New Arm Sleeves and Back to the Trails

FINALLY!!! We got a lot of rain last week and the major trails close by closed for a bit. My running buddy and I were able to hit one of our favorite local trails this morning for 14 glorious miles. It was beautiful. Everything was very green and quiet out with views of snow covered mountain tops in the background. I've missed the trails, more then I thought I did. I could tell a difference in my legs doing the trail run this morning versus paved trail. My legs definitely felt more tired and heavy towards the end.

I also tried out some new arm sleeves from Orange Mud today. I used them for my short run yesterday and enjoyed them. I brought them out on my run today to see how they would hold up for longer runs. Also, while I love having the thumb holes on my Louva Gear arm sleeves it has been messing with my iWatch being under it. The OM arm sleeves were super soft, stayed put and wicked sweat away so that I wasn't cold. I don't know how tough they hold up yet as I haven't worn them very much and I haven't washed them yet. I will make an updated post on these arm sleeves once I can test them out more. Oh and these are also made out of bamboo. I just used a pair of gloves to help keep my hands warm for the first few miles where I would normally just tuck them in on my Louva Gear ones. The Louva Gear arm sleeves are nice as well. I have had a pair for almost 2 years and they still are holding up great. I keep a pair in my car too just in case I forget some at home. 

If you are interested in purchasing the Orange Mud arm sleeves then please feel free to use my personal link https://www.orangemud.com/#_l_4x (this lets them know that I sent you) and use code VALERIESPEEPS at check out for 10% off.

Today on my run I rocked:
Orange Mud VP2 Hydration pack
Orange Mud Visor, buff and arm sleeves
Orange Mud 1/4 zip pullover I used for the first 4 miles. It is attached to my bag in first picture
INKnBURN Motion Tank and Denim shorts
ProCompression Black socks
HokaOneOne Challenger ATR
Tailwind Nutrition Raspberry Buzz in my water