Saturday, May 4, 2013

KT Tape Review & Giveaway

I first saw KT Tape back when I did the Tinkerbell Half Marathon . Unfortunately at that expo I really didn't have the time to stop and get taped by them, I wish I had though because then I would have discovered how much I LOVE it!

As you may know I occasionally experience problems with Runner's Knee especially on my longer runs. I reached out to KT Tape to see if they'd give me a chance to try their product. I was so grateful that they sent me 2 whole rolls of KT Tape Pro!

I received the tape just in time for my back-to-back long run weekend. I was so excited to try it as I needed to take advantage of every recovery method possible for 17km on Saturday and then 24km on Sunday! I believe KT Tape and compression socks saved me that weekend, I'm not sure my knee would have survived...

When I first opened the box my biggest concern was being able to put the tape on in the right way so that it would support my knee and provide stability. However I need not worry because their directions are totally awesome, they even have videos with further description as well as printable instructions for each ailment.
Here is the Runner's Knee video:

Mine doesn't look quite as nice as the video but I definitely feel the support.

Contrasting tape for my back to back weekend!
Taping for BMO Vancouver International Half Marathon tomorrow!
It's not just for your knee, KT Tape Pro provides relief, support, and stability for a variety of issues, you can check that out here. At $19.99 for 20 Pro Strips it may seem on the expensive side but the convenience and value in the product makes it worth it in my opinion. I now have 4 rolls of KT Tape so I can match all my different running outfits!

Tomorrow's race is a pink day thus the pink KT Tape. I will have a review coming up, but I'll give you a hint; so far race weekend has been pretty A-MAZING including a lunch with Bart Yasso, so cool! You'll have to wait for the details because I need sleep before Half Marathon #14 tomorrow!

So to tie you over in the meantime here is my KT Tape giveaway:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

-Please note that KT Tape sent me only the product and is not compensating me for this review, it is solely based on my own experience with the product- 

33 comments :

  1. I would use on my knees and sheens

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  2. I have terrible knees and would love to use this stuff during my runs.

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  3. I use the tape to prevent blisters on the side of my feet. I LOVE this stuff and go through it so fast. So I could really use this!

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  4. Plantar fasciitis! and possibly my runner's knee

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  5. The occasional flare-up of runners knee, and to support my ankles.

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  6. I have a ba-zillion injuries.. so I can always use more KT Tape to help!

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  7. Ive been having issues with knee.

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  8. I would definitely use the KT tape on my knees...and maybe hamstrings.

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  9. Achilles! I am using Rocktape right now, but would love to give KT a try. Thanks!

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  10. I use it for both knees- same application you use! LIFE SAVER! <3 KT TAPE!

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  11. I would use KT Tape for hip flexor and/or ankle support!

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  12. I use it for my knee and ankle/arch support. LOVE this stuff!!

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  13. I struggle with plantar fasciitis and I know this would help immensely!

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  14. KT Tape SAVED my knees!! Love this stuff!

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  15. I use KT tape on my feet and hip! it was a lifesaver in my last race-- my hip didn't hurt once!

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  16. I would use KT Tape on my knees!

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  17. Plantar fasciitis!

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  18. I have Plantar fasciitis and so I would use it for that while running :)

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  19. I would use KT Tape for my knee pain! :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  20. I think I would use the tape mostly for my knee. It started bothering this week and I am training for a half. An injury would not be pretty right now. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  21. Love this. I have been wanting to try this with my knee and havent had a chance to check it out yet. Giveaway is a perfect opportunity. Thanks!

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  22. I have used similar tape in the past for my shin splints and it works miracles! Love it!
    Also been Crossfitting and see a lot of the athletes apply it to their knees and shoulders; so would be something great to keep in my gymbag!

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  23. For all of my running injuries, mainly knee and calves

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  24. My heel. During the last mile of my race last weekend my heel started killing me and it's gotten progressively worse:-(

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  25. I'd use it to support my knee during running! :)
    and ofcourse for recovery! :)

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  26. My feet have been having issues lately so I'd give it a go there!

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