I read somewhere that she wears the knee-high support socks for improved circulation. Is there anything to this? Can it really help? I have very poor circulation in my lower legs, and I am just wondering if it's worth experimenting with.
I read somewhere that she wears the knee-high support socks for improved circulation. Is there anything to this? Can it really help? I have very poor circulation in my lower legs, and I am just wondering if it's worth experimenting with.
thats her story.
And if you look really closely at the London marathon tape you can see that she is wearing them there too...only they are flesh colored and she's wearing white ankle socks too.
She has them in this picture. Interesting, I guess it could help return more blood to your heart with less effort.
She also has one of those breath-right nose things, which have questionable value for anyone in good shape. Cardiac output is normally the limiting factor in aerobic performance, not volume of air inhaled.
Someone with normal circulatory function is not going to get added benefit from wearing frigging tighter socks. It's a superstition of hers and nothing more.
Paula wears compression socks. They might not be for everyone but she likes them. The compression helps with preventing blood pooling.
I would bet that the "breathe right strips" are a paid promotion...
Blood pooling is an issue in older, out-of-shape people. Not for endurance athletes. Why doesn't everyone wear compression socks if they help so much?
It is SUPERSTITION. Not saying that's bad, but don't make more of it than it is.
Hi Guys,
ok the socks are compression sock to support the calf muscle. The more a muscle oscillates the more it fatigues so by reducing the oscillation you reduce the fatigue during the race and soreness afterwards. The issue with circulation comes into play after the race as recovery is improved by keeping the socks on for a couple of hours. Lornah Kiplaget also wears them, people are just worried about the asthetic aspect but i know the benefits and anyway the flesh coloured socks are less noticeable.
After running a hard track 10k my legs, especially calves feel good.
Paula
Not really pertaining to the topic, but I thought I would take the oppurtunity to congratulate you, Ms. Radcliffe, on all that you have done and will do for the running community. When I am asked who my favorite elite runner is, my answer is unfailingly "Paula". While many of my friends find it odd that my favorite is a women, you exemplify everything I find admirable in an athlete. Thank you.
Doc Hollywood:
You are full of crap...blood pooling can happen to anyone.. go to the library or get on the internet and do some research before you spout off such utter worthless crap
I've heard of people wearing socks of this type for problems with compartment syndrome.
Ex.
Paula Radcliffe just posted here !!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?
And I'm frikkin' Alan Webb.
Alan Webb (Is it me) wrote:
And I'm frikkin' Alan Webb.
Or maybe you are! You know that the Brojos know Paula, no?
The compression socks were from Paula's days with adi. She has continued wearing these since her sponsor change to Swoosh. I can tell you that almost no stores would pick up this type of item....it may go over for a very small niche group (such as on this board), but no one else. There has also been a compression half tight...same idea as the socks...again, it is almost impossible to support this type of niche item at retail. It is difficult enough for many accounts to pick up a few racing flats, and a nice selection of spikes...
Mike
Paula did make the post - for real.
Paula,
I did not expect to get an answer from you! Thanks for the explanation, and best of luck @ Chicago. -MH
Note the British spelling of "coloured".
I have $50 on you running 2:16:xx in Chicago....should I have cause for concern?
I think that could catch on in the NBA.
Who cares what Paula says. It's not the socks, it's the walking breaks.