Why an Ultra Trail Runner Recharges From the Couch (Without Skipping a Beat)
You’d expect Claudia Rincon to be outdoors.
Winding through forest trails. Beating the sunrise. Conquering hills for fun.
And you'd be right.
She’s a 34-year-old ultra trail runner, strength trainer, and NYC-based event planner who trains 4 to 6 times a week. Her Instagram is a mix of muddy sneakers, elevation maps, and oat milk cappuccinos.
But here’s the part you don’t see:
Claudia’s favorite recovery ritual happens in the calmest place possible — her living room couch, phone in hand, wearing Flowell compression pants that cover her legs all the way up.
“Recovery is essential,” she told us. “I just don’t perform the same without it.”
The Challenge: When Strong Legs Get Sore
Trail running is beautiful — and brutal. Steep climbs hammer the quads, fast descents tax the calves and IT bands, and long runs leave the legs swollen and sluggish the next day.
“I used to just push through soreness,” Claudia admits. “But then I’d get injured or burn out.”
She started looking for a smarter way to recover. Something structured, but effortless. Something she could actually stick to.
The Solution: Active Recovery With Zero Effort
Claudia’s first Flowell session was a turning point.
“I was surprised how good it felt. It’s strong, but not aggressive. I didn’t expect it to feel that complete.”
Flowell’s smart compression therapy helps reduce muscle soreness and promote circulation using air-powered massage technology — all while you rest. Claudia uses it between runs or on strength days, even while texting or planning her next trail trip.
“I don’t have time for long recovery rituals. Flowell makes it easy — and I know it’s working.”
Recovery Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought
Claudia proves what many women already feel:
You can be strong — and still need help recovering.
Especially if your legs are what carry you up hills, into races, or just through life.
