Happy Friday! I hope everyone has a great day! Tonight our Sunday school class at church is tailgating at the local High School Football game and it is doubling as a going away party for us. How fun! I will be sure to bring the camera.
On to the review!
Yesterday I wore my new Running Skirts compression socks on our 4 mile run. It was a little warmer out than expected so they made me hot quickly, but oh well!
BWAHAHA! I wore another one of my big racing shirts on purpose..and of course had to pair it with a pink skirt to match my pink socks and hat!!! In case you missed the shirt discussion, you can check it out HERE.
So…my husband doesn’t like to count when he takes pictures, hence me having one eye open in this next one. Thanks, dear.
Let’s try that again!
So, it took me a few minutes to get these babies on. It would have been funny to videotape. Boy were they tight! (yes yes, I understand that’s the whole point but still!) It felt really weird at first when we started the run but I got used to it. They actually felt really good on my legs! We only ran 4 miles so I didn’t really get to test them out long, and we had to shower right after so we could get to the fair so I didn’t wear them after my run as some do, But I definitely think they helped my legs to not feel as sluggish and heavy during my run. I am going to test them out again tomorrow when we do 14 miles (yikes!) and I will probably talk about them again.
QOTD: What is your favorite thing about compression socks?
Running With Sass 
October 15, 2010 at 8:09 am
Bryan likes to wear his compression socks after a hard run to help with recovery. I don’t think he actually runs in them though. May be an idea for post-half marathon.
October 15, 2010 at 8:56 am
I am going to wear mine after my 14 miler tomorrow and see if they help!
October 15, 2010 at 8:14 am
I wore mine yesterday to the airport and they were so itchy. So I wore Jeffs home this morning and they were itchy too. I just hate tight stuff on my legs. They remind me of tights from my years as a dancer! I don’t know how you run in them!
October 15, 2010 at 8:58 am
are they the same brand? mine weren’t itchy at all! hhmm interesting.
October 15, 2010 at 8:18 am
Favorite thing about my compression socks? Hmmmm…I like everything about them! 🙂 They are a bit of a struggle to put on though. 😉
October 15, 2010 at 8:58 am
yes lol! I bet I looked so silly trying to get them on yesterday!
October 15, 2010 at 8:37 am
I don’t have compression socks (yet) so I can’t comment on my favorite part, but I really want a pair!
October 15, 2010 at 9:49 am
I have a pair of compression socks I use for recovery only. I’ve never tried running with them on. Is there an added benefit?
October 15, 2010 at 11:44 am
this is what I have found:
The primary rationale behind wearing compression socks in a race is that they may enhance venous return to the heart through a more efficient calf muscle pump, leading to increased endurance capacity. And there is the notion that because muscles are kept more compact, balance and proprioception are improved and muscle fatigue is minimized.
October 15, 2010 at 11:54 am
So, would it be weird if I wore those things when I really don’t need them? You just look so sassy! No point intended. Good luck on your 14 miler!
October 15, 2010 at 11:57 am
I think you ALWAYS need them lol! increased circulation, faster recovery, yes please!
and thanks!
October 15, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I’ve never worn compression socks because I just started running and don’t go long distances. However, I’ve been seeing a lot of people wearing them lately.
October 15, 2010 at 2:37 pm
they double as something to keep you warm in the cold weather hhaha!
October 15, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I love my compression socks. They really do make my legs feel better. I’ve worn them during and after a long run. I have black ones but I want the pink ones now 🙂
October 15, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I think the pink ones make me run faster just because they are cute 🙂
October 15, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Best thing about compression socks?
They have been the single biggest factor in getting me through injuries and keeping me healthy! I love all things compression: socks, sleeves, tights. I would wear a body cast of compression if I could!
October 15, 2010 at 6:25 pm
lol! I think your head might explode if you did that!
October 16, 2010 at 6:07 am
I love compression stuff! I feel great whenever I wear my calf sleeves, but I definitely think I’m going to invest in the full socks. Thanks for the review!
October 16, 2010 at 7:15 am
I like them so far, trying them out on 14 miles today!
October 16, 2010 at 7:00 am
I’ve never tried any compression stuff, but I’ve been wanting to for awhile now. I keep hearing good reviews about them and I’m interested to see if it would make a difference in my running — especially since I have really tight calves and they get sore when I’m consistently doing long distances. I’m interested to see how they feel during your long run tomorrow!
October 16, 2010 at 7:16 am
I have them on, about to go long run! runningskirts.com has them on sale for the month of october!!