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8/15/08
To Whom It May Concern:
It is rare that a product is so fabulous that I have to stop and write that company. I purchased one of your sport bras and found it to be the most comfortable and best fitting jog bra I have ever worn...I promptly went out looking for another. It is nearly impossible to find a jog bra that has a large cup size that fits a narrow back...and... that you can wear as a sport top! It's the bra I run in every day...no bouncing ...no chafing...just one happy girl. I noticed all the on-line stores you recommended...but what retail stores carry your product? Thank you for addressing the larger busted but thin girls who run...you made this runner a :-) girl
Sincerely,
M. M.
7/31/08
I spent this past weekend running the North Face 24 Hour Around the Lake Ultra. I had a wonderful experience and I personally want to take the time to say thank you to CW-X performance conditioning wear. During the event I got the nickname TIGHTS people kept asking why I was wearing tights on such a hot day. It’s true I was wearing tights but of course they weren’t just any old pair of tights they were the CW-X Ventilator Tights. I ran in them for the entire race, they became a part of me and it made a huge difference in my performance, giving my legs the support they need in all the right places. As the day grew hotter and hotter I thought I would have to change into a pair of shorts but the CW-X Ventilator Tights kept my body core cool even when the temperature rose. Just one amazing piece of gear I’ll never be without. On top of that I managed to finish in 1st place! I’m feeling good, resting the legs and enjoying the moment. Thank you CW-X for being there every step of the way.
Sincerely,
R. P.
7/10/08
Your Expert Tights rock and the LiteFit Top is great! In fact, I wore my LiteFit Tops in the Primal Quest Montana 2008 race where my team placed 19th out of 58 teams. It was a brutal race, but at least we finished the full course which was our goal. The weight of the shirt is perfect. We had huge temperature swings in Montana. Almost 90 degrees some days and then in the upper 40’s at night. I would just push the sleeves up during the heat of the day and then pull them down at night. It was the perfect base layer. It was warm enough that I didn’t need the Insulator Tights, but I did wear my Expert Tights and I think they helped get me through the race. My knee was acting up and then my IT band started tightening up. The tights seemed to help hold everything snug and get me through the long treks, especially the last one! I’ve told my Primal Quest team mates and friends to go to their local retailer and check the stuff out. Thanks for a great product!
Chad Markle
2/15/08
I have been meaning to send you an email to let you know about the CW-X running tights I bought from you last week. I ran 17 miles on Saturday along T. H. between Dairy Ashford and Beltway 8 so I did have some hills incorporated in to the run. I have to say, I am impressed with the product. My legs did not fatigue during the run and more importantly, after the run my legs did not feel like I had just run 17 miles. I will wear these tights for all my long runs from now on. In fact, I want to take a look at the ¾ shorts and the triathlon shorts.
Thanks,
H
1/30/08
I was given a pair of your tights to use by Zack Wittkamp at The Runner's Source in Newport News, Va and I must say I was skeptical at first. I did a couple of trial runs in them and felt a bit less muscle fatigue than normal, so I thought there might be something to it.
I raced my first ultra-marathon this past Saturday in them and all I can say is WOW! Keep in mind that this race is Mountain Mist 50K and is considered one of the toughest Ultra's in the SouthEast. I had minimal training coming into it and expected to have a sub-par performance. Well, let's just say that when your muscles are properly supported as they were by my CW-X tights, fatigue stays away for a much longer time. I placed 49th overall in a time of 5h 33m 46s and my legs felt great the entire time. The temperature was hoovering just above freezing, yet I never felt the chill in my legs throughout the entire race. I have attached a picture at around mile 20 of the race. As you can see, the CW-X tights were doing their job superbly. I think I may have to look into using your product for my Ironman and Kona attempts this year.
Thanks,
--
Train Hard - Train Safe,
Coach Dan
1/14/08
I had to share this. I gave my 17 year-old daughter a pair of Stabilyx for Christmas. The following is the text message she sent me right after she ran in them for the first time.
"DAD! Wow. Those tights!.....Auh. You can't stop! You just keep going and going........THANK YOU!!!"
Great product, thanks to you, my wife has a pair. Then she bought me a pair for Christmas. We are all running happy.
Have a great day.
B. E.
12/4/07
I read about your product in Runner's World almost a year ago. The article discussed how using your product would create less fatigue when running which would in turn drop overall times while running. I was sceptical as I honestly did not believe a product such as clothing could actually make a difference. I am now a very firm believer in your technology and products. I purchased Stabilyx tights and shorts and used them through the year in both training and actual races. This year I had personal best times in the 10Km 42:14 previous time was 43:30, 1/2 Marathon 1:33:53 previous time was 1:37, Marathon 3:18 previous time was 3:39. The Marathon was very important as I was attempting to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I did qualify and in doing so I drop 21 minutes off my Marathon time!!
Thanks for a great product.
R. M.
11/20/07
On Sunday, November 4, I ran the New York City Marathon wearing the CW-X Pro tights and ran the best marathon of my life so far. My previous best was 2:58:15, on the fast, flat Chicago course and that day I ran 2:51:07 on the more challenging New York course. I kept thinking of your ads: "Here's David Buth with the 7:08 he dropped off his marathon time wearing CW-X pro tights."
I trained well, of course, and was encouraged by many inspiring people. I also set my mind on a goal and went for it. But these are things I do every race.
Running up First Avenue and on into the Bronx, I felt strong and fast and fresh. I wasn't in any pain until mile 24. Usually I start to wear down around mile 16-17, fight through a rough stretch at 21-22, and then just gut it out, but it was really different this time. Different enough that I have set my goal for the spring race to 2:44 and am confident I will make it. I also attribute it to your product enough that I have ordered insulated pro tights and top for winter training.
D. G. B.
11/10/07
In August of 2007 I set out on my first ultra-marathon, Mt. Disappontment, and suffered a severe injury to my left calf. By the end of the run it was twice the size of my right. The Dr. put me down for eight weeks of rest and anti-inflamitories. I need to start training for my next ultra-marathon, Twin Peaks, and the thought of having a compression pant to help me out came to my mind. I ran this by my Dr. and he told me it was a good idea. So off to my local running store, The Snail's Pace, and my man John told showd me the new Stabilyx running tights. He told me all about your product and informed me they were the Cadillac of all running tights.
My training has started and I can honestly say I wouldn't want to run in anything else. I warm-up faster, recover quicker, stay warm when in the cold and cool when it is hot.
Stabilyx is the BEST.
Keep up the good work.
Regards,
M. M. V.
08/03/07
Hi
wanted to share something with you folks.
so. i had hamstring surgery last year (2006) for a chronic injury that just would not heal. I was told my days as an endurance athlete were over, that a repaired hamstring could not rehabilitated to be a strong as one that strengthened naturally.
of course, my response was is to say "fuck that, i'll show you"
so rehad was long. lots of setbacks due to my impatience and drive. then, in October of that same year, I was given a pair of cw-x expert half tights, and pro full tights by a friends of mine who is also a physical therapist. her comment was that she felt like while i was doing the rehabilitation program in the clinic, returning to running wearing the cw-x products would help me to remain balanced and enhance total muscle performance. As I am sure you know, not running means not only were my hamstrings weak, the rest of my muscle beds needed reconditioning as well.
so, without getting into details. i am back at full strength almost 10 months later. along the way, i was able to finish second at the american river 50 mile, the second largest and competitive 50 miler in the US. my mileage and strength have moved past where I was prior to injury and I am fitter and stronger than I have ever been.
I can say from October 11th, 2006 until April 29th, 2007 I wore cw-x tights on every one of the runs I did, including my 50 mile race. I have since continued to wear them occasionally through the summer months, and will resume wearing them full time once the temp dips below 90. BTW; did you know the half tights work really, really well in the rain?
I have thanked my PT. I also wanted to thank you, as well .
website for the 50 miler: http://www.run100s.com/AR50/
results for 2007: http://www.run100s.com/results/ar07.htm
Take Care
S. W.
07/13/07
I have been running since 1978 and have been in search of a good running bra ever since. At last, 29 years later I have found a bra that is comfortable, supportive and doesn't chafe. I have run with 2 bras, bras from NASA, under amour, Nike, Addias, Rebok, Brooks, etc and none have given me the support that I get with my cw-x. I have worn it to race a 15K as well as in a duathlon with a 2 mile race and a 5K. It didn't even chafe me in 90 degree heat. I bought it based on a recommendation from Joan Osborne who co owns The Running Place in Newtown Square, PA. It felt right the minute I tried it on. I am so pleased to finally be able to run and not worry about chafing or bouncing. I should have known it was good when I read that the parent company is Wacoal. I only wear Wacoal as my everyday bra. It to is comfortable and provides good support as well as shape.
D. D.
07/09/07
The CW-X sports support bra and shorts are an athlete's dream. They provide support for sprints, feel and look great, and are comfortable while being functional. I wear CW-X at home, even when I'm not training!
B. J. B.
07/02/07
Hi there,
I have recently purchased a pair of Women's Conditioning Wear Pro Tights, and I wanted to give you some feedback.
I have had a back injury which has plagued me for 15 years. I often have a lot of difficulty with the majority of excerise or sporting activities, and I regularly take pain killers. The back pain often creates a lot of muscular pain in my legs.
Recently I decided to learn to ski, despite knowing the pain that I would incur. I took three lessons, and could barely walk afterwards, but I persevered. Then I read about Conditioning Wear in the local snow stores brochure (Snow Center, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand).
Although somewhat expensive, I thought I would purchase some Pro Tights, in the hope that they would be effective.
What a surprise I had after my next skiing lesson. I had almost no pain at all!!!! My physio is a tri-athelete, and I have told him (and everyone else I can) about Conditioning Wear, and how beneficial they are.
So, I just wanted to say what a wonderful product you provide, and I just wish I could afford to buy a pair for every day of the week!!
Thankyou!!!
Kind regards,
A. B.
06/01/07
I wanted to write and let you know that I'm SO pleased with my latest purchase of the CWX Firm Support Bra. I spoke to a sales rep at the Fargo Marathon Expo 2 weeks ago, and despite his knowledge, I was still sort of skeptical. Then, I was at my local Store and saw there were some different styles and I bought one.
I tried it this morning, and despite being a 34D, I ran like I ran when I was 40# lighter and a mere 34A (if that).
I'm actually going back to my local store to buy at least 3 more, and I'm planning on buying one for my mother, mother-in-law and 2 of my girlfriends.
I'm in love, plain and simple.
Keep up the good work!
M.B.
05/21/07
I'm a 25-year old former NCAA cross country runner, and I had my first child in March. Let's just say that before my pregnancy, I had no need for your product, but "they" grew at an astronomical rate during those first few months. I was piling on the sports bras just so I could run comfortably. My mother bought me one of your bras during my 4th month, and I am in love.
I was able to run in relative comfort through my 8th month because of your product. I just bought another one of your bras, so now the first one doesn't have to get washed every day! I'm just really grateful, and I wanted to thank you. Now my sport doesn't have to cause me pain because I'm a newly-busty nursing mother. Thank you!!!!
C. K.
05/06/07
Hi,
My boyfriend and I are active cyclists here in Florida and are also mountain hikers. Unfortunately, we each are regulars at the dermatologist for melanoma and other skin cancer issues, so I bought the Lit Fit long sleeve shirt for myself and one for my boyfriend. We LOVE THEM. They are cool and breathable even in the bright midday sun. They are FABULOUS!
Question: Can you please design a pair of biking pants that are full length, with the lower torso support of your Stabilyx design and the leggings with the Lit Fit technologist? PLEASE???
Let me know if you can put that on the drawing board. You would be ahead of market curve, and it would be an incredible opportunity to start promoting the SPF protection aspect of your clothing.
Gratefully Yours,
L. B.
04/30/07
Great to see you once again at the Boston Marathon Expo...and thanks for the Vaseline tip. As you likely know, the weather was not nearly as bad as predicted, but was something less than ideal for sure.
As it turned out, I wore my CW-X Insulator top on race day with great success. I'd never worn that top on more than a 16 mile training run, so I was a bit reluctant to wear it on race day. I can honestly say that I could not have been happier. The weather (and apparent temp.) changed quite a bit over the course of the 3:01:43 it took me to get from Hopkington to Boston, and my core temperature was nearly perfect throughout. No chills, very limited sweating.
My time was 5 minutes off my marathon PR, but for that course, on that day, I am very pleased with my results. Thanks again for the pro-deal...the tights and the top got me through some tough winter training in Downeast Maine! Feel free to contact me should you want any additional feedback.
Warm Regards,
T. F. T.
04/23/07
This sports bra (CW-X Xtra Support) is fantastic!!!! This is the 2nd one I'm buying from Two Roads. I've never had so much comfort and support when I run! Before this bra, I use to wear 2 sports bras for support. Not any more!! I'd highly recommend this to any woman who's looking for comfort and support!! Thanks to the person/persons who invented this bra! Thanks to Two Roads Fitness for their swift and accurate delivery. Signed- One happy runner!!
03/26/07
Dear CW-X,
I just had to write to you! I am an extremely frugal, picky runner who rarely dishes out compliments,......BUT.......I bought myself your running tights for Christmas this year, and they are just plain amazing! The support is far better than any of your competitors! I overcame a terrible calf strain because of the support the tights gave me. Also, I went flying on the ice about a month ago and landed directly on my tailbone (OUCH!) but because of the lower back support, I have been able to run through the injury and I'm healing well. I even wore the tights under my clothes to work on days when the above-mentioned injuries were bothering me.
I love them so much that tomorrow, when FINALLY it is going to be warm enough (I live in Massachusetts...) that I can run in just shorts, I almost hate to not wear my CW-X tights. They give me such outstanding support that I can run on days when various muscles are giving me these little twinges and I'm fine. I'm one of those crazy runners who runs every day (was out in a thunderstorm today) so I get those "twinges" often.
Anyway, these tights must have been designed by a real runner because they are perfect. So, what I'm trying to say is "THANK YOU!" I hate to spend money, and these were your most expensive model, but they are worth every penny. ALso, they fit just right! You really have a winner with this product
SIncerely,
J. R.
PS They even wash and dry well. I hope they will last for more than a year. I also hope the elasticity doesn't harden up over the summer, in other words, I hope that when I pull them out late in the fall they are still just like now. Should I use any special detergent? ...thanks again
03/01/02007
We just ran a 50 miler in Salt Lake City - good training for us Florida Boys! I dragged a new recruit to the Ultra scene out there with me - my buddy Brad Howe. He had been having some trouble with his IT band of late and I convinced him to order a pair of the pro tights from you guys... he did it and ran the first 15 miles with them on. He switched over to shorts at the aid station, got about 200yards down the trail and then turned around. He went back to the aid station, put the tights back on and motored on down the trail. He said the difference was remarkable! He continued the next 35 miles gushing about how much of a difference these CW-X pro tights made. We finished 34 & 35 of 74. With his first Ultra in the books, he even borrowed my pair to wear under his pants on the flight back home! I think we have a real convert here!
Your gear is the Best, I am a customer for life!
M. N.
02/11/2007
I bought the Expert tights right before a skiing week at Jackson Hole-Grand Targhee. I have a frayed meniscus in my right knee and was just coming off a lower back muscle spasm. I am 57 and do not get to ski nearly as much as I did when I lived in Northern Virginia (I now live in Orange County, CA). I wore the tights both for Alpine and X-Country (flat-track, the snow was too poor for backcountry). I skied all the trails except black diamond at Targhee for two full days (7 hours each day) and flat-tracked for 3.5 hours for two days. My knee never hurt. My lower back never hurt. My quads were sore from not skiing for a year, but not enough to stop me. These are great technical wear, especially for those of us that are boomers and have abused our bodies over the years. I will buy more of these tights, perhaps upgrading to the Pro or Stabilyx tights. I will recommend these to others. (I purchased at Backcountry.com)
J. D. K.
10/17/2006
Dear CW-X:
I recently saw an advertisement in Runners World for your Stabilyx conditioning tights and bought a pair online. Less than 24 hours later, I competed in a 5K road race, wearing the new tights. Not only did I significanlty improve my time, but many of the other runners were interested in, and complementary of, the tights - best of all I won the award for the fastest female runner in the 60-64 years age group.
Thank you for making a great product: I'll never race again without my CW-X's!
With best regards,
M. D.
09/27/2006
I purchased a pair of CW-X Pro Shorts and just completed my first marathon on 9/24/06.
My question:
I want to buy a pair of running tights. Thought at first I would buy the Pro tights but with the addition of the Stability line, I'm not sure which pair is best suited for long distance running?
During the marathon, I loved the support that the Pro Shorts provided my hamstrings, my focus going forward is more support for my knees.
Thank you for such a great product and your time in helping answer my questions.
Sincerely,
F. F.
08/15/2006
I have had 3 knee operations, and your running tights helped relieve
knee stress tremendously!
S. E.
05/29/2006
CW-X Representative:
I've only taken up running in the last 5 years, but having "knocked-knees" for the past 40 years has taken a toll on my knees. I had considered giving up running until my husband bought me a pair of CW-X expert running tights. These tights have eliminated my need for my knee braces & have totally eliminated my knee pain.
My main focus, however, is mountain bike training & preparation for 16-24 hour adventure races. These tights help with that as well. I was wondering if the tights are made in a lighter color--grey perhaps. I would love to use these tights during our races...but they are in mid July & the heat that the black material absorbs makes them nearly impossible to use; one of the main reasons a team does not finish one of these races is because of heat exhaustion. Do you have any suggestions of how I could use this product in the heat of the summer months?
J. D. W
04/21/2006
I ran a 3 minute personal best 2:55:40 at Boston 2006 in my CW-X tights at age 43. Most serious runners still have an aversion to wearing tights in races. My name is Brad Armstrong and I was bib #2290 this year. There are more pictures of me at www.marathonfoto.com . My previous personal best was at Chicago 2004, also wearing the same tights. I have not worn the tights in my 6 other slower, more painful Marathons.
B. A.
01/20/2006
I used your pro shorts on the Purdue Outing Club Adventure Race. The race is a 48 hour land navigation race that takes place over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. My team finished 3rd place out of 31 teams in 35 hours and 52 minutes. The course was very brutal. Only 4 teams finished intact and out of 135 participants only 21 finished. The race is held in Indiana. Indiana is a big
Adventure Racing state.
The pro shorts were outstanding. They kept my legs feeling fresh and not tired. I was afraid to buy the long tights because I am a big tall guy and thought that the conditioning web might not line up with my legs. I have recommended your product to several of my friends.
My team is doing another race in April, and I definitely will be wearing your shorts.
Thank you for a very good product
J. P.
12/17/2005
Dear CW-X,
I am so impressed with my CW-X Pro tights that I have written a review which I have attached.
Have you a problem with it and if you think it is ok would you be able to insert the correct logo wherever I have mentioned the product?
I would like to use it on my website and send it to various magazines but have a few questions.
1/ I had a lot of difficulty getting the tights, (eventually via Paragon and a trip to US) as they don't seem to be available outside the US. Having said that I have heard that Decathlon stores are stocking them and I think my nearest is in Malaga, Spain? Can you confirm European availability and the distributor?
2/ I would like to feature them on my website, www.axarsport.com as I have a shop section and we test and then sell innovative products. (CW-X is right up there with Rotor, un-saddle and Inov-8) It wouldn't really work though if readers outside US wanted to order as there seemed to be a reluctance to send overseas.
3/ I bought the pro tights and they have sorted out all my problems but this is generally a hot country. Running in the 3/4 may be slightly cooler (I had thought of rolling up the tights but I think they would be too tight below the knee).
I wondered about trying Pro-shorts as they would control the hip problem but would they leave me with a knee weakness?
I am concerned about this issue because the Team plan to run the 50km uphill race, Granada-Pico Veleta, billed as the toughest road race in the world as you run from 640m to 3394m on tarmac. The event is in August when it is hot! and wearing shorts is probably best?
I am a cyclist as well but affording all the pro tight range would be a bit expensive, I wear the pro tights under my cycling shorts at the moment but obviously I won't do in summer.
Hope you can advise, Happy 2006, Adios,
P. B.
