for an ad-free Fetcheveryone experience!

Compression kit

1 watcher

totalbeginner Apr 2018 8:23pm, 15 Apr 2018 386 posts	Quote Pin totalbeginner I'm running my first half marathon in three weeks (omg!) And wonder if I would benefit from compression kit. Maybe leggings or shorts and long socks? I am ok running 10k or so but when I ran 2x 7k laps in Jan I noticed my legs were aching a lot at the end. Would compression shorts help or are they more for wearing after the run?
oumaumau Apr 2018 9:05pm, 15 Apr 2018 921 posts	Quote Pin oumaumau There's no scientific evidence (that I know of) to support the use of compression clothing, but it can sooth aching muscles after exercise in my experience. This may be a placebo effect though.... A quick look at your training suggests the pain is likely caused by your 'low' running volume (it's all relative). If you try to run a full weeks mileage in one session, it's going to be sore
totalbeginner Apr 2018 9:15pm, 15 Apr 2018 387 posts	Quote Pin totalbeginner Haha no my miles are very low compared to some of you guys. I am realistic to know I won't get a full half distance in before the event and also equally realistic to know I will probably end up run walking. I was just curious I guess as to people's experiences as seen lots of people running in local events with shorts and long (I assumed they were compression) socks I am hoping to get a few more 10k in before the event at least.

Got something to say?

To join the discussion, sign in or join us.

Maintained by totalbeginner

I'm running my first half marathon in three weeks (omg!) And wonder if I would benefit from com...

You can report any content you believe to be unsafe. Please let me know why you believe this content is unsafe by choosing a category below.

Thank you for your report. The content will be assessed as soon as possible.