I know that this has been posted before but I need some answers and advice. I want to use compression socks. Would you advise to use them during a long runs and intervals, only on easy runs or just post run wear? Also, which is the best brand of socks to purchase?
Only post-run and in the privacy of your living quarters. Its slow fools like you that are ruining the sport.
I will ask two questions that I am sure many have thought...
1. Is there any study that these things actually work?
2. What is the difference between a pair of Zensah's (or whatever brand) at $40 and a pair from Wal-Mart at $4?
MeHereYouWhere?! wrote:
I will ask two questions that I am sure many have thought...
1. Is there any study that these things actually work?
2. What is the difference between a pair of Zensah's (or whatever brand) at $40 and a pair from Wal-Mart at $4?
1. No idea
2. No idea
Anyone else care to offer an opinion?
I have been conducting a personal study with regard to compression socks.
On my long runs I wear one on my Rt Leg and a regular low cut sock on the left. The Right Leg is now faster and I run in circles.
I heard that Ironman Hawaii was banning compression socks and also cycling's governing body (UCI) has banned all compression garments during competition. So I would think that there is some benefit to using them.
actually i'm pretty quick.....52min for 10 miles and a 2:29 marathoner. Just trying to get an idea if they are worth trying.....slow....don't assume someone is a slow runner because they ask a question. It just seems that alot of people are jumping on the wagon with these socks....and there isn't any studies that prove they work. Figured an intelligent response from some intelligent people.....i got that from most with one acception
I got some a couple weeks ago (day before Solinsky's record). I wear them when I'm not running. My calves feel better but they don't help my shin splints like I was hoping. I bought CEP socks and plan on returning them in favor of Quattro (18-25 mmHG compared to 25-30). I haven't worn them during running though, so I'm probably not helping a lot.
I'm just a kid with dreams of being a great troll, i feel like a jerk but it looks like i am getting a little better!
Yeah...tried them on a run...not sure if it really made a difference. In regards to shin splints....I would try KT tape.....works pretty good. Might find it a a running specialty store. If you know anyone heading to a marathon, the group might be at the expo...or order it online at www.kttape.com
Just looked up the research studies on compression socks and running. Only found two original peer-reviewed papers:
In one the conclusion was "Wearing graduated compression stockings (pressure at ankle 18 - 22 mmHg) during a 10-km road run appears to reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness after exercise in recreationally active men." Ali et al., J Sports Sci. 2007 Feb 15;25(4):413-9.
The other study Kemmler et al., concluded "stockings with constant compression in the area of the calf muscle significantly improved running performance at different metabolic thresholds(anaerobic and aerobic). However, the underlying mechanism was only partially explained by a slightly higher aerobic capacity." J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Jan;23(1):101-5.
As for brand, like shoes it will come down to personal taste.
MeHereYouWhere?! wrote:
2. What is the difference between a pair of Zensah's (or whatever brand) at $40 and a pair from Wal-Mart at $4?
$36
milkrec wrote:
Figured an intelligent response from some intelligent people.....i got that from most with one acception
Regarding intelligent responses, there are now at least two "acceptions" on this thread.
This is the most convincing evidence for improved performance I've seen to date. These are small (<<5%), but apparently significant changes.
As a scientist I'm still a bit skeptical as to the placebo effect of wearing the socks. ie- the same people went through the test twice, once with compression socks, once without.
Personally... I'm interested, but still not convinced enough to plunk down the cash.
I wear them to deal w/ recurring calf strains. Once i started using them while running, no more calf strains (but i also started stretching the soleus more diligently, so that may have helped.)
as for helping me run faster, no idea.
make sure you wear them with a pr of Vibrams and you'll be all set.
make sure you wear them with a pr of Vibrams and you'll be all set.
They are not banning them because of performance enhancing, it is because they cover up the number on the calf of your leg during a race.
MANswers wrote:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19057400This is the most convincing evidence for improved performance I've seen to date. These are small (<<5%), but apparently significant changes.
As a scientist I'm still a bit skeptical as to the placebo effect of wearing the socks. ie- the same people went through the test twice, once with compression socks, once without.
Personally... I'm interested, but still not convinced enough to plunk down the cash.
Wonder who funded them? Can anyone access the full-text? This is the only study I've seen with a performance benefit, so it's a little fishy.
yeah....i guess its hard to determine. I too have had recent Tib. Ant Tendon sheath inflammation (not shin splints though) and also soleus problems. I might wear them post run and see if it helps....I can get a pair for free....so I'm not concerned about the money....who knows, they may help