I Got Recovery Socks

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by someone about trying compression socks.  I have never used them thinking they were more for marathon runners, but I have seen others wearing them.  It definitely can't hurt, so why not.

Last week, my package arrives.  I am now the proud owner of a pair of The Recovery Sock.  The idea of compression socks is that they increase blood flow, which in turn will increase the speed of recovery.  The idea is fairly new to running and sports, but they have been used for some time in the medical field for diabetics and post-surgery recovery.

I wore them after Tuesday and Thursday's speed work sessions and they made my calves feel better almost immediately.  Usually, my calves feel tight after a workout.  The socks helped with that.

Here are my new socks in all their glory.

My plan is to continue using them post run over the next couple weeks.  Then, I will try them during my runs as they are designed for both.

8 x 600 intervals

I ran intervals tonight.  8 x 600 at just a little slower than mile pace with a 200 recovery jog.  It was chilly and windy.  Temps were around 50 degrees.  The wind was blowing in the direction of the straights, so it was nice gliding on one side and pushing into the cold air on the other.

I wasn't feeling good during the first half of the workout and then I took a pee break.  What a difference that made.  I felt free to just run the second half of intervals without really concentrating on my times.

I was notified last night that I should be receiving a pair of VitalSox compression socks very soon.  I can't wait.  I plan on trying them as recovery socks to see if that helps my calves since they are usually hurting after workouts.  I figure I'll do that for a couple weeks.  Then, I will try wearing them as workout socks and see what that does.