I bought them right after Christmas with a gift card (thanks, Sis!). I've always wanted to try them, but I have to admit I wasn't sure how much they would help.
The first three miles of my run were brutal. My shins burned, and my calves ached. My feet were cramping. It did eventually go away, but the first half of my run was not fun.
I didn't think of the compression socks immediately after my run. I didn't put them on until a few hours later. They were really tight (obviously) and hard to put on, but once I got them on they felt great. It was like a hug for my lower legs. They stopped aching, and my foot cramps went away.
I wore them for a few hours. I took them off before bed, and when I woke up my lower legs felt good. My quads were sore all day, but my lower legs and feet felt great. I'm definitely going to use them after long runs, and I'll probably invest in more pairs.
Love them.
Yesterday ended up being an unintentional rest day. I was busy all day, and there was no TKD class.
Today, I did circuits that incorporated strength, abs, and Taekwondo kicks. I also practiced Do-San in between sets. It ended up being a great workout. Feeling great!
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