I've recently been introduced to the use of calf compression sleeves for running. If I'm going to get cramp, which I don't very often, it's always my L/H calf which goes first, often followed shortly afterwards by the right. A bit of googling identified that compression sleeves might help in this department and a pair where duly sourced.
Now, whilst I've not used them for any long runs so far, mainly because I'm still trying to get back to some decent mileages after my summer of L/H Peroneal tendon issues, I have been up to 7 miles in them and I'm sold. They may not help with the cramp, we will have to see as the mileages increase again, but they defiantly stop your calf's from flopping around and feel pretty good to run in. To this end I've ordered another couple of pairs, which arrived today. Having just got back from my evening run, I was stood, happily extolling their virtues to the head of mocking (A.K.A The Emma). "These are great" says I, "2 pairs for £24, bargain"! the instantaneous reply "you've spent £24 on socks without ends" rapidly took the shine off my new purchase, and I suppose she's got a point. Running's supposed to be a low cost sport, but by the time I've got through a couple of pairs of trainers a year, worn out a few pairs of socks, paid for a few medals and T shirts I don't need, it soon adds up, and all I've got to show for it is sore legs and socks with no ends. But at least my calf's are feeling good!
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Paul PerrattOld enough to know better, young enough to still feel invincible, stupid enough to keep on trying the same thing again and again. Cyclist, Gardener, Runner, Hiker, Cook, Woodworker, Engineer, Jack of all trades and master of none, Anti social old git and all round miserable bugger. Archives
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