Shin splints / aching calves...... Flight Socks!

[LesleyLiv]

Hi, just a quick one.... my shins and calves would take a battering during the walking sections of the runs...... flight socks have been my saviour. Wear them for running all the time now. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The guide to the plan has advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, strengthening exercises and hydration all of which will help alongside your socks. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

That's good to know, my other half gets aching calves after a run and I've suggested compression socks to him - nice to know it's worked for someone. Although getting him to listen is another matter!

[LesleyLiv Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

They have made a massive difference to me.... tell him it will make him run faster...... bound to work then! 🤣

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to LesleyLiv]

😂

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

Good move 👍 I ran with calf compression sleeves for the first 3 years after suffering early on with calf pain and shin splits during C25K. It is only during this past 6 months that I have stopped wearing them as my running legs are now fully developed. The sleeves are still there on stand by and if I feel any twinges at all they go back on for the next run which is hardly at all now.

Tip: Bio freeze gel works wonders too on sore muscles.

[nowster Graduate]

I have both compression socks and compression running tights. They do make a difference.