I try to put them on as soon as possible after my long runs. Once I'm showered up, basically. If I'm really sore, then I'll leave them on overnight.
Current PRs:
5K: 27:06 (11/10/12) | 5M: 44:03 (6/1/13) | 10K: 1:00:48 (7/4/12)
15K: 1:27:53 (3/17/13) | 10M: 1:30:25 (4/13/13) | HM: 1:59:55 (4/28/13)
Next race: Ashland 4th of July 10K
That's good to know. I wore mine to bed too last night and although I'm not sure whether it's psychological or not, my legs feel better. My calves still are sore from the week off, but considering how sore I thought they'd be this AM: better than expected.
Stupid question: Are compression sleeves only good for the lower part of the legs? Because I'm usually sore above the knees. The calves and ankles are fine. It's the thighs that hurt. And the lower back. Is that age?
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
Hip Redux
They make recovery pants, which would work on the whole legs/hips. I love mine.
That's good to know! Any brand you can suggest?
Mine are Zoot! I've not tried any others, so I don't have any comparison to make, but I like them.
Thanks! I'm going to look for them. Maybe runningwarehouse has them.
I'm glad you started this thread because I've often wondered if these would be good after my longer runs. Let me know which ones you get.
Running is my mental-Ctrl-Alt-Del.
levitation specialist
My dad is a diabetic, if compression can work for recovery and circulation in his legs, you betcha they work on the average person!
I have Zensah ones, I have heard great things about the CEP ones as well. I wear mine after longer runs or a hard workout, and especially after races when you ran long and hard! Like PP, I put them on after I shower and if my run was a morning run, wear them until late afternoon. If it was an evening run, then I just wear them overnight. I have calf ones, Zensah compression shorts that go down to my knees for thighs and glutes(I wear them to bike as well), and arm ones. Although my arms don't seem to ever need them, but then when you run like a t-Rex, what do you have to recover from really??
running is bad for you
I have a pair of CEPs that I wore from February to August (no lie - every day and sometimes at night).
They helped my calves after my runs no doubt - and they made my shin feel like it wasn't going to pop out of my skin
I have a set of Zensahs that are good but not nearly as tight. AND I have a pair of 2xus (new) that seem good too!
I also wear compression cycling shorts when I ride. I'm a firm believer in compression!!
I have the CEP sleeves, Hilary. My running store recommended them to me. I really feel better today, so who knows? Can't hurt, might help????
I didn't realize that there is such a thing as recovery pants. That is good to know!
Lily: I definitely couldn't fit the sleeves over my thighs - they are itty bitty and (obviously, by definition!) super duper tight.
Team TJ
Do any of you wear them DURING your everyday running? I have been wondering if they really help with sore legs (calves & shins) and would love to have some real life experiences rather than advertising propoganda...
Running for TJ because he can't.
Shakedown Street
2xu makes some for the upper legs that are not pants
Started-5/12, RWOL refugee,5k-24:23 (1/12/13),10K-55:37(9/15/12),HM-1:52:59(3/24/13)
FWIW I have 2 pair of sleeves and 1 of socks.
I LOVE the socks for recovery and occasionally will run a LSD trail run in them....smartwool phd, very very nice to sleep in, lotsa compression, even in ankle area.
As far as sleeves, I have CEP and Zensah, the CEP are nice, just the right amount of compression, the zensah are much much milder.