REVIEW: Buff USA EcoStretch

Disclaimer: I received a Buff USA Original EcoStretch to use and review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews.

Hello.  I'm Barb and I am in injured runner.  I pretended to be fine for months, but then my spouse saw me running and made me promise to take time off.  He said that I ran like I was injured.  I took a month off and when I tried to run again, I felt something.  I went to the free injury clinic at my local run shop and left not with stretches, like usual, but with a phone number to call to schedule an appointment and get x-rays.  

That was July.  I had a stress fracture in my femur from "repeat trauma."  I was on crutches for what seemed like forever but was only two months.  Then, I was permitted to walk, but "not for exercise."  A few weeks later, I started physical therapy and was so happy to discover the AlterG, which allowed me to run without all of my bodyweight, which was a good thing since that had increased over the months without lacing up.

Then I was cleared to run outside but "no more than three times per week."  That last qualifier has been a little difficult, especially during this past holiday weekend, but all-in-all, I have followed all medical instructions.  I am now up to approximately nine miles a week (compared to 25 miles per week).  My pace is slow but I am outside and I could not be any happier.   

During my training to get back at it, I had the opportunity to test the Buff USA Original EcoStretch.  

My favorite way to wear the Buff is as a neck warmer because after a run, I typically move it up as a headband to keep my hair and sweat out of my face.  I have also worn the Buff Original EcoStretch as a hat, by typing one end together.  

I even used it as a mask, when I wanted to run into the coffee shop for a cup of joe and a muffin.  

I have had a lot of luck with Buff products.  They are easy to use, are machine washable and come in many fun patterns.  In fact, I have written about my love for Buff products before.  

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Lissa

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Review: Buff DryFly Neckwarmer and Hat

Disclaimer: I received a Buff DryFly Neckwarmer and Hat to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews.

I have used Buff products before, in fact I have at least one clean original in my running bag at all times. Usually, I use an original Buff for the purpose of pulling my hair back, covering my face on windy beach days, keeping my face/ears warm on those crazy winter days and even as a bracelet to wipe sweat off my face.

But when the opportunity to test the Buff DryFly Neckwarmer and Hat presented itself, I had to join in on the fun. The weather has recently started to get cool (30*) so I have finally had the opportunity to wear my new Buff DryFly Neckwarmer and Hat. Truth be told, now that I have been wearing them, I now know that I did not need to wait for it to get cold. Both the hat and neckwarmer are very light weight but provide sufficient warmth without overheating. 

Once nice surprise is the reflective design, which is great for dusk to dawn activity. The DryFly fabric is breathable and quick-drying (I hung it up wet, after a five mile run, and it was dry by the time I got out of the shower).

At the beginning of my runs, I am usually cold, but three miles in, I end up getting warm. The hat kept my head warm and the neckwarmer was perfect to pull down and away from my face/ears. I am looking forward to more early morning, cold runs with Buff!

Once concern I do have: I think my oldest has been eyeing the hat and I might find it under his snowboard helmet, by the end of the week. 

What about you? Have you tried any of the Buff DryFly products? What are your thoughts?