Sportique Get Going Cream

[left_image]http://lvrunningscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sportique.gif[/left_image]I received a sample of Sportique’s Get Going Cream a while back in a race swag bag. I decided to finally test it out this past weekend on my long run. According to the packaging this was the ultimate pre-workout warming up cream. It’s meant to “invigorate your muscles, increase blood circulation and prep your body for the strain to come.” According to the Sportique website this product will “produce long lasting warmth and stimulation of any muscle group.”

The product wasn’t excessively thick and the .01 fl oz packet was enough to cover both legs. I had to wash my hands immediately afterward because it felt a little greasy and the last thing I wanted was that greasy, sticky feeling, especially once I hit the streets and the sweat started dripping. No noticeable warmth at first from the lotion but that would soon change.

As my run continued I noticed that my skin began to feel warm, as if someone had a heat lamp an inch or two from my legs. It was not a good feeling. In fact, it became extremely annoying and I began cursing myself for even applying the lotion in the first place. I tried wiping it off but it was too late, the damage was done. My legs were on fire. When I finished my run the skies opened up and it began to rain. I sat down in the rain so that my legs could cool off with the rain drops but no, it got worse as the rain hit my legs. They started to burn even more. At that point all I could think of was a shower and washing the lotion off permanently. After that I felt much better.

A big two thumbs down to Sportique Get Going Cream from me. However, I would not be opposed to trying the Sportique Cooling Cream for a post-workout rub down.