Quote Originally Posted by katluvr View Post
Wanted to thank Susan for the information about compression calf sleeves. I did run in them last week for my 12 miler. They did make my legs HOT. But I think overall I felt better after the run. So I pulled those suckers on again today for this long run.

For my long run yesterday I wore my CWX compression knickers, but skipped the socks because it was so humid out. Really regretting that choice today as my calves are sore and I was bordering on a charlie horse last night just walking around the house. Last weekend I ran a half marathon in my compression knickers and CEP socks and had virtually no soreness afterwards.

I have a half ironman in two weeks and have to make some clothing decisions here soon. Biggest decision has been whether or not to wear the compression socks. I know I *should* but usually I wear them with knickers when I run, so it sort of just looks like tights. But I really hate the shorts-with-tall-sock look on me. My legs are "stout" and I feel really goofy wearing an outfit that basically just exposes my knees. The pros can look cool doing it, but as a short, stout, back-of-the-pack, middle-aged female, I feel a bit silly. Which is ridiculous, because they really ARE helping me run much better and recover way faster. Which begs the whole "why do I give a rip what other people think" question.... Good question.