze I hate when shirts ride up! Sometimes I just end up tucking them in my pants especially if I have on layers. I totally want to try some compression sleeves and recovery socks! Nice review Kim!
Thanks Andrea!!
I got the sleeves at Road Runner Sports off of 23/270.
Kim
Thanks for the review…cool that they sent you a shirt to review!
Any review of sports bras??? I can’t seem to find one that doesn’t case chaffing under the arms, rub my skin raw under the closure or make my ribs feel like they are being crushed in a vise!
No, no sports bras yet! Zensah does make one, though. I have no real chest to speak of, so I can get away with what is in my running tanks or the 2 that I bought at Target (Champion line).
Thanks for this review, I was thrilled to read about those socks. I haven’t seen any other runner & gluten-free blogs so I’m looking forward to following this one
Also, I would be curious to see what your weekly menu looks like when you’re training – I never know if I’m eating an appropriate ratio of carbs
Hi Jaime!
Here is a link with a bunch of menus:
http://www.glutenfreeislife.com/?s=weekly+menu+
This is only dinner. I am working on a post that will go up in the next week on what I eat daily. I have one or 2 from last summer/fall. Here they are:
http://www.glutenfreeislife.com/?p=1454
http://www.glutenfreeislife.com/?p=1916
Feel free to email me with questions – I am happy to help!
Kim
LOL! Kim, you are lucky you don't have a problem in the "chest" area! I'm not huge or anything, but I'm definitely going to have to figure something out. I saw several nice running bras at Fleet Feet today, but wasn't ready to fork over $45 for one.
Hey, BTW, Mark bought some kind of compression sleeves that have removable ice packs in them today. I'm thinking I may have to steal them…or we'll have to alternate icing days. LOL!
Lisa,
OUCH! That is $$!!! I have never seen the sleeves with the ice packs! COOL!!
This is the first time I heard of the brand Zensah. I wish Zensah would send me a shirt to review as well.. lol