Clothing

[Mormor1]

I picked up a pair of compression shorts in a charity shop this morning. Can anyone tell me why they would be useful?? I usually run in Sweaty Betty's, or old shorts or a tennis skort.... But I like to ring the changes so the lure of a charity shop is irresistible. 😂I've read about runners using compression socks on here and wondered why. Was my purchase wise or foolish??

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

By increasing the flow of oxygenated blood to the muscles after exercise, compression running tights, tops and socks can help to reduce water retention and swelling that may cause discomfort and soreness. The extra blood flow also flushes out the harmful by-products of exercise, such as lactic acid, more quickly.

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I have a pair of compression leggings which are extremely comfortable, but they are nearly worn through now!

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Does ' compression ' mean they are tighter fitting than sweaty bettys? Going to be interesting trying them. They are tight😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

No,stretchy but snug and they don't feel constrictive.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh I don't know about compression shorts, but I did buy some compression socks when I was doing long runs snd contemplating a half marathon. I found they made my legs feel 'fresh'

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

I'm all for freshness. We shall see.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh, and I did contemplate compression sleeves as in the summer, my fingers got puffy!

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Gosh! How far was a long run for you? My socks leave marks on my legs by evening...so I wear looser not tighter??

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

It was when I was running between 10k and 16k runs, I'm afraid not since late 2020 though!

[Doris8 Graduate10]

I can’t say much about compression socks or shorts but just bought a pair of sweaty Betty cropped leggings and they are so comfortable. Don’t know if I would have paid the price for them as had a gift voucher and money to spend.

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

I find they are getting a bit too warm now the weather has improved. But I only have the 7/8 ones.

[Doris8 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Mines are 7/8 ones but quite clingy.

[Cmoi Graduate10]

I can't see how this could be a foolish purchase Mormor1 given that you bought from a charity shop.

Even better, if the shorts don't work for you they were presumably cheap enough that you don't feel obliged to get wear out of them, so you can always donate them back.

I nearly bought compression socks for my trail marathon but figured that I didn't know enough to make an intelligent choice, I'd managed fine without them before, and trying something new on the day would be a bad idea. So I didn't bother.

Let us know how you get on!

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Very true, Cmoi, buying from charity shops is always a winner. The shorts, which h I wore this morning for my 8k, seem to function OK! Worst thing is no pocket for phone.

[nowster Graduate10]

For guys, compression shorts can often keep our "bits" smoothed out a bit under leggings.

I do have compression tights, but I don't tend to run in them. I do, however, sometimes change into them after a run, which can help with recovery.

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

I can see they could be more useful to males 😉