Compression socks

[Tasha99]

Anyone feel they help? And if so, during or after a run?

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

I only wear compression socks at runs, they are very comfortable, I did buy two pairs, I may wear the other pair when I go for longer walks during the winter months over my normal thinner socks, I l will see how that feels.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Do you find they help? I’m struggling with tired legs in the midst of all this training.

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Yes, they help, as for tiredness, have a few extra days off running, that way you should not feel so tired.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Yes currently having an extra day’s rest and only did the parkrun since Thursday but I may have to have more.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

Do it, I will be surprised if you don't notice a difference 👍🏻

[Ripcurlrana71 Half Marathon 10 Miles]

I love my compression socks post workout. I find they really help with recovery - feel great the next day. Haven’t worn them whilst running much.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Ok I’ll keep wearing mine thanks

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Yes, I always wear them on longer runs as they just give that little bit extra support and in the areas I run, protection from scrub/nettles 🤣

I will occasionally put an even firmer pair on after a really tiring run (I certainly did after the 26.2) again just for the added support in recovery. 👍🏻

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

How long do you wear them for? I had them on for about 8 hours yesterday and my legs are still tired. I’ve just put them back on again. How do they help whilst running?

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

Oh for post run only until bedtime which is probably only about 4 to 5 hrs.

I find they just help during a run to keep tiredness at bay.

Are you making sure you eat well post session? Or try a recovery drink after, I've tested with and without and they do help! You can get the "for goodness shake" brand in supermarkets to try before investing in a sports specific one.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Yes I always have a recovery drink after otherwise I have to write the whole day off! I’m trying protein shakes daily now and have started taking iron, magnesium and b6. I’ll try the socks next long run 👍🏽 Desperate times. Thank you.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

Good luck!! 🤞🏻👍🏻

[Lordi Marathon]

I have some and have worn them in post v long run and marathon recovery (in bed). Never used them whilst running. Have to say that I'm not a fan. Maybe they are too tight for me, but I just don't like the sensation etc.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Lordi]

I can’t decide 🤣 May as well try then I guess.

[Hidden]

What's the difference between compression tights and compression socks? I think I wear compression tights... I don't know for sure though. 😂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Tights are like leggings

Socks are just long socks

Sleeves are just over your calf and don’t have feet in

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Do they all offer the same benefits though? Or are the socks tighter? 🤔

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I would’ve thought the socks and sleeves were tighter than leggings but not sure

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks. I only mention it because I hardly notice that i'm wearing my tights. I don't really know how much they help.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

Not necessarily tighter but the all in one compression from the feet up helps as out feet swell during long runs especially. If you just had tights you've got a stop point at the ankle. I've considered the sleeves but just can't be bothered with finding the right size and compression, whereas socks are really easy to find

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[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Ah but I need to wear my injinji socks 🤣

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

You could try the injinji liner socks under... sleeves for you in that case 👍🏻😁

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Ooh I’ll look thanks

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Yes socks are probably the best for recovery and sleeves for running, as I can then wear my preferred running socks. Wearing sleeves when not running isn’t something I’d recommend. To prove it I flew in my compression sleeves last time and my feet swelled up just like 2 balloons. 😬

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

That's what puts me off the sleeves! Surely its better to have the all in one compression!

[Irish-John Marathon]

I used to wear them, but they were such a hassle to get on I quit after about a year. I honestly don't know if they help or not. I guess one way of finding out would be to wear just one and see if that leg felt better than the other after a good run.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

🤣 I’d look weird doing that 🤣

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

I should do it then

God knows, it won't make me much more weirder looking than I am already! 😅😂🤣😭

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

Try it and let me know your findings 🕵🏻‍♂️

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

You know what?

I will !

I think a fair trial would be to do it on more than two runs. I'll alternate on the next six runs, starting Tuesday and report back

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

🤣👌🏽

[Aldlib Half Marathon]

I wear compression socks on long runs (10+miles) and have definitely noticed a difference the day after with reduced leg fatigue. I have a few pairs but found it quite hard to get a pair I found comfortable to run in. I bought a pair of CEPs a few months ago (measured calves etc) but they were so tight they gave me calf pain during the run and I ended up rolling them down. Have never tried them the day after though. Try it and see.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Aldlib]

I’m worried mine are too tight but I did measure my calf to get the right size. I guess I’ll just have to try. Thank you.

[Macmac Marathon]

I use Karrimor long socks for my trail runs. They give protection from nettles, insects etc and offer some compression that provides some calf support for me anyway. I bought some compression sleeves but find them too tight around the ankle so prefer the socks.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Macmac]

Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind.

[UpTheStanley Half Marathon]

Shortly after I started running more than 5k I tweaked my right calf muscle badly enough to put me on the IC for a fortnight. Since then I've always worn compression socks for my longer runs, and for Parkruns if I'm hoping for a good time. No more tweaks, and significantly less post-run ache in my calves than previously. So I'm a convert. Never considered just wearing them after a run - in fact I usually roll them down to get rid of the support as soon as I finish. I've got Karrimors (cheap and longer) and Hillys (not cheap and shorter) and prefer the Karrimors (but them I'm biased because they were an Accrington company originally).

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to UpTheStanley]

Great thank you! I’ll have to try them 👍🏽

[Snuffy_T Half Marathon]

I have some calf sleeves from decathlon. I like them. I use them in bed sometimes if I'm feeling fatigue in my calves. I had the socks but wrecked them in a tumble dryer 😥

[Boxcar Half Marathon]

I’ve worn them post tendinitis and feel they’ve helped but now I’m upping the distance I’ve been getting blisters on long runs. I’ve switched to runderwear anti blister socks (which I love) & am now looking into calf sleeves.

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Update - hated them! Stopped after 3 miles to take them off - made my legs feel even worse!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

👎🏼👎🏼 what put you off? Too restrictive? Maybe they're too tight...

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I’ve measured and bought accordingly. Felt they made my legs feel tight which is the opposite of what I need.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

Definitely. Mine are only fairly light compression, not noticeable really, just creates a supported feeling, not constricting.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Plus they made me hot! 🤣

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

🤣🤣🤣 that's mostly in the mind. I'd rather have that than tired legs or stung by nettles etc