Compression socks

If you've seen my facebook, I'm sorry, this may already be old news. However I would like to share how excited I was to get thie package in the mail from Compressport. Actually, isn't it always exciting to get mail? So I had decided that I wanted new compression socks for my birthday. Omi and Opa gave me the money for this, because I realize the average person likely doesn't know a lot about picking out the right compression socks online. I still love my Sugoi ones but I actually wear them quite a bit and I wanted something a bit more high-tech. Also I wanted ones that don't have feet. Then I can wear whatever socks with them, and when I wear sandals I won't look quite as stupid... Well depending if you're an athlete or not that may be debatable. It's ok. I rock the socks proudly.

If you are not a triathlete you may be asking, what exactly is the point of compression socks? Well first of all, they are insanely attractive. Just kidding. Mostly. They say: reduces muscle fatigue, helps recover, prevents muscle tears, reduces lactic acid and shocks, etc. Personally I don't generally wear them during workouts or races. I do find they actually help with recovery. I sometimes wear them under my uniform at work during those long shifts when I'm on my feet for 8 hours, so that my legs aren't completely trashed the next day when I have to do a track workout.  I also like to wear them while travelling. You see, while sitting in an airplane the blood pools to your feet and it may take a while to recover completely from this. Never noticed that? To be honest I haven't either. However, the idea is that wearing compression socks/calf guards prevents this and leaves your legs feeling fresh and ready to race once you arrive at the venue. Awesome. By the way I am not claiming in any way that this information is scientifically accurate, so don't quote me there, just my understanding. So there you have it. Maybe you understand a little better why I'm so excited to have gotten these. Plus I think they are just really cool. But that's just me.