Recently, I have been given the chance to try of Pro Compression socks and tell you what I thought about them. I have been a big believer in calf compression for a while now, but I usually wear calf sleeves, and just after a long run. For this test, I decided I would wear Pro Compression socks before, during and after a long run.
What originally got me wearing compression on my calves after a long run was a horror story I heard from a girl in my running circle. Her sister who was in excellent shape and health had run a marathon on the west coast, and with in two hours was on a flight home to the east coast. She got home fine, but the next day she began to feel short of breath. She was rushed to the hospital and they found a pulmonary embolism--a blood clot in her lungs. After a few days in the ICU, she was ok. She went home and continued to run regularly with no problems ever again. Her doctors suspect that after six hours of running immediately followed by six hours sitting caused her blood to pool in her calves, and then it began to clot. A clot broke off and got stuck in her lungs. She was lucky--this could have been fatal!
I heard this horror story right before my first half, so I went out and go calf sleeves. I faithfully wear my calf
sleeves after long runs, but what about wearing compression socks during a long run? I decided to give it a try. Yesterday, I put on my SparkleSkirt, my runDisney Princess Half shirt and pulled on my hot pink Pro Compression socks. A friend and I went out to our local rail trail for a hot and steam 8 mile run. I was not sure what to expect, but I was ready to give these compression socks a try. We started our watches and began to run. I could not believe it, I could feel the difference right way! My calves felt tighter, stronger than usual. I felt like I was getting more power, easier power from my calves right way. I also could feel a difference every time my feet hit the trail--my calves stayed tight and did not take any of the impact. I think I am hooked!
So now that I have found Pro Compression, I need a few more pairs! Pro Compression gave me a discount code to use and to share with you! The code is: PCBLG. This code gets you 40% off your order! I used it to get some new socks for the Dumbo Double Dare that is coming up this week! I am also giving a pair away! Check out how to enter below:a Rafflecopter giveaway Good luck! I will choose the winner on 9/3/13 and Pro Compression will send them out a pair of Marathon
socks!
Do you wear compression gear? Why?
A dream is wish...
--Amy
I love compression, especially my ProCompression socks. I use them for recovery but have been thinking about trying them during my run too.
ReplyDeleteI wear compression socks but have never tried Pro Compression. Mi wear CEP and am curious because I hear good things about Pro!
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to try them but never think about ordering
ReplyDeleteI wear them before during and after! And I swear it helps!
ReplyDeleteThe only compression I've tried so far is calf sleeves after a run, but I do want to try them during too
ReplyDeleteI always wear a pair of compression sleeves after a long training run or a half. My legs feel so much better the necxt day when I do!
ReplyDeleteLooove! I've never used compression socks but I just plain love knee socks...
ReplyDeleteI only wear compression shorts but the more I read the more I wanna try these!
ReplyDeleteI wear them after a long run. So amazing!! They are pretty old and I need a new pair!
ReplyDeleteI wear calf sleeves during a long run (generally over six miles) and my compression socks for recovery afterwards. I love all the cute colors and styles!
ReplyDeleteI can't do the socks but I always wear my sleeves for races and long runs. My legs just feel better when I do.
ReplyDeleteI wear mine all the time! love them!
ReplyDeleteI wear mine after long runs. I really wish I had another pair so I could try wearing them during runs, too!
ReplyDeleteI have never worn a compression item, but I've always been curious! I would love to win a pair. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love my compression socks, especially the fun colors and patterns from ProCompression. I wear them after runs, and enjoy sleeping in them. When the weather gets cooler, I'll probably wear them when I run again.
ReplyDeleteI wear them after 12+ mile runs (although I have worn them once during a half, mostly because they went with my costume, HA).
ReplyDeleteI wear compression sleeves whenever I run. Gives me the extra support I need to prevent shin issues
ReplyDeleteI love compression socks after long runs!
ReplyDeleteI loved my compression sleeves when I was in the height of my marathon training. Now that I am ramping up training for Dopey I am in need of several more pains of compression sleeves/socks.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried them yet but will have to try some after reading the blog. :)
ReplyDeletei would use them after a run, but i don't have one yet! :)
ReplyDeleteI use compression during and after a long run. Super wanting to try ProCompression!!
ReplyDeleteI have one pair of compression sleeves, but I definitely need another pair. I tend to wear them all day after a long run or marathon; I've even slept in them before.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried compression socks or leg sleeves. I do have some shorts (the long kind) but I wonder if I'd have "fresher" legs with socks.
ReplyDeleteI love compression! I think it saves me from shin splints. In fact, I'm wearing some compression socks right now!
ReplyDeleteI'm never sure how much they do! My wearing them so frequently coincides with other responsible behavior brought on by pain that I can't tell... But let's be honest, runners make knee socks and shorts look really hot.
ReplyDeleteI just got compression socks, haven't worn them during a run yet, but they saved me on my hour and a half drive home after the York 10 miler
ReplyDeleteI love compression socks for long runs and for recovery! Pro Compression is definitely my favorite brand, too! Love them so much, I'm just waiting for pay dya to get another pair. I've even worn them flying home after a half. They make my legs feel so much better. I think it's because I have wicked low blood pressure, but without compression socks, I have been known to stay swollen for days after a long run. With them, it goes away in hours.
ReplyDeleteI've been interested in trying compression sleeves or socks and have been reading up on the different brands. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog! Found it through #teamrunDisney! I've actually never worn compression socks. I was just recently thinking since I'm getting serious with running all the time that I should get some compression socks. Thank you for this great review :)
ReplyDeleteI wear compression after a run. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried compression sleeves or socks but want to!
ReplyDeleteI have compression calf sleeves, I wear them after a run.
ReplyDeleteI'm still doing relatively short runs, so I haven't tried them yet. But your story is amazing and makes me want to try it!
ReplyDeleteLove compression for during and after a long run :)
ReplyDeleteI like to wear sleeves during a run when my shins ache. I like to wear socks after to speed up recovery!
ReplyDeleteCompression has really helped with shin splints and recovery.
ReplyDeleteLove ProCompression! They are the best and I need a cute new pair!
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of CEP compression socks that are up to the bottom of my calves that I wear during a run. I am wanting to get some full length socks or sleeves for recovery, so these would be great for me. I would even take the pink! LOL
ReplyDeleteI like to try it because my legs are so sore even after working out..I like to use them for squats and boxfit
ReplyDeleteI am DYING to try these! I keep trying to win them but that hasn't worked so far! I think I'm just going to break down and order a pair. :) Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI love compression socks and I wear them before, during and after a long run!
ReplyDeleteI love compression socks too and I wear them for runs and airplanes and after recovery. Never tried these ones before though!
ReplyDeleteMaryalicia Verdecchia
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I wear compression socks during long runs and generally leave them on for a while after the run.
ReplyDeleteI wear compression sleeves after a long run or race! I haven't tried socks yet, but I've been meaning too.
ReplyDeleteLove compression! I like wearing them during and after long runs!
ReplyDeleteI love compression socks and sleeves. I mostly wear them after a long run, but sometimes during if I'm in the mood.
ReplyDeleteI keep reading about compression socks and would love to try them out! Everyone raves about the benefits of wearing them pre, during, and post runs! Plus, I love the colors they come in! :)
ReplyDeleteI wear for long runs and after for recovery. Love them
ReplyDeleteduring and maybe after, but i haven't tried them yet!
ReplyDeleterafflecopter: daniel
I haven't tried compression socks yet but I think my aching calves would love them!
ReplyDeleteThank you to everyone who entered! Congratulations Kim Frey!
ReplyDeleteNice post! weekend is always amusing but with compression sleeve and other short wear, facing challenge add an extra feeling to the weekends. Amazing, really amazing. Thanks for the post.
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