I decided to treat myself to some CEP Compression Sleeves. They were moderately priced and the studies done on compression socks really intrigued me. I decided to purchase the sleeves (this way I didn't have to wash them after EVERY run....gross. I know. But honest.).
So I wore them for my 12-miler yesterday! Now, I can't say whether or not the sleeves actually helped to be honest, but I did have a GREAT run. I ended up running 11.6 miles in 1:34:10, which is a pace of 8:10 per mile. My goal for the Marine Corp Half Marathon is 1:45:00.....which is extremely feasible at this point.
The more I read about the compression sleeves, the more I discover that people tend to think they are more beneficial to wear AFTER a long run, for recovery purposes. I only had them on about 30 minutes after my run, so I will have to try that out next time. I am only slightly sore today. It is my rest day though and I usually feel very stiff on those days.
Here are some of the other reviews I read:
http://enduringtrigirl.blogspot.com/2012/05/cep-compression-calf-sleeve-review.html
http://www.nomeatathlete.com/cep-compression-socks/
http://superindi.blogspot.com/2010/07/cep-compression-sock-and-sleeve-review.html
Next time I run with them on (which will probably be my half marathon as I am really using them for long distance runs) I will keep them on that afternoon as well, and let you know.
PS - I also got a new set of Yoga DVD's in the mail. Excited to try those in the AM:-)
I have compression socks and sleeves. I usually wear them after my runs and I think they do help to a point. I have a few different types and so they are of varying tightness. I think they do help you recover faster.
ReplyDeleteSo you never wear them during your run? What is your favorite pair?
DeleteI have actually never tried compression socks, either during or after runs, but so many of my friends are obsessed with them that I'm thinking I ought to give them a try.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to try them out during my half marathon on Sunday. I am going to keep them on for recovery and see how I feel on Monday. The research done on them is enough to at least give them a shot! Especially for a serious runner like yourself!
DeleteI was scared I might get too warm in them but even with the high seventy degree weather I ran in them with last weekend I was comfortable.