WORKOUT – Ran
7.25 miles/60 min
flat, easy
This morning was my last run in Arizona. I started early as the sun was rising, it was cool and quiet out – a great way to start the day. I wished I would have been able to run more, but that was all the time I had because we’re taking the girls to the airport and then headed home to SoCal.
If you can’t complete your full or regular workout, do what you can with the time you have. Try a high intensity interval workout if you’re short on time. Something is better than nothing and you’ll still get the endorphins flowing and your heart pumping even with a shortened workout.
COMPRESSION
I’ve talked a lot about compression gear and wrote a whole post about it. Basically:
Sometimes I wear compression socks or sleeves while running a race.
I always wear compression socks, sleeves or tights before a race.
And I always ALWAYS wear some compression gear after a race.
I’m not sure if compression gear helps while running (I definitely don’t think it hurts at all; I mean, look at all the women Olympic Time Trial-ers who wore them) but I do believe it helps you to recover faster after a workout/race.
I prefer compression socks over sleeves and I also like the compression tights and shorts that I have. I have a lot of different brands; one of my most favorites is CEP but I’m always down to try a new pair out which is awesome because…
Pro Compression sent me a few pairs of socks:
The Marathon Sock and the Trainer Low
Experience maximum benefit with our full-length, graduated compression sock. Compression technology helps improve blood flow resulting in higher performance and faster recovery. Available in several colors, unisex sizes. mmHg 22-26
I didn’t love the Trainer Low sock – a great sock and all, but for $16, I could go buy my Drymax socks for half the price.
I do really like the Marathon Sock; I’ve been wearing them all week in Arizona. They’re tight – which I think all compression gear needs to be – and the fabric is thinner which I prefer.
They retail for $50, about $10 less than my beloved CEP socks, and have the same mmHg (millimeters of Mercury) of compression.
They come in a bunch of colors: argyle (I want!), white, black, pink, purple and lime.
Right now you can get a pair for 20% off, just use the code skinny20 at checkout. boom. That’s pretty dang cheap for compression socks with that discount.
And Pro Compression is going to give a pair of your choice to one lucky winner. All you have to do is comment on this post.
Let me know if you wear compression gear, have a favorite brand, etc.
The contest will run until Wednesday 2/29, rules.
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I absolutely love my CEP calf sleeves. They’ve worked wonders for some nasty shin splints of mine. And I just started wearing some UA compression tights. And now I’ve fallen in love with those, too. I love compression gear!!
I usually wear under armour compression tights or capris running, but I would love to try the socks and calf sleeves!!
I’ve love to try a pair, but on a student budget, it’s a still a bit much for me. Thanks for the great info!
I don’t have any compression gear…but that doesn’t mean I don’t WANT some! I honestly hadn’t heard about it until about a year ago, and I’m totally curious. I just haven’t ‘justified’ the purchase yet b/c after I did a half I have been doing a lot more cross training and keeping mileage pretty low.
Thanks SR!
I have a pair of compression sleeves and the brand has escaped my memory at this time. All I know is they’re neon yellow and I love them! I also have a pair of X2U (?) running tights. I’m interested in the marathon socks. Argyle sounds so cute!
Zensah compression sleeves….heaven on my legs…oh and they’re hot pink too which makes it 10x better
I don’t own any compression gear…yet. I’m somewhat new the the world of running more seriously than to catch the bus. I didn’t want to shell out big bucks to buy something I may not use for the forseeable future. I would love these though!
i love CEP socks too. wore em for my 10mi hike up humphreys – felt great.
for xmas i got cw-x compression leggings. hot dang. i was able to run a whole minute faster on my pace and i did so with zero pain. a minute faster!! i was amazed. it was awesome. i want full body compression. compress everything! and the leggings don’t feel all that hot for being full length.
i highly recommend SR tries at least some 3/4 cw-x’s.
Ooohhh, I’d love some more compression gear! All I have right now are some Sugoi compression socks, and they’re great but well worn.
I don’t wear compression gear YET. I still consider myself a novice runner and love reading about all the gear available for performance and recovery!
I don’t own any compression gear, but I’ve been looking into them recently…
I don’t have any compression gear yet, but have been looking at it for a long time. I would love to try some socks since I always have problems with my shins after running. I haven’t bought any yet because of the cost, but would love to try some.
I’ve never work them but I’dLOVE LOVE LOVE to try!!
I do not have any compression gear but would love to try the socks…in hot pink.
I haven’t tried compression anything yet. As sore as I get from a short run these days I might need to look into a full body suit…sexy no?
I only have 1 pair of Zensah compression sleeves. I got them last year to help with shin splints
I started wearing the CEP socks after you recommended them and I love them! I wore them in training for my upcoming marathon and I swear they helped my IT band pain go away. I love the sleeves!
Please tell me how compression socks help with IT Band issues – if that really works, I need some pronto! Please ellaborate!
I would love to try these!
I have Zensha. But I would love anything lime colored!
The Kidless Kronicles
I have compression shorts, which I love. I haven’t broken down and bought anything else yet, but I’d like to try the socks.
I wear CEP sleeves during long runs and I think it really helps. I LOVE the argyle and lime colors of these compression socks!
I don’t own any compression gear (yet!) but I’ve read a lot about the benefits. Pro Compression seems like a top quality company!
I own arm compression sleves (Gore), would love to try the socks.
When training for my half, I wanted to try them but…I didn’t. Don’t really have a good reason why. Still curious about them. If I can do as well as I did without, I wonder how well I’d do with them. Pink just really pops!
i have a pair of recofit compression sleeve that i love and i just ordered a pair of zoot compression socks.
I have some Zensah socks that i wear before/after long runs or races and I recently purchased a pair of 2xu tights that I am OBSESSED with. I dont actually run in them, but i think they are awesome to wear after long workouts. Plus, they make me look so hardcore! (which i’m not.)
I don’t own any compression gear yet but have been wanting to try some socks out!
I only have one very old pair of compression socks I cant really tell if they work or not, it would be nice to compair and get a new kind
I took some style tips from you and wear my sexy compression shorts & socks under my jeans after long runs, or as in yesterday, after my first half marathon race! I celebrated with mimosas with friends afterwards & then we went shopping…when I modeled a dress for them…my compression shorts & socks sticking out were just irresistible…
I don’t have any compression socks or sleeves but I’m running the NYC half next month and would really like to try a pair out before I run it!
Crazy! I was just checking online to read some reviews of compression socks and figured I would check your site since you love them! Lo and behold… you have a post about them today! Maybe that will bring me good luck… either way I’m going to buy some right now! Thanks!!!!
I have never worn compression socks or sleeves but I have been dying to try them. I just got into running so I’ve been looking for a really good pair and I just haven’t decided yet.
I don’t have any compression gear but I’ve wanted to try some as I’m getting my mileage up! I finished my first 10K in February and I’m going for 15K at the end of March.
I love my Zensah compression sleeves. But the first pair of compression socks I ever bought were from Walmart for 6$, they’ve lost some their tightness with all the washings but they served me well for the price!
I have never tried compression socks or sleeves and would love to give them a try .
I don’t currently use any compression socks, but definitely want to start with longer runs
Before, during and after…and everything in between…never take them off. I LOVE pro compression! Their socks are my fave!
I have one pair of CEP socks and LOVE them! I definitely want some more!
I have been looking at compression gear a lot lately. I have yet to buy any because I am so hesitant. After your post, it looks like I will have to buy a pair! I love the HOT PINK ones! I think I will have to purchase them!
I wear sleeves and shorts all the time. I’ve never tried sock, though. For sleeves, I love CEP.
I would love to try out some compression socks!
I have both recovery socks and cep calf sleeves – love them both! I always wear either one of them after a hard run.
I love a good compression sock. And Argyle? Hells yeah.
I have the CEP calf sleeves and love them especially after long runs or a hard workout in the gym!
I wear Zensah compression sleeves. Would love to try these!
I don’t use them now, but would like to try a pair.
I have sleeves but they don’t feel tight enough! I really want to try socks!
I have Zensah compression sleeves, but I have been looking into getting some socks. I would love a pair, and Argyle? Yes, please!
I haven’t tried any compression gear yet, but I’ve been planning to in hopes that it will help with shin splints recovery.
I received Zensah calf sleeves for a Christmas gift and really like them, but I’d like to get some compression socks as well.
I have become great friends with my compression gear in the past year. I LOOOOOVE my Recovery socks in pink and lime but I also can’t live without my Aspaeris compression shorts either! I even had to buy another pair! I wear one while working out and the other after I unstink myself to recover in. I have always wanted to try CEP gear but they are a little out of my price range. I would love to try these lovelies if you think they are similar.
I have used Zen Sah compression sleeves and liked them ok, but I’d really love to try the marathoner sock.
I’d love to try out some compression socks – I have a pair of compression tights that I love, but no socks!
I have one pair of compression sleeves and I dont like running in them. I wore them one night when my legs were hurting after a long run and they really helped my shins so I definitely like them as a recovery tool.
I HOPE I WIN!
Active.com offered a Schwaggle deal for these same socks and I LOVE them! I got them for $21.20! Would love another pair.
I have actually never worn compression gear, but my farthest distance has been a half. I have had my fair share of injuries though, so these might help.
Training for my first half and keep hearing about the importance of compression gear. I think I’ll need to pick up some socks and/or shorts when i start getting up there in mileage.
I wear compression socks after long runs and I think they do wonders!
I used to love my compression socks but one mysteriously disappeared from my laundry at the laundromat
I’ve had my eye on some compression socks for a while now, but haven’t bought any yet. My first 1/2 is in 2 weeks and I just signed up for my first marathon (can’t decided if I’m on a runners high or just crazy). Compression socks would come in handy!
I wear compression socks on and after long runs. My favorites (and the only ones I have tried) are CEP – I really love them, exp in bright pink!
I have compression socks and calf sleves. I have worn them during races and training runs and I find that my recovery time is significantly reduced compared to the times I run without them.
i’m at the point where i consider compression socks a splurge, and i’m cheap. so i haven’t bought any yet, but i am seriously lusting after those pink ones now.
I’ve never tried them before, but I’ve heard you and some other bloggers talk about them. I’d love to try them, but not sure I want to shell out $50 on something I’m not sure I’m going to like.
I wear compressions socks and notice a difference in recovery after a race. I have never raced in them. I LOVE my arm sleeves and wear them for all spring/fall races. I would love PINK compressions socks. I have boring black.
I’ve never worn compression socks, but I’d love to try them! Never fails after a long run, my calves are so tight!
Thanks for the info!
Melissa
I have a white pair and love them! I would love to have another pair
I love the CEP compression socks I have. I would love to try a new cheaper brand!
I would love these for after my first marathon
Me, Me, Me!
I am very interested in trying compression socks after reading your posts. I’m training for my first marathon (May 6th in New Jersey, if you’re interested).
Also, I have a personal question. Do you have hair extensions? I love your hair!!!
New to distance running and would LOVE a pair of compression socks!!
CEP socks are amazing!
I love compression gear and right now I just have a pair of zensah compression sleeves. I would love to have a pair of socks because I have a half coming up March 17th and my first full marathon in October…Chicago!
I would loooooove a pair of compression socks. I asked my husband to get me a pair at Christmas but I didn’t get them. Oh well…..
I want argyle too!
I am in the market for a new pair and will head over to take advantage of that 20% off code!
I own two pairs of compressions socks. the cwx & zensah’s. I like the zensah’s but, I’d love to try a new pair.
have a safe drive home chica!!
I love my CEP compression socks.
I have a white CEP pair of socks that are great, but my favorite are some plain old nude grandpa ones that I got from a medical supply store. They are tight and thin and don’t stretch out. The also are toe-less, so I can pull them back and wear ballet flats without showing that I have nude compression socks on.
Thanks for the post! I just ordered the black marathon sock. I have a pair of Zensah sleeves I wear when I run, and a pair of Recovit sleeves to wear for recovery. This will be the first time for socks, so great to find them on sale. Thanks for the coupon code!
I have only tried compression tights, the cheap brand from Academy. BCG is the brand, I believe. I’d love to try these…FOR FREE!
I am training for my first long run – a 10 miler race in Philly. I would love to try these pups out!
I currently own a pair of CEP socks in hot pink. I LOVE THEM, but am not a fan of the color, I should have stuck with black. I wear mine during my runs unless it is blazingly hot outside. I definitely have noticed a difference in how my ankles and shins feel after a run with my CEP socks on!
LOVE compression socks!!
I LOVE compression socks and try to wear them during most of my longer runs. I do get strange looks at the gym but if I didn’t know their purpose, I’d probably stare too.
I love CEP socks, but I would love to try another brand. I also always wear mine when I fly.
I’ve never had compression gear, but it seems awesome. I’d really like to try it out!
I def would love to win this! I am running my first half in less than a month, and if I don’t win, I’ll be ordering some with your coupon code. Thanks!!
I have an old pair of compression socks that don’t compress that well anymore. I would love to try these out!
I love my compression shorts(aspaeris brand), they are currently the only piece of compression gear I own.
I just got on the compression sock bandwagon late last year and have no idea what I was waiting for. I bought some from RunningSkirts and they are amazing. I recently bought the Aesperus compression shorts and can’t wait to try them out.
I don’t have compression socks or gear! But I’m running a half marathon in 3 weeks and I would love to try them out.
I’ve never worn compression socks before but I’d definitely be up for trying them out!!
Cool! I think I’m finally enough of a “runner” to get some use out of compression socks. I’ve been wanting to try them for a while now!
I would love to try a pair of compression socks! I bought a pair of sleeves (Zensah) and really like them. They were even great to wear under my aircast that I was stuck with for four weeks when I had a stress fracture.
I like compression gear but am not that consistent with wearing it…maybe it’s just because I need more (I only have one pair of CEP socks and a recently purchased pair of shorts!).
Love my CEP socks. I haven’t ever worn them for a race, but I have for workouts and I’m not certain if they help either. Pre and post long runs and speed workouts they do wonders.
I also prefer the socks over the sleeves. I have a pair of Zensah compression socks but would like to try the rest of the brands that are out there.
I have some Zensah sleeves but have never been committed to wearing them. I need to give it more of a go!
I do not own compression socks but I have been researching them to purchase a pair. I am hoping they will help prevent shin splints which I seem to get every time I start to increase my mileage. I really did a number on my shins in college. I would love to try these ones!
Big fan of the fun colors!
I have Zoot calf sleeves and CEP calf socks, the CEPs are definitely my favorite. I usually wear them before and after my long runs.
I have just recently started wearing compression gear- but I like it! I def need more!!
Unfortunately I have not tried ANY compression products yet but would love the opportunity to try some of the marathon socks from Pro Compression!
I don’t own any compression gear yet. I just started looking into them a couple weeks ago so the timing on this is perfect! I think socks would be a great way to try compression gear to see if it works for me.
For someone who’s super injury prone, I have no idea why I haven’t tried compression gear yet. Well, ok, yeah, I know that I haven’t because I’m too cheap to pay for it, but it’s probably super worth it. So… here’s hoping I win!
Hi!
I didn’t even know anything about compression gear. So glad I checked this out and will be getting some soon.
I’ve never tried compression gear but I would if it were free!
I’ve never tried either but would love to!
I’ve never worn compression gear either, but I’d love to try it!
I asked for compression socks for Christmas and didn’t get them. So this would be nice
I’ve got Zensah socks and sleeves, Nike compression tights and my new faves Aesparis shorts. I didn’t know how it would be running in the shorts but it was a breeze. Those babies are tight so I have to wear long shirts to cover my newly created extra set of butt cheeks.
Would love to try new socks! I like my zensah socks better than the sleeves. They feel tighter.
I have never used compression gear, but I have been looking online for some since beginning my training for a half-marathon. I would love to try those socks!
I have not tried compression socks yet but have been thinking recently that I should!
First off, LOVE your blog! Found it last week and I am hooked!
So…I am fairly new to this running thing and am training for my first half this April. My long runs are around 9 miles and climbing now. I definitely think I Need to try the compression socks or sleeves out since I have started with some shin splints…sitting on the sofa icing my shins and reading your blog as I type!
. These look great! I will be heading to their website next!
I have never tried them always have though!
I would love some new socks! I have some zensah socks and love them! My calves were absolutely screaming during my marathon last weekend and I wore thoses babies all day and night and no soreness in my calves!
i have nuthin because i’m too cheap/lame….
I use the compression sleeves and really think they help with soreness. Would love to win some too! Holla.
How convenient, I was just telling Brian I need some socks. I have 2xu sleeves I like, but am a little desperate for the perfect pair of socks.
I’m new to compression gear as I just recently developed shin splints. I bought a pair of CEP sleeves and love them! Will definitely get more!
I love my CEP compression socks, wear them all the time. Thanks for the recommendation!
I have yet to try compression gear in any form. It sounds like it would do wonders though, so I need to get on that.
I don’t have compression anything. I have been looking at shorts though. Love love love the pink socks!!
I’ve run my last 2 HM and my only full in calf sleeves and now I swear by them. I usually pull sleeves and compression shorts on after all my “long runs” (10+ miles). I’d love more pairs of compression socks, I’m afraid I’m going to slowly stretch my sleeves out so they won’t really do much.. They were like $40 though so I’ve been hesitant to invest in another pair. (My limited running budget is usually dedicated to race entries and shoes…)
I started wearing compression sleeves (CEP) last summer after a tear in my calf muscle. I also have a pair of Zensah compression socks. I’m marathon training now and try to wear the compression socks for the run and the sleeves post run but I do need to buy another pair of the socks. Anything to help the soreness helps!
so cute!! I rarely wear compression gear but I do love compression socks
Compression gear definitely helps me run and do my best
I just have a cheap pair of socks from CVS (nothing fancy). But I definitely wear them before and after long runs and races. I also wear them when I work at the hospital or just when my legs feel tired.
I love compression socks. Whenever I am running more than 5 miles, I wear them. It might just be in my mind, but I just feel better (while running) when I have them on!
i’ve been looking to buy a pair of compression socks the last couple of weeks because i’m starting to increase my mileage. this post came at the perfect time!
I wear CEP black compression sleeves during and after a race. My next investment will be pink full compression socks!
I’m new to running and haven’t purchased any compression gear but have done some browsing and would really like to get some soon.
I would love to try compression socks, especially because I am really sensitive to shin splits!
I’ve never tried compression gear, but am interested in trying! Can’t hurt, right?!
I love compression socks after long runs and have a pair by Vitalsox. I could definitely use another pair
I have one pair of compression socks from the maker of Running Skirts. I wear them after a long run and swear by them!
I do not wear compression socks but I have always wanted to try them!
I’ve never tried compression gear, but I’d like to! Maybe it would help me up my mileage:)
I have comp socks. I wear them before and after all races
I dont love the ones I have though
they are running skirt I think the ones with the hearts
they are not comp enough..
would love to win these!!!
I love my CEP compression sleeves. I’m recovering from a stress fracture and definitely notice a difference when running with them. I would love to try another pair, I’ve been dying for some hot pink ones
I always wear compression socks after a long run and after a ‘sorta long run’ and I know I am going to be sitting for the next 6-8 hours (work). My CEP’s are my favorite.
My Husband gave me a pair of New Balanced Calf Sleeves for Valentines day (he totally speaks my love language!) So far I love them and am really interested in trying out more compression gear as I am training for my first marathon on June 16th!
My Husband gave me a pair of New Balance Calf Sleeves for Valentines day (he totally speaks my love language!) So far I love them and am really interested in trying out more compression gear as I am training for my first marathon on June 16th!
I don’t have any compression gear but I really want to try some!!!
I have the same compression shorts you have and love them!
I have never tried compression gear but would love to!
i would love to try these!!
i don’t own any compression gear but would love to try it
I have never worn compression gear but have been wanting to try a pair of the compression socks for a while!
I’ve heard amazing things about compression socks and would love to buy a pair, but with funds being low, will have to hold off for now (unless I win the free pair!)
i’d love to win a pair of compression socks!
I don’t have any right now – I really want to try it but haven’t been able to justify the investment without knowing if I really like them or not.
I’ve just found compression gear and love it for speed workout recovery!
I don’t own any compression gear partly due to the fact that they are usually expensive and because I don’t think I run high enough mileage
Although maybe if I got some I would have to run longer!
I have some compression capris that I do my triathlons in, but I want some socks for recovery. Just too cheap to take the plunge. Maybe I’ll be lucky!
I love compression socks! The CEP ones are my fave too but I’d love to try a pair of these out!
i’ve never worn compression gear, but always wanted to try it!
Ah! I have compression sleeves, but I would love to try the socks!
I have pair that Running Skirts sells. I love them.
I have a pair of UA compression tights that I wear during races when it’s cold and always after races- I completely agree with you and think they help with soreness after a race!
I’m a nurse and I steal anti embolism stockings from the hospital… boom, compression socks. It really does help after running/with a 12 hour shift.
I wear the calf compression sleeves made by CEP. For some reason I can’t wear the full sock ones as they cut off my circulation in my toes..maybe it’s all in my head
I don’t wear compression gear, but the longer I run, the more my hips ache. Maybe I need to start experimenting with compression shorts…
Love compression gear! CEP is my favorite brand for socks! I don’t mind the Zensah calf and thigh sleeves, but I find they aren’t as tight as CEP. I recently just purchased a pair of the Aspaeris pivot shorts and I’m a huge, huge fan! I hope Aspaeris starts to make tights soon. I have to agree, I’m not sure the sleeves did much for me during a race, but I always wear them after races and longer runs.
I just have one pair of CEP socks that I tried out when I injured my calf last summer. It actually seemed to make my legs feel worse while I was running, so they have sat in my bag ever since and I kind of forgot about them. I would like to try them out for recovery though.
CEPs are my sausage casing of choice. But I’m willing to amend that.
I love my CEP socks, but you look much better in them than I do! I would love to try a new brand….(my equivalent of “pick me, pick me”)
Never tried compression gear, but been eyeing it for awhile.
I’ve never tried compression gear but I certainly want to! Those socks are too cute.
I would love to be able to try some authentic compression socks. Right now I’ve been cheap and bought OTC socks for old people or diabetics basically. I’ve heard they work about the same and I love the way they feel after a workout but they are super super ugly… I call them my grandma socks.
I have UA socks that I wear often, I feel like they help during and after…I’d like a pair that fits a bit tighter though….and I’d like to try shorts sometimes as I typically am sore in my hamstrings more than anywhere else!
Never used CEP compression gear. I’d love to try it out.
I’ve really been wanting to try compression socks. I hope you PICK ME, PICK ME, PICK ME … http://www.dashingdiva.net
I haven’t tried compression gear yet, but I would LOVE to try some.
I have been dying to find a great pair of compression socks!
I just got a pair of CEP compression sleeves (in BRIGHT green!) for my calves. I debated going the full sock route, but I’m so picky about socks when I run and it saved me $20 so I went with the sleeves. I’ve only worn them once during a run, just to try them out, but I loved wearing them before and right after my half marathon!
I have never worn compression gear, so I would love to win this!
For recovery after a run I like my smartwoll compression socks…sooo comfy! Still trying to find a compression sock to run in, would love to try the marathon sock (hot pink!!)
I’ve asked for a pair of CEP calves sleeves for my upcoming birthday, but I’m a compression virgin and would love to try some!
I have one pair of compression socks, and I like them a lot… but they are black and collect all my dog’s stray white hairs!
I would love a bright color that would hide the shedding better.
I’ve never tried compression socks but I would love to! I wear sleeves (from discount surgical supply – very, very cheap) and pants (from 2xu — very, very expensive) but I have never tried socks. Definitely next on my list!
I have some shorts and I love them! I’d love, love, love some socks, though. Really, love.
I have only tried the cheap Walmart compression socks. I would love to try some nicer ones!
I don’t have any compression socks yet but like the colours of these. Can’t decide between the pink, purple and lime.
I’m dying to try compression socks but they have never really fit into my budget. I’d love to give them a try!
I only have some compression socks. Zenzah but they are not as tight as I would like and Smart wool which are really tight and I love alot more than Zenzah socks.
I love my CEP sleeves but would really like to try a pair of these socks out! I love the pink ones.
I don’t own compression socks, but after a recent calf pull/strain/painful injury of some sort that is finally starting to heal after a month, I was advised to start wearing them. Haven’t bought any yet, but I am considering it because my first marathon is coming up in May and I can’t afford any more calf pain! However, I am a broke college student and I can’t just spend $50 on socks. So if I would happen to win this giveaway that would be awesome!!
I don’t have any compression gear. But I’ve always wanted to try it. I just can’t justify the price if Im not sure its going to help.
I’ve never worn compression gear, but I really want to test it out. Reducing soreness? Yes, please!
2XU is my fav brand of compression. Spendy, but very snug & comfy.
I’ve never worn compression socks, but I’d really like to try!
I used calf sleeves after my long runs, but now that I’m in the middle of a running hiatus, I have been wearing them on transatlantic flights (three so far in the past 6 months), especially now that I’m pregnant.
I LOOOVE my CEP sleeves and I really do think they help with recovery! I haven’t noticed a huge difference while running but just like you said, I don’t think it hurts
I just started wearing compression shorts by Aspaeris and love them. I’d love to try these socks! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love tall socks for running & recovery!
I have a pair of Zensah calf sleeves. I really want compression tights or shorts!
want. need. would love. i’ve been battling some shin splints and compression socks sound divine. I’ve been too cheap to purchase more expensive socks and have buying hospital grade compression socks from the pharmacy for a much cheaper price. I’m interested to try out these to see if there is really that much of a difference.
Ooh! Yes, I want a pair! I love the compression socks I have but I have been thinking of expanding my collection. I could use a backup pair and maybe some shorts, too.
I would love to try these… love the colors!!
I would loveee to try out some of this compression gear!
I have never run with Anything compression but I really want to since I’m starting to run longer runs over 10 miles. I would love to see if it would help with the soreness.
I think I need some of these, now that I’m training for my first half marathon!
I LOVE my CEP sleeves, and want socks so bad! So pricey though!
I have Zensah and I think it really helped that I started wearing it while training for my first half. I didn’t discover compression-wear until about halfway through training but it made all the difference!
I don’t wear compression socks but want to try them!
Compression gear is so dang expensive!!! But I loooooove it! I usually only wear sleeves after a hard workout, but I want to try them during a race. I also want compression tights because I feel like my booty could really use them sometimes
Btw, your hair is getting so long! It’s gorg!
I love my compression gear I wear after a long run- but I do not have any fancy kinds, and would LOVE a pair of Pro Compression! Fingers (and toes) crossed!!
I have the Zensah sleeves and socks. I think the sleeves aren’t tight enough but I do like the socks. I also have a pair of CWX tights that I run in all winter and I love those.
I love wearing my hot pink CEP compression socks post long run. I have a pair of Zensah calf sleeves also that I sometimes wear when running.
I have never worn any compression gear. I’m still a fairly new runner. I would love to try the socks!
I wear compression shorts but really want to get some compression socks! I really love the pink ones but lime green is pretty awesome too!
I have never heard of compression gear. Must go research!!
I have a pair of CEP compression sleeves that I wear when going on long trail runs-love them.
I don’t wear compression gear right now, but since I’m about to run my 3rd marathon, I’m starting to look into it. This would be a great start!
Have a pair of cep Compression socks. I wear them after races. I wore them once during w run when my shin was aches but thankfully that went away. I wear cep because that was the only one I knew of that was a medical grade compression sock.
I don’t have any compression gear yet. I’m training for my first half and have been thinking about getting a pair. I would love a FREE pair to try out!!
I have one pair of compression sleeves (zensah) that i try to wear after all of my long runs. I notice a huge difference when i wear them. I wish i could justify buying more, but they’re just so expensive!!
I always wear compression gear for recovery and love it. I just ripped a hole in my only calve sleeves and would love to win! I love the modeling pictures of the socks on the rock.
I was totally in Surprise running the Del Sol Ragnar over the weekend. It is so freaking nice there!!
Never tried compression socks but interested to try
i love CEP compression socks!
I wear Zensah calf sleeve which are also to help shin splints. I’m not sure if I’ve gotten over them or the sleeves work, but I’m going to keep wearing them!
I’m wearing CEP sleeves and really like them for recovery and for long runs. I think they keep my legs freshers for the longer miles. But I only have one pair and would LOVE a second pair so I have one to run and then a clean pair for after
I have always wanted to try compression socks, love the colors!
Don’t wear compression gear at the moment but would love to win
I LOVE my aspaeris pivot shorts and my CEP socks. I have a pair of Zensah compression socks, but they don’t have the same compressing feeling that my CEPs do.
I’ve never worn compression socks but I would love to try them out!
What a great give-away. I don’t have any compression gear but would love to try it. That stuff is pricey though! Diggin’ the discount code! thanks!
I have been dying to try compression socks. Every time i go to buy some i talk myself out of it. I’ll have to just suck up the cost and do it one of these days.
I dont wear them but I have been wanting to try some for a while now!
This is me not commenting since I am Canadian and cannot win.
I <3 compression!!! My favorites are my aspaeris pivot shorts and my run love compression socks! I love the during and post long run compression, the only way to recover!!!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks for your thoughts on the gear too…always wanted to try out Compression gear – would love to feel the difference after a long run/race or hard workout.
Just got a pair of CEP compression sleeves last week. Haven’t had a chance to test them out yet other than putting them on for an hour or so, but so far I do like they way they fit. I was in Arizona myself this past weekend and ran 10 miles yesterday, but unfortunately didn’t bring the sleeves along to test them out before, during, or afterwards. Can’t wait to try them out in action this week!
I love my Compression socks and need to get a few more pairs since I am always washing my one pair so I can wear them again. I would love to win this and will be taking advantage of the discount code either way!
I love compression everything. I am out of socks right now but I always wear tight gear on the bottom half of my body, not only to show off my lack of a JLo glow but it makes me feel so much tighter and fitter, like all my muscles are right where they need to be. And I feel like I can run longer. Love this giveaway! And I will def try the code. Thanks SR!
I don’t have an compression gear; but I’m looking into getting some before my Marathon in 3 weeks. Soo many options, its hard to make up my mind; I just know I want them pink.
I have been waiting to find the right pair of compression sleeves/socks to wear before (but especially after) my runs. Pick me, Pick me, Pick me!!!
Yay! I’d love to win so I could finally try compression.
i have never worn compression anything before, but i’d love to try! i remember my high school cross coach saying they would help me avoid shin splints…?
I have Zensah sleeves and socks. I have never ran in them, but they definitely help with recovery.
compression gear tends to be pricey but i would LOVE to try those marathon socks! I just signed up for my first marathon (oct 13!!!)
I have Zensah calf sleeves and I love them!
I’ve never worn compression gear, but I would love to try it because my calves and quads are always so tight when I run!
Compression sleeves totally saved me from my shin splints. I don’t have to wear them on every run anymore, but whenever I feel a little pain in my shins, I break them out again!
No favorite for me yet, because I don’t own a pair. I would love to try some though. (wink wink)
I don’t wear compression socks/gear but would love to try some!
I have some low compression socks that I like. They are nothing fancy, but I would absolutely love to try some nice socks or sleeves. I’m pretty new to running, but I think it would help with recovery!
OH how I adore all things compression related. So much so that it’s become a family joke (my husband pokes fun at my old man argyle Zensah socks) and from time to time, it’s just fun to wear my pink arm sleeves around the house. Fashionable I am NOT. But I truly love all the brands I’ve found so far – CEP and Zensah are on top. Please give me a chance to win these from Pro! I will become the ultimate walking billboard, quite literally
This couldn’t have come at a better time! I just talked to ours school’s athletic trainer about compression tights, socks, etc. after school today and I told him I was headed home to make some purchases! I have never wore any compression gear….yet.
I’ve never tried any compression anything! I would love to though. I really would love to try compression socks after my 20 miler coming up
I would love to test out some compression socks.. I’ve just gotten into running. I think I’m going to try to the 20% off and see what I think! Thanks for the great blog!!
I don’t own compression socks but I have been wanting to buy a pair for when I start training for my nxt half.
I have never tried compression socks, but love this info and would love to!
I use CEP and lost one sock somehow (cry)! So, I’d love a new pair.
I have ONE PAIR of compression socks I bought with an Active GroupON deal and one pair of Zensah sleeves I splurged on — I agree I prefer the socks! I think compression wear is important when you’re tough on your body – I especially should focus on it more because (according to Dr) I have terrible circulation
Thanks for reviewing a new brand!! When spending so much money on an item it’s good to hear a few reviews before purchasing
It’s a bit strange that this came along at this time…I’m just starting to research compression sleeves/socks again! My Zensahs are getting a bit ragged…and my calves seem to be outgrowing them lol!!!
I purchased a pair of Nike Pro Combat shorts but am looking for an alternative – I don’t love them.
I love, love, love my calf compression sleeves. I wear them constantly, even to work. I really want some socks but am not totally willing to throw down so much money for some more. I think the brand’s called Recofit? I can’t actually check though since I’ve worn them so much the name has worn off! Anyway, I could certainly do with some more compression gear.
I love my compression socks and always wear them after a race! Good luck to me!
I’ve never used compression gear before, but I am ALWAYS in need of more running socks!
I have not tried compression gear yet but I really want to.
I love compression gear but I have never heard of this brand!! I would love to give them a try!
I’ve never tried compression socks, but I do love my pair of Zensah sleeves since I still get shin splints and they help out a lot with that.
Huge fan of CW-X compression tights. I have them in 2 colors.
I’ve never tried compression socks, but I wonder if it would help with my tendonitis. I think it would be worth the investment.
I am in love with my Zensah Compression sleeves! I wear them while running and for a while after my run, my shins thank me everyday
I’ve never tried compression gear, but I’m starting to look at different brands to try out before I kick into full marathon training in a couple of months.
I LOVE some compression gear! My favorite are my Zensah shorts.
I’m dying to try these socks! Would look great on me in my upcoming 13.1 NYC race.
I dont have any compression gear, but would love to try some! I had never heard of compression socks until finding your blog, but you make them so awesome!
I would love to try a pair of compression socks out. I have terrible (doc said it is the worse he has ever seen) plantar fasciitis and kind of taping I have tried helps. I have heard these can help and would love to try them before I make the purchase. I may buy them anyways with the discount! Thanks SR!
I’ve never worn any but have been wanting to ever since I’ve read your blog!
I need to read your entire entry on compression wear. I don’t have any..but I did order a pair that should be arriving soon!
I don’t wear compression gear but would love to try it out!
I have never worn compression anything so I’d love to win this giveaway to be able to try them out!! they look awesome!
I have Zensah sleeves and I like them…but I would love to try the full socks as well!
I love my compression sleeves. I have a pair of compression capris, but unfortunately short legs + big thighs means they are too long for me and don’t fit my like they should (the wraps around the knee are at my shins).
I have a pair of Zensah’s and a couple of pairs of Asperis shorts I got via a groupon. I know they might help, but I just can’t justify spending that much money on socks!
YaY! For a contest!
I have one pair of Skins. I like them but they’re a little thick. I wear them post run
Oh man, I would LOVE to win a pair of these. My legs don’t recover very well after long runs, so I think compression socks could really help me cut down on the soreness. And your pink ones look adorable!
I don’t wear any compression gear, but I probably should.
I just tried my first pair of compression socks this weekend, but they came from the Dollar General store. They seemed to work pretty well but I would love to try out a “professional” (and cuter) pair! I looked like somebody’s great uncle running around in my black dollar store socks!
As usual, you look like a rock star! Thanks for your posts.
I also adore my CEP socks. They are incredible!
I love my compression socks! Right now I wear some by smartwool, but I need to start trying out over brands. i also love the aesperis shorts. Sausage never looked so sexy.
I haven’t tried compression gear yet, but really want to! Particularly before my half marathon in May. I LOVE the bright pink socks!
I have some CEP socks, too! They are great! And I love that these come in argyle! Fun!
I have Zensah calf sleeves that I really like because of the variety of sizes for that perfect fit…and sometimes I squeeze into my Asperis shorts, too
I love my Aspaeris shorts!!! I would love to try the marathon socks!
I love my aspaeris compression shorts and zensah compression sleeves!
C just got some – and I’m still a bit nervous to try them out… but after the posts here, I’m starting to reconsider.
I love, love, LOVE compression gear! I have a pair of 2XU capri tights and socks and wear them after all long runs and races. Problem is, I only have one of each so I have to wash them often. I want more compression gear but can’t force myself to shell out the $$. Maybe I’ll (finally) win something!!!
I bought my first (and only) pair of compression sleeves on my way out of town for my last marathon. I am convinced they are the reason for my speedy recovery. I wore them nonstop from friday until the race and then again right after the race. even slept in them. Its now part of my pre and post race ritual. After my latest half, i wished I had tights! I would love to win these…i have a pair of pink ceps.
I have never tried it, but would love to!
Would love to win some; never tried any, but have thought about it. Pick me, pick me;-) Just found your blog today & am enjoying it thusfar.
I have a pair of knee high compression socks (by runningskirts.com) and I do think they help!
Love Under Armor, but always looking for new running schwag!
Love compression socks!!
I have some Zensah calf sleeves and the Aspaeris Pivot Shorts – I like them both but wish the shorts were a smidge tighter. I ordered the Zensah’s a size down and they seem to work out well. I think that the pink and the argyle are super cute!
if i had the money to get compression gear, i would def wear it, especially after my trail runs…crossfit is so demanding, and running on top of it…well its alot of stress on the ol’ body which is NOT getting any younger! but alas, extra gear is not a luxury i can afford so i will just pray that i win this little contest so i can have a pair of my own (everyone at my box will be SO jealous!).
Right now I don’t own any compression gear because I am too cheap, but I would definitely love to try some. So, free would be the perfect price!
Yes I do wear compression ..usually after my long runs and races!! Amazing giveaway!
I have been wanting a pair of compression socks. My calves are always the most tired feeling after a long run. I just put these on my running wishlist blog post that is soon to come!
I have never really used compression gear yet, but am totally going to get myself some of those sweet marathon socks!!! After years of cross country and race training I’ve become somewhat injury prone at the ripe ol’ age of 25, and am always looking for ways ensure that I’ll be a lifetime runner . Compression sounds like a GREAT way help avoid more injuries/support my muscles, and look pretty dang fashionable at the same time!
I LOVE my CEP Socks and sleeves. They do wonders for aches and pains after a long run!
Compression socks! That would be amazing. I do own some compression gear. A pair of Under Armor Zebra compression capris and a pair of (don’t remember the brand) compression sleeves.
If I won this pair, they would be my first!
I’ve been thinking about buying some for a while though. I am going on a road trip from Chicago to Seattle in about a month so I’ve been meaning to get some and they would be great for when I get back into running (I’m in rehab for my hip).
I have been wanting to try compression socks for a while now but honestly I have been too cheap to shell out the $60+ for a good pair!
I have one pair of compression socks right now. They are new balance, and not tight enough. They are, however, super slippery on my wood floors!
I wear compression socks, the pro compression and CEP. The pros are my favorite for running because the thin feet don’t crowd my toes in my shoes.
I have never tried compression socks, but I have been reading your blog for a while and you have me very intrigued! Anything that can help with recovery I want to try.
I just bought compression shorts for the first time and could definitely tell a difference in the post-run recovery. I can only imagine that compression socks would work equally well on the sore calves – I have a couple pairs on my gear wishlist.
I just bought some Zensah sleeves two weekends ago and can absolutely tell a difference. I would love to try some of these socks.
I love my compression socks, I wear them pretty everyday. I wear them while running, after running, and even after standing all day at my job. I would love another pair!
I’m a CEP lover, too. I love my sleeves, but I’ve been hesitant to change from my wool running socks to something else. Maybe I’ll be brave enough to try out a new pair of compression socks before my two big races this spring.
I do not have any but I would love to try some! I always hear about them but they are too expensive!
I’ve actually never worn any compression gear because it’s so dang expensive, but I really want to try it!
OOOOHHH I want some knee-high compression socks for racing! Crazy colors/patterns are best! I may just have to break down and buy the argyle ones with the discount….
I’ve never wore compression clothing but I’d love to try it. Please enter me in ur contest.
love love compression socks, havent found one brand that keeps me coming back, maybe these will!
i have not used compression but would love to try it!
Would these work on my pregnancy cankles? Joking. Kind of. But really, I’d love these for when I really get back into running!
I wear compression gear after hard or long runs, I own some Zenzah calve sleeves.
I have never tried compression socks but have heard so many good things about them, and because I get sore calves I really want to try them! I really need theses socks SR!
This is awesome! I neeeeed some compression wear!
I love compression socks! I wear them for all my long runs! My favorite (and only pair) is CEP!
I just got my first pair of compression sleeves now that I’m really upping my mileage, and I would love a pair of socks as well!
Would love to try some full length compression socks. I am a fan of CEP socks!! Just finished my first 1/2 marathon.
I have never worn compression socks, but would LOVE to! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Maybe if I could get my bum back into running regularly, I would wear compression gear. MAYBE, if I won compression gear, I would wear it regularly as it would motivate me to run…..just maybe!
I don’t have anything super official. I go have Old Navy pants and shorts that they sell as “compression” and I do love them. I also have some Nike capris and shorts that they call compression as well. I love the feeling of tightness on my legs.
I like socks!
One out of 258 (so far) seems like the odds are ever in my favor, so why not post! I love compression gear, but can’t afford anything, even 20% off something worth $50. I have a pair of socks I got for Christmas once, but that’s it…and I stare at all the products I could have while I’m at race expos. Winning a pair would benefit my pocketbook!
totally want to try these socks!!
Yes please, I would love some free compression socks!
Love my Zensah sleeves but have been wanting to invest in full blown compression socks, good timing!
I don’t currently wear any compression socks/sleeves… but I would LOVE to try them.
I’ve been really wanting to try compression socks. I have calf sleeves and just bought some compression booty shorts. Not sure if my butt needs that much loving, but I figured it can’t hurt haha
i’ve been curious about compression gear for awhile now, but have never tried it due to the price tag and the possibility that it doesn’t do much.
I have a cheap pair but they make all the difference!
I’ve never worn compression socks, but ever since I read your post about compression a few weeks ago I’ve been saving up for a pair! I think the hot pink socks are super cute!
I’m just starting out with running, but I would love to know more about what compression socks can do for me.
I have a pair of zensah sleeves now that I like but I really want to try full socks or shorts!
I love my CEP calf sleeves!
I love compression gear! I’ve recently become a believer, before I just wore it too look cool. I definitely prefer colors! Love the neon pink!
Don’t own any compression socks I had them on my Christmas list but never got them. I might just break down and buy the argyle ones.
I wear CEP socks, I love them!
I love the compression socks and shorts I have, but don’t have a favorite brand. I love that the compression socks remind me of the “style” that was popular in jr high- EXTREMELY tall, pulled up socks!
I am a huge fan of CEP gear; I swear those socks revolutionized my running — no more shin splints!
Would love an extra pair, especially those darling pink ones. 
I just started wearing compression socks. I LOVE THEM!
OK..here’s the deal….I have bigger calves and horrible veins…yes, lucky me. I have had 3 varicose vein surgeries (2 on one leg until they figured out I had a “bad valve” and fixed that whew! Who wants a bad valve? Leaking too much blood which I guess caused my skin holding in my blood to thin and weaken which causes them to bulge and then be uncomfortable and thus, surgery for me!)
TMI? Who knew I would share all that!
Well, long story short…ha! My legs/calves started throbbing recently…some one suggested I try compression LONG socks. I did!! Now whenever I run more than 3 miles I wear them and oh, the love I feel for them. No more throbbing or pain…calves are good…life and running feels much better.
Even if I don’t win maybe you can pass my post on to the right people and they could give me a free pair too. HA!
CEP calf sleeves are BOMB! I have two pair and am thinking of getting a third so I can rotate. I wear one pair when I run and the other pair I clean up/shower. Couldn’t possibly do it without them. I have 2Xu and love CEP more!
Great post!
I’ve tried compression sleeves after a race and I definitely felt better faster than usual. Unfortunately, I’m a poor college gal and can’t spend that kind of cash on compression socks. I would love to have my own!!
I don’t have any compression gear
. But, I would like to try some (wink wink)
I love my compression shorts! Would love to win more compression gear!
I have never tried compression socks and I really want to try them. I love the concept and think they would really help with my recovery! Thanks SR
Want to try compression sometime, especially now that my calves hurt from my long run Sunday. Too bad the argyle are a brownish tan, now if they were pink or purple…
Love compression gear, esp my cep socks!
Yay for compression gear! I’ve never tried socks but I love my compression Aesparis shorts and Lululemon pants
I love my CEP socks and wear them on all my long runs! I have been afraid to try something different. I don’t want to mess with what works? What is your thought on that? I do agree they also help with recovery. After some of my long runs I have felt like my legs were swollen and tired, but put the socks on for a few hours and they make a huge difference! Would love to hear about the compression shorts? Do you wear them when you run? What differences have you seen?
This is great! I just started looking for some compression socks this weekend, so perfect timing!
I need compression shorts but love the socks I have! Thanks for sharing!
I have been wanting to get a pair of compression socks, might try the marathon socks out!
Compression rocks my world. I’d love to try this brand. I love my CEP sleeves and wear them all.the.time.
I like adidas compression sleeves.
I haven’t tried any yet, but after my half marathon this past weekend, I am really wishing I had some. I hadn’t train in snow and the course was covered from start to finish in snow, slush, and ice so I’m really sore from the extra work!
I did my first 10 mile run on Sunday. With my mileage increasing weekly, I think it’s a good time to start looking into compression socks. I would love to win these!
I would love a pair! I think they would be so helpful with recovering as I sloooooowly am trying to increase my mileage!
LOVE compression! I actually just have the CEP sleeves in black but am looking to getting some socks soon. I want some pink ones!!
Oh. 20% is a great deal.
I’ve never worn compression socks during a race, but have worn them during my training runs. I only have one pair – Zensah – and they work pretty well.
Hope I win!! I would love some compression socks
I have no compression gear and my legs are sad and lonely. They need a hookup!!
I haven’t tried compression gear because It’s spendy, but I’d love to try it.
I’ve never tried compression gear, but I would love to have a pair of those hot pink socks to try out!
I’ve never worn compression socks, but have been contemplating buying some for a while.
I have never tried compression socks or any sort of compression gear. I am running several half-marathons this year and I would love to win these socks so I can try them out in my next half-marathon and hopefully set a new PR!
I only have one pair of compression socks, but I love them. I think they seem a bit expensive, which is what keeps me from buying another pair.
I have two pairs of CEP compression socks and love them! Before and after any type of run. I’ve had them on all day today.
Nothing feels cozier after a run than some good ol’ compression. I too like the socks better than the sleeves. I do like to run in sleeves more than socks. I have Zensah products currently, but would love to try other brands.
I would love to try these out! I am also pretty new to running, and so I’ve been reluctant to just buy everything that seems awesome all at once. THis would be a great way to try out some new stuff! Thanks!
I have CW-X compression socks, have worn them for post-marathon recovery on the flight back home…compression socks are great.
Pro Compression socks were actually my first foray into compression socks. They work great. I would love to win another pair and the sales price sounds like a deal as well.
I don’t own any compression gear! Waah! Just some really tight little boys Under Armour pants that I pretend are compression pants
I really want to try compression running socks because I’ve been having the hardest time recovering after runs lately!
I have yet to venture into the world of compression gear, but several of my running buddies swear by it. I should jump on the wagon soon though–I’m midway through my training for my first half marathon!
I wear both sleeves & socks sometimes when I run, but always after. I don’t have a favorite, yet…still looking. So far I’ve tried Nike, Zensah, and Feetures. I also have a pair of Aspaeris shorts which are awesome after a long run. Not so great to run in. I would love to try some by Pro Compression!
I’ve never tried compression gear but have been wanting to so bad! Thanks for the giveaway!
I don’t have any compression gear, but compression socks are on my wish list. I would LOVE to win this giveaway!
I don’t have any compression gear yet either – and I would love to try these! I’m just get back into running, and I wonder if these would help with shin splints?
I recently got a pair of Purple Zensah calf sleeves and I am not even lying when I say they have revolutionized my recovery time!! I will be sporting them at my upcoming 30K race!
I haven’t tried compression gear yet, but would love to give it a go! Anything to get over sore legs faster!
I don’t have any compression gear, but I have thought about getting some to see how I like them. Winning them would be great so I can try before I buy
I wear CEP compression socks and sleeves. LOVE the socks. I would also love to try something new
I have two pair of compression socks from Runningskirts.com that I believe are made by swift socks. I’ve been really happy with them but lusting over the CEO brand forever. I recently scored a pair of CEO compression capris for super cheap on EBay and they felt amazing after my last long run.
Just realized my dumb phone auto-corrected CEP to CEO twice.
oops, guess I should proofread my comments.
I have never tried compression socks! I see lots of runners wearing them and I have always been super intrigued, but I’m saving up for a Garmin Forerunner, so paying $50 for socks right now is not my brightest idea!
LOVE the pink! So cute on you in the pictures!
Amanda
I love compressions socks and sleeves especially after long runs!
I haven’t actually ran in compression gear yet, but I’ve heard lots of great things. I had an IT Band injury training for my last half-marathon, so it’s something I need to invest in.
I do not have any compression gear. Really love the hot pink ones in the picture! Checking out the website now!!!
I love my Zensah calf sleeves… I usually wear them after a long run!
Love compression gear! I like CEP socks, too. Would love to try anything for FREE though!!
I have never worn compression gear, but I would really like to try some!! I am training for my first half EVER and I think this will help me out even more
I’ve heard a lot of amazing things about compression socks and gear. Would love to win a pair! Pink please!
I am a newcomer to the compression world, adding the CEP sleeves and compression shorts into my bag o’ gear. I have fallen in love and would like to add more to my collection!
I don’t wear them now, but would like to try
I have a pair of the running skirt compression socks and love them…wish I had more, but they are not on sale too often, so yeah, I totally need to win these!
I wear compression socks on my long runs. I’ve never raced in them, nor worn them before. I’m going to read your compression post… I may change my ways!
I have never tried compression gear due to the cost but would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the chance to do so!!
I run and like free stuff! I also like the blog…. yup!
LOVE my CEP compression socks but would love to try a new brand, especially in lime green or purple…cool
I love compression, the only body part I don’t compress is probably my head!
i just ordered my first pair of smart wool compression socks. i figure even if they don’t help, they certainly can’t hurt.
The only compression stuff I worn are Ted hose from when I was pregnant. I’d love to win a free pair of compression socks!
I have a couple of Zensah socks…I like to wear them AFTER working out!
I just recently bought my first pair of compression shorts and I. LOVE. THEM. For a while I kind of thought compression was bogus, but I’m 112% a believer now!
I’m new to compression gear so some free socks would be awesome! And argyle sound so cute! runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com
I love my CEP compression socks, which I also prefer over the sleeves! I’ve been saving my pennies with hopes of owning a second pair by the end of the year… wish they weren’t so dang expensive!
Love CEP! I have Zensah sleeves as well. I always wear mine b4 and after long runs and races. I would love to win/try the Pro Compression
I wear Zensah calf and knee sleeves and I have pivot shorts. I don’t know if I have a favorite brand, I’ll try any type.
i love my CEP compression sleeves, and i wear them both during and after a run. i also have socks, but i prefer the sleeves.
I have a pair of CEP socks that I love…I wear them postrun for any runs longer than 10 miles.
I love my CEP Compression socks! I’ve worn them everyday {either before or after runs/cycling} for the last 2 weeks. I’ve seen major differences in my perfomance + recovery!
I have wanted to try some since you started posting about them, just haven’t bit the bullet yet!
I love compression wear! Of the pants/socks that I own, my under armour brand is my favorite. Capri pants are my favorite – they make me feel skinny and together even if I just ate a feast!
Yet another great giveaway! I would love a pair of the knee-high compression socks. I have compression sleeves, but socks would be an upgrade for this broke grad student
I’ve never worn compression gear but just today ordered a pair of zensah sleeves! I’d like to try the socks too! Love the pink!
I have a pair of Zensah compression socks. Love. Them.
I am so excited to try these. Just ordered in purple. I absolutely love your website and keeping me motivated for running!
I have only worn compression socks at work. I work at a scrub shop and we’re forced to wear them to prove to the nurses that they are awesome. To be honest, I don’t see a difference, but they are pretty cheap. I’d love to try something more high tech!
I’m new(ish) to running, and haven’t ever used compression gear. I honestly didn’t know it did anything for pre/post-race; I just thought the tights looked cute! Will be reading your previous compression post tonight to see what I’ve been missing!
I have a pair of socks I wear On my long runs and before/after races….and I would love to win another pair!
I LOVE compression gear. I’ve worn socks, sleeves, and capris in races, but definitely prefer the socks. After long runs/races, I always try to recover with my compression socks; however, I recently lost the right one (hungry dryer?). And it was my only pair. So, I really would be very grateful to have a new pair!
I’ve never tried any sort of compression sleeves! But I would love too =)
Love this post! I’ve been wanting to try compression gear for a while now, but haven’t made the investment.
How does it actually work? It sounds like it’s most important to wear it before/after running?
I’ve never worn compression gear as much as I’ve heard how awesome they are…I’d definitely like to try though!
I waer Vitalsox Perform Graduated Compression socks and I love my Old Navy compression capri’s.
I’ve got IT band issues so I usually wear compression pants after races. So far I haven’t tried socks or sleeves but I would totally be willing to if they were free!
Also, I bet argyle is adorable.
I’ve never used compression gear but I really want to.
I wear my zenzahs after a long run, and found them too be too thick to wear while running. I’m looking for some lightweight compression socks to rock out a long run!
I swear by compression for before/after races and am only now starting to branch into the compression gear DURING races but have only worn calf sleeves since I haven’t had the time to train with the socks. My ‘after’ race go-to compression are actually anti-embolism stockings from the pharmacy/drug store. They’re thigh high and hideous but are amazing for recovery. And they’re only about 30 bucks so they’re even cheaper than the socks.
Love the pink color, and would love to try compression socks that are actually tight! I have smaller calves, so it is tough to find sleeves that are actually compressing.
I rocked my compression socks all day today after running a 50k yesterday. My legs feel pretty good right now!
I like my zensah compression sleeves. Hope to obtain more someday.
i have some CEP socks. i think i need to invest in some shorts or pants . i also need some bright pinks socks! mine are black and boring!
Oooh yay! I’ve been waiting to get compression socks! thank you so much for the discount!
I would love to try some compression socks!! I love the pink color:)
I dont wear compression right now, only because Im a poor folk! Id love to win a pair so I can start compressing.
I don’t own any and thats why I NEED to win this!!!
I have a pair of CEPs in pink and I love them! I also bought the “Miracle Socks” from Walgreens (since I work there and have been staring at them for 2 months now and had tons of patients ask me how they are, I had to try them!) They were only $9.99! For compression socks that aren’t quite as tight, but still decent, that is an amazing deal! I would love to try a new brand, though! Thanks for the giveaway!
I have one pair…they have a heart on them…they are cute.
I haven’t tried compression socks yet but everyone is raving about them. About time I get myself and my husband (who’s running Boston) some!
I have been looking at different brands but haven’t purchased any yet…they are a bit expensive for a grad student. I would love to try them though, I think they would really help with my running and workouts.
I’ve never worn compression gear!
I don’t have any compression gear, but I’d love some.
anything to help keep my calves happy
I wear Zensah and <3 them!
I would love to try compression gear, never tried it before and too cheap to buy it!
I have never tried but would love too! Cool giveaway.
I’ve been wanting to try compression gear but the price tag has stopped me; would love to win a pair!
I am in the market for compression socks so I appreciate the review!
I would love to win a pair! Never tried anything compression but really want to! I would definitely get the pink ones.
I have hot pink Zensah compression socks and I’m a big fan!
I’ve been wanting to try compression socks. Free is the right price for me
I’ve never worn compression socks or gear but would love to try it out!
Oh boy, I would like some compression socks!
I have a borrowed pair of compression socks from my sister… they are awesome… guess I should buy my own!
Well, I just got home from the Disney Princess Half in Orlando, and it made me way grateful for my Zensah compression sleeves.
I also love my compression CW-X pants!!
I just bought my first pair of compression shorts and I am excited to try them out!
I have hot pink CEP compression socks. I wear them before and after my races. Love them!!
I wear Aspaeris compression shorts (thanks for the coupon code) and some random brand of compression socks I got on sale. They aren’t sized right and I’d love to give compression socks another shot!
I’d love to try some compression socks. I got some for Christmas, but they were too small and only covered about half of my calf. I returned them because I figured…what good are they if they don’t cover the whole muscle? And, I haven’t replaced them…so I would really like to win these!
I have a few pairs of the Pro Compression and absolutely love them!! As SR mentions they’re a tad thinner than CEP’s and Zoot and I think they fit much better with my running shoes!! Of course the pink is brilliant!
I wear zensah sleeves and love them but definitely want more compression. Those look awesome!
I ran 13 miles yesterday and could use those socks today!!!
I have been wanting to try some compression socks! No brand preference yet!!
I usually wear Under Armour compression products, before, during and after a race. I have been slacking lately with wearing compression afterwards, but with a marathon coming up I am definitely in the market for some other products. I would love to win these!
I have compression tights and I have calf sleeves. I’m really liking the calf sleeves, even though they leave my legs sweaty and gross. I’m sure my husband really appreciates that.
Been thinking about trying compression socks for a while (and currently icing my shins as I write this!)
I’ve always wanted to try compression and look at all the different brands online I just haven’t actually ordered yet.
I wear the pivot short & zensah socks and was just thinking about getting more! Coincidentally (not) I used a groupin type thing for zensah which I got from your blog, a coupon code from you for the shorts, and will prolly go & buy these as well assuming of course I don’t win the drawing.
I have actually never tried compression socks. I’ve been wanting to, but being the cheap that I am, have yet to shell out any amount for any pair. I have my first 1/2 marathon coming up in a couple of months though, and with running longer distances now than ever, I’ve been thinking maybe it’s time to shake the dust off my wallet…
I want some!! super cute!
I have a pair of Recivery Socks.
I love compression socks period, after running when going to have to be at work all day is especially comfy. Have read your review on the compression shorts which name escapes me now, and have finally indulged, cannot wait til they arrive and try them on.
I’d love to win a pair! I’ve never worn compression anything because I’m afraid to spend the money and not notice a difference.
I haven’t tried any compression gear yet but after 14 miles on Sunday this could be perfect timing!
Unless I can count the compression of my waistband into my stomach, I am completely compression-ware less!
I have a Zensah and I wished it was tighter.
I wore it during a race and during a long run once and I felt like it made my legs tired. Weird.
Never tried them! But I haven’t gotten into running distances long enough to get me sore yet….maybe if I had these I would.
Clearly, everyone wants socks:) Great post!
I don’t have compression gear yet…but I would love the socks–my calves are always the tightest as far as my legs go–or compression shorts would be bomb.
I haven’t tried them yet but I’d love to see if they help with my shin splints!
Perfect timing! I’ve been thinking I need to get some compression socks. I have to check out the argyle. I’m a nerd who loves all things argyle!
I want to win!!!
I have a pair of Zensah calf sleeves & I love my compression CW-X pants!
Would love a pair of socks — hot pink of course
i don’t wear any but i want a pair so bad!!!
I don’t own any compression gear, but would be interested in trying some!
I’ve never tried compression gear, but would be very interested to!
I’d love to try the compression socks!
I’d love to try the compression socks!
Awesome! I have argyle zenzah socks and love them.
Never tried compression socks.
Argyle compression socks!! Yes please!
I have a pair of CEP socks and would like to try an alternative.
I don’t have any compression socks yet… but would love to try them! I do run in compression capris if I’m running more than an hour and I think that has helped recovery quite a bit
I don’t currently wear compression gear. The $$ has kept me from biting the bullet and trying it out. I’m training for my first 1/2 and would definitely love to try it!
pick me! pick me! so I can take a sexy shot with knee high socks on when I run like yours!
YES! I have a pair of CEP socks but would love another, as I wear mine all of the time.
I snagged a pair of Aspaeris shorts when they were on sale and LOVE THEM!! I am totally thinking about getting some socks too!
Would love to try it … have never used them~!
I have never worn compression gear, but have wanted some for a long time. Just haven’t splurged and bought it yet.
I love my pink recovery socks! They’re clutch during relays (Reach The Beach, Ragnar…) & I totally need argyles. NEED.
sweeeeet! I have 2 pairs… from Wal-Mart. Keepin it classy over here… and they’re brown…. so some sassy pink ones may make me feel better
those are SO much cuter than the granny-like compression socks I wear at work (12 hour shifts on my feet as a nurse)…BUT my socks are only $8.
might be a cheaper alternative!
I’d love to try a pair of compression socks!!
I’m new to compression gear, but have been wanting to buy a pair of compression socks. This would save me some serious $$$!
Never tried compression socks before but would love to – would probably help with my shin splints!
Under Armour! Love their compression tops BUT haven’t found leggings or socks I like yet.
I have some compression tights… they’re from Old Navy and Marshall’s… but I really want some compression socks! An investment I’ll probably make when the weather gets warm enough that I won’t want to wear pants!
I’ve worn the CEP socks during a few races and they seem to help….
I am starting to train for my first half marathon and would love to try these out.
I recently purchased my first pair of leg sleeves–Zensah–and love them! I’d love to try a pair of the socks. So cute!
I have been reading the reviews all over about compression socks and can’t decide which ones to get!
I’ve been wanting to try some compression socks, but the price always gets me. This would be a great way to try and see if they make a difference enough to fork over some serious cash for socks!
I have been on the hunt for a pair of compression socks. I have hit up both of my sports retailers in the area and even a specialty shoe shop with no luck
so all the more reason to pick me. 
Would love to try a pair. I have been reading about these more and more. I think they would be something I would really like.
I would love to try compression gear. My husband has been wanting to try it for a while now as well.
Winning would be sweet, but I think I’m going to buy a pair anyway. I’m really cheap and never want to shell out a lot of cash to try something new!
Love my Zensah compression sleeves AND my Aspaeris compression shorts-no cramping/no soreness the day after my long run. Would love to add some socks to the mix!
I’ve never tried compression anything but I’ve definitely been looking into it. I just can’t seem to find some that are reasonably priced for a broke college student.
I’m a big fan of the CEP socks too and just got the Aspaeris shorts and reeeeeeally like those.
I’ve never worn compression socks before, but I think I need to start. My calves get really sore after longer runs and I’ve been meaning to try some out.
I wear Zensah sleeves on runs of 14 miles plus, but I’ve never tried socks. Have been wanting to, though!
I am just trying out the compression stuff. I have a cute pair of blue socks that I got at the RNRLV expo and I wear them after long or hard runs. I always wear my CWX tights when running long distances also. I think they help!
I don’t own any compression gear … yet. I WANT!
Definitley in the market for some compression gear. Free would be the perfect price!
I like high rise compression socks rather than sleeves bc I feel like my ankles and feet get compressed as well and I recover faster!
I am training for my 8th marathon and don’t have any! Would LOVE to try these!
After reading your post about the CEP compression socks, I decided to buy myself a pair and I absolutely LOVE them!! Thanks for the advice!
I’ve been dying to try compression socks/tights/pants and am running the NYC Half Marathon in March. These socks would be great to help prep!
I just bought the whatever brand it is from walmart! HA I couldn’t bring myself to spending the $$ for the big brands! But I would LOVE to try these for training for my first half! and see how I like them!
I have a pair of zoot calf sleeves that are super thin and super tight. Love them!!! And it’d be cool to get an argyle pair. Thanks for the info!
Zensah compression sleeves changed my half marathon training for the better. I don’t think I could have done it without them. I got them for half off, so i’ve never worn any other brands, but I’d love to try the socks
I’ve never worn compression gear, but am truly interested in trying some!! Pink sleeves would be great!
I don’t have any compression gear. =(
I bought the aspaeris shorts when they were 50% off and i am loving them. Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve been experiencing some calf soreness lately so I’d love to try out some compression socks
I’ve recently started wearing compression capris during runs and I love them. I really need to invest in some compression socks, thanks for the reminder!
I do wear compression…any kind I can get my hands on!
I used to wear compression pants and socks all the time playing softball…forgot how much I loved the feeling (it sucks everything in—thank god). Free socks would be awesommmmme.
I bought some of the compression shorts you recommend when they were on sale a few weeks ago and really like them! I now wanna try some socks!
I have never worn compression socks or sleeves
But I need to try them out.
I’ve never worn compression anything, but I sure would love to!
I don’t wear compression socks but probably should try a pair. I run about 50 miles a week so worth a try. About the peanut butter in your last post… my Walmart has Justin’s single serving peanut butter packets for 39 cents. Good for people like me who like to finish a jar in a week!
I have some zensah compression socks that I wear after long runs. I also bought some Asperis shorts like yours. I’d love to have another pair of socks!
I don’t wear compression gear but I’ve been meaning to bite the bullet and try some. Maybe this will be my chance…?!
I hope I win! I’ve been wanting to try some compressions socks but they are so pricy and the hubs doesn’t see them as a necessity. You know, like food and stuff!
I have a paid of Recovery Socks that I wear here and there. I love them and think they are super helpful!
Never tried but want to!!! Thanks SR:)
I wear compression gear like its my job.
I just started wearing compression sleeves and LOVE them!! I only have one pair and wear them almost every day.. good thing they are black.. I can totally use another pair! crossing my fingers!!!
I just ordered my first pair of compression sleeves, and can’t wait to test them out!
I’ve got a pair of Nike socks that I got at the employee store, they do the trick, although I have been researching for a nice pair!
I don’t really wear compression socks unless you count my knee high Nike socks that fit a little snug…but I have been considering getting a pair for a while!
Love my Zensah sleeves, but I’d like to try a sock for additional Achilles support. Although I’d have a hard time choosing between lime and purple!
Thought I’d also love Aspaeris shorts, but they slide down my hips. Weird. I figured they’d be so tight that they wouldn’t move, but not in my case.
I’ve never worn compression gear before, but I would love to start!
I love my CEPs but would like to try a different brand as well. I could really go for the argyle ones!
I have UA compression tights. My legs feel so much better when I run in them. My calfs don’t crap up like usual and I end up running faster because I take less walking breaks.
I started wearing compression socks for recovery back in the fall when I was training for Marine Corps Marathon because I was having shin pain. Then I broke Race Day Rule #1 and wore compression socks during MCM for the first time. I felt great during the race!!! Now I don’t run a long run without my compression socks. Thanks for sharing this new product; I will try them out!
I haven’t tried compression socks, but would love to have a free pair to try out.
I have some compression capris that I love! So snug and cozy. I have never tried socks or sleeves but I would love to.
Never actually tried it! Since Kara wears it I want to lol.
I have never worn any compression gear. I did purchase some aspaeris compression shorts when they were 1/2 off a few weeks ago, but it has been too cold here to wear shorts yet. Can’t wait to try them.
I have just started wearing my compression socks after my long runs and I wore them for days after I did the Tough Mudder. I am hooked!
I love compression sleeves/socks! I have worn Zensah and Nike but would love to try a different brand. I’d love the hot pink or argyle too!
I don’t own any compression gear yet, but as my half-marathon training continues I know I’m going to need some!
Love CEP..wear them after my long or harder runs! Tried them 1 time during a run and I felt constricted and heavy..thinking it was the compression..not sure though..I wear Aesparis Compression shorts too! I have a pair of lighter UA compression capris I wear for long runs and races..Love them..find they help my terrible knees! Would love to try new pair!
Yes and I’ve felt it’s made a huge difference while training for my upcoming half! I’m definitely a believer
Right now I wear Zensa sleeves, but am always open to a new brand!
I just got my lime Pro Compression socks in the mail (perfect timing for the upcoming Shamrock run!) I have one other pair of compression socks, but the Pro Compression pair are so much thinner and much more comfortable. I got mine through an Active Schwaggle deal, where they were overwhelmed by the response. But the folks at Pro Compression were very responsive to inquiries and great about letting people know when the sizes were in stock. Very happy with my purchase…and would love another pair
I was just looking at some compression gear an hour before I read this post! I don’t own any and a pair of compression socks would be a fabulous way to get introduced into the world of compression gear. It takes me forever to get rid of my spring shin splints since I run on a hamster wheel all winter long (yay for Alaskan winters! *sarcasm*) and I hope that compression gear will help.
I just ordered my very first set of Zensa compression sleeves but would love to try these! The hot pink looks adorable!
Little late to the party but I NEED new compression socks and would love to try this brand!
I just bought my first pair of compression socks and wore them after my race last Sunday. I LOVE them and am hooked.
I have a pair of CEP and Zensah socks which I alternate based on my outfits. Love them both but would be interested in trying another brand too!
Wearing CEP has made a big difference with my shin splints so I love their socks!
I love my all white nike compression socks!
I love compression socks. I wear them on my longer runs and after long runs. I have some Zoot ones that I like best for recovery but like my plain ones from the pharmacy best for running.
I’m super cheap so I only have the compression gear I could find at the drug store in the diabetic section. The brand is Futuro – I buy the men’s trouser socks (size M, compression Firm, $14.99) in black to wear to work because I am on my feet a lot and then have some nude toe-less sock things too. I really really want some tights but don’t have $100 to drop on any at the moment and unfortunately the drug stores only have socks & hose. Compression hose after a run? No thanks.
I’ve never used compression socks before, definitely would love to give them a try though. Still new to running (completed my first half at the Tinkerbell in January) and trying to understand all of the advice/training/gu packets/shoes still! Thanks for being part of my daily online routine!
I have a pair that I got on a Schwaggle deal not to long ago. I think they are Zensah. I also have a pair of Zensah bike shorts. I’ve started wearing the socks after long workouts, or if I nap in the afternoon. I think they are definitely making a difference. I have yet to wear them while excercising, well I wear the shorts I guess. I figure it can’t hurt to give it a try.
I haven’t tried compression gear, but would really like to! I’ve got a couple half-marathons coming up, and May have to pick up a pair of socks to try out.
never tried them before but would love to
I live in compression socks! They take away any pain after a long run or bike. I recently purchased shorts and have fallen in love with them.
compression socks ftw!
I have a pair of CEP socks that I love, and a pair of Zensah that I don’t like as well. I probably need some compression shorts, but another pair of socks would help tons.
Above knee tights if I’m doing a long run. 2XU.
For the win!
I do not have any as I am pretty new to running, but I definitely want some after hearing so many good things about them!
I really want some purple ones. Really bad!
I wear UA compression tights and CEP socks. Love them both!
i have a pair of aesparis pivot shorts…they were a lifesaver when my hip started acting funny. wore them during my last half marathon and PRed!
I’d love to try compression socks. I’ve ran 5 marathons, but never had compression gear for afterward.
I have a pair of compression run tights from Lucy, and they’re great but it’s hardly ever cold enough for me to wear them. I’ve been looking into buying other compression gear but haven’t done it yet.
I have the pink CEP compression socks and black Zensah compression socks and I love them both, but probably prefer the CEPs cause they feel tighter! I also have some Under Armour black compression shorts and they seem to do a pretty good job! Thanks for the heads-up about the discount
I mostly wear compression to recover. Honestly can’t say I’ve noticed a difference in performance when running in them (except I get really hot).
I wear compression socks and they do wonders. Thanks for giving me a chance to win!
I like (in order) my CEP’s, Zensahs, then Nike compression socks. I want Zensah compression pants badly. I have never heard of ProCompression, but am eager to try them out.
I’ve been enjoying the heck out of my CWX tights this winter season. I don’t have any socks, though I’d sure like to try ‘em!
I’ve never ever worn compression socks, but now I’m curious! I really want to try them out!
Never worn compression socks, but would love to try!
I definitely need to start trying compression socks, ice post-race isn’t cutting it anymore.
I love my compression socks – I have two black pair of socks and one green pair of sleeves. They come in real handy after tough workouts. I have never run in them though.
I love my CEP sleeves but not so much their socks. I prefer the brand Sigvaris which makes some funny medical compression type stuff but their sports line comp socks are super tight!
The Pro Compression website is confusing- on the Size Chart they show XS is an option but when you try to select that there are none available in that size
. Restock please!
I had emailed you a while ago about compression advice, and if it would still work if I’m overweight. Well I’m happy to say your advice was right, I have full compression tights I LOVE! And wear after ever long run. I would LOVE to try a pair of socks for during my runs!
I have 2 CEP compression sleeves and I LOVE them. They really help with recovery and I don’t really run without them! I was a girl with alot of shin/calf problems that have pretty much gone away since using the sleeves. Love!
I have a pair of medical compression socks that I wear for recovery, but I wouldn’t dare wear them while running. Far too tight!
I don’t have any compression gear but have been wanting to try it. The older I get, the more pains I get thus compression gear would probably help combat that. Would love to try some socks
i have a couple pairs of compression shorts, but have never tried the socks. i would LOVE to try ‘em. thanks, SR!
*pick me, pick me*
I have never tried compression anything, but would love to try it!
I don’t own compression wear but I would love to begin too! I could have used some last weekend after the IMS Marathon and getting on an airplane two hours after the race.
I get terrible shin splints when I run, so I recently ordered some Zensah compression sleeves. I just started wearing them after running and working out, so I am not sure if it will help-I hope so!!
I’m 27 going on 100 and have to wear compression socks most days….I’m always looking for a good, more comfortable brand
I have a couple of pair of CX compression socks, but I do find them thick – these thinner ones are appealing – and I love the pink!
I have compression socks and tights that i run and recover in. I think the zensah brand isn’t tight enough and i have a pair of zoot brand that are awesome. i love the idea of argyle or more normal looking compression socks. fun!
I have black CEP compression socks. I really researched many brands before choosing this brand and I think I made a great choice.
I have never attempted to run in compression socks but totally love how they feel on after a long run! I bought a relatively inexpensive pair from running warehouse just to try them out and do love them so much! Would love to get another pair in a nice pattern or color and then maybe attempt wearing them during a run.
I haven’t tried any compression gear year, but I’m dying to try it. I think it will feel amazing after a run!!
I haven’t tried wearing compression gear, but have read many good things. Would love to try them out
My left foot is soaking in an ice bath with the hopes of aleviating some of the inflamation in the plantar facia. It used to just be in the bursa calcaneal.Now it has moved down to the bottom of the foot. Coach says take a cpl of wks off running and do cross training. boohooo Guess that means I won’t be running my second half marathon April 1. whine
Would compression running socks help the pain/heal the injury/ prevent the problem? If so, I’d love to get a pair! My 60 yr old body loves to run. Plus, it needs to run. It has a goal of running until its 100!
I’ve never tried compression gear before. Mainly because I’m way too broke to spend $50 on socks! So this would be a great way to finally give them a go
I have never attempted to run in compression socks but totally love how they feel on after a long run! I bought a relatively inexpensive pair from running warehouse just to try them out and do love them so much! Would love to get another pair in a nice pattern or color and then maybe attempt wearing them during a run.
i also wear CEP but just after longer races or when i’m feeling tight. i’ve tried to train in them before and wasn’t in love with how they felt.
I dont have any compression gear, but have heard great things about it…I just ran my first half this past weekend!
I love my compression socks and I’d love to win a pair!!! Those hot pink ones are awesome!
I’ve never worn any, but I’d love to try!
I haven’t used compression gear, but would love to give it a try!
I have been wanting to try compression socks!… and I LOVE your blog!!
I love my compression socks and those hot pink ones are cute!
I have been running for two years now, but didn’t start doing much distance running until this past fall. My goal this year is to run 12 half marathons, but I have had a nagging ache on the outside of my left knee since January. Never tried compression, maybe that’s just what I need.
I have some Sugoi socks I wear for recovery (or if I forget my running socks in my bag) and two pairs of CW-X tights. Once I got over laughing at how small they appeared out of the package and squeezed into them the capris became my go-to running bottoms.
I only have 1 pair of compression socks and LOVE them! I want more compression gear, but I’m always nervous to spend tons of money on something I’m not going to like…
I’ve never worn any compression gear but I’ve been meaning to try compression socks! My calves always get really sore during/after running so I think they would help alot!
I love my compression sleeves. I sometimes wear them during a run but always after a long run or a race. I have a pair in white but I really want some hot pink ones for when I race!
I am new to the world of running and I would love t try compression gear!
Love me some compression!
I have a pair of vitalsox that are OK, but I’ve been wanting to try another brand!
I’ve never worn compression socks but I would love to give them a try for my upcoming marathon on March 17th!!!
I’ve never trained in compression gear, but have been wearing some cheapo compression stockings for recovery. It’d be really nice to have a pair of socks I could wear/run in out in public!
Oh my gosh – I SWEAR by compression. Currently, my favs are a pair of lime green 2xu compression sock sleeves and the Aesperis compression short (in red, I’m basically a walking christmas tree). But seriously, that stuff got me through my first set of multiple marathons (2 within a few weeks) and set me to PR the second!
Becca
I wore them after my last race for the first time. Made recovery much easier I think
Definitely looking to try out a pair of compression socks. Right now, I have two pairs of compression sleeves and I don’t love them. They also don’t feel all that tight and I feel like they slip out of place when I run.
I own the CEP calf sleeves. I’ve been happy with them, but I would love to try the compression socks!
I’ve only worn Zoot compression socks, but I would love to try these out! Especially the purty green ones!
I have not tried any compression gear yet, but would love to try the socks! My hubby has underarmour compression shorts he wears under his running shorts and LOVES them!
I love compression socks! Wore them after my half this past weekend!
I would love a pair. I have never tried any.
I have all kinds! I love them after reading all about how you use them in that other post!
I wear compression sleeves. I was having major leg pain in a strange spot (under my knee on the outside). The man at the running store who helped me out said it was an unusual injury. Of course…that kind of stuff always happens to me. He suggested the compression gear, and it completely fixed my problem. I’m in love with it.
I love compression gear too! I have some of the cheaper Old Navy stuff and a pair of CEP compression socks. Makes me feel hardcore when I wear them.
I have never tried compression socks. Let this be my chance to try them!
I don’t have any compression gear but I am looking to buy some soon! My legs have been very sore and I think compression gear will help!
I haven’t tried any compression socks, but I’ve wanted to! acedergreen@gmail.com
I have never tried compression socks either, but I’m training for my first half marathon and I would love to try some bright pink ones!
I’ve been wanting to try compression socks for a long time. Just when I’ve done my research and think I’ve found the perfect pair, BOOM something else comes along that I want. Eventually I’ll come around to buying a pair and actually running in them to determine if I like something.
I just started following SkinnyRunner and LOVE IT!!!! I read it all the time! I am training for my first full and would LOVE some compression socks to wear on my long long runs and for recovery!!!!!!
I have a couple pairs of CEP socks, and have loved them!! I would LOVE to try a new brand, and am thrilled that argyle is an option!
My hubbie actually just purchased me some CEP Compression Sleeves (hot pink!) because I have recently developed shin splints =( I am hoping they will help!! I would love to try compression socks and see if they work better than sleeves!
I have not tried and compression socks YET but i have been seeing them pop up on blogs all over the place and would love to try them!
I’ve never used compression socks or anything, but I would love to try some! I’m training for a half and would love to try some out!
I love compression tights and pretty much only run in compression gear, I would love to try socks and free sounds good to me!
I haven’t tried compression anything and don’t really know anything about them other than what I’ve read on your blog. They don’t actually sound all that comfortable.
I’ve got a pair of the Pivot shorts from the previous promo, and i also wear the zensah socks from the schwaggle deal! I guess i’m sort of a deal nutcase
I have been wanting to try out compression gear! Mostly socks for my shin splints.
I have CEP (love), Zensah (like) and Aspaeris (trying to return…) in my running closet….
I got a pair at our local medical supply store for $30. Would like to see how they compare with a pair made especially for running.
Don’t have any compression gear but NEED SOME!
I just tried compression sleeves on my calves for the first time last weekend. My run was much better and so was recovery. I am sold on compression wear!!
OOh, i’ve been wanting a pair of compression socks!
I am a big fan of CEP too, thanks for the discount code for this other brand, I have been looking for green socks for the shamrock marathon
I have heard great reviews about compression socks and would LOOOOOOVE to try them!
I’ve been looking at compression gear and can’t pull the trigger – so this would be a great start!
I have never tried compression gear but I want to!
I love CEP socks. I tried sleeves for awhile but I think the socks work better. I’m always interested in trying a new brand though!
I have calf and shin compression sleeves that I love but they do seem to loosen up after I wear them for awhile, I want to try another brand just haven’t picked out out yet!
Ohhh I would love to try some compression gear especially now that I am taking on running!
I have never tried compression sock or arm–sleeves(?) warmers(?), arm things, but I have been curious. Perhaps this is my big chance!!
I LOVE compression socks, but I have only ever used Zensahs! Would love to try another brand. Also, I have never used the arm sleeves–not sure what it would do for me.
I want some funky socks.
I now swear by compression gear… I first got hot pink Zenzah calf sleeves, then CW-X capris, then the Aspaeris pivot shorts (thanks to you). Been wanting to try the compression socks and now with the discount code, I think I will! Thanks SR! Love your blog!!
I have been wanting to try compression socks! I am training for my second half marathon and my calves have been so sore I was thinking about trying a pair to see if they helped.
I have compression socks… I have no idea what brand they are though. I’ve been thinking about purchasing some sleeves to help with circulation since my hands always swell up.
I havent tried any compression gear yet but lately Ive been thinking about buying pink cep compression tights that would match my shoes! Id love to try anything because in my family varicose veins are pretty common and i heard compression gear would prevent them!
I don’t own any compression socks or sleeves. I do have Underarmour cold weather compression gear (top and bottoms) for our cold Oklahoma days.
I have one pair of compression shorts that I wear after a long run. Sometimes I even sleep in them!
I am dying to try out compression socks as I’m currently looking to up my mileage!
I swear by compression socks. They healed the horrible shin splints I had when I first started running a year ago. My go-to brand is CEP as well, though I have other brands and love to have lots of fun colors to choose from. I wear them when I run, as well as after I run, and sometimes to bed. I’ll never give them up!
I started training for my first half marathon this year and just ordered a pair of compression sleeves because my shins have been sore after my runs.
I love my hot pink CEP compression socks, but I could definitely use another pair. I wore them for my last half marathon and then wanted to continue the compression love for recovery, but since I only own one pair, I had to put the same pair back on. Yeah, I admit to being gross.
I usually wear Under Armour but would love to try some other compression products! Sweetness!
I will actually be wearing compression sleeves for the first time ever next week-when I get hip surgery! Boooo.
But I’ve always wanted some for marathon training!
My calves get tight during runs so I wear my Zensah sleves. I love them! I’ve been wanting to try the socks…hmmmm…maybe I can win a pair – using my Jedi mind tricks to win
I just tried compression sleeves for my legs to help with shin splints. I think it’s helping! I’d love to try the socks!
I would literally love to win the socks. I have CEP compression sleeves for bad shin splints, but lately I’ve been noticing some swelling in my ankles where the sleeves don’t cover. Socks may do the trick! I hope I win so I can give them a try!
I have a pair of CEP sleeves, and I LOVE them!! I can’t run in them, but sleep in them the night after a long run!
I have a pair of zensahs that I love. They have helped keep my calves and shins feeling great after runs!
Ooooh! I have really wanted to try compression socks but haven’t pulled the trigger yet…Let’s do this!
I’ve never used compression gear before (EXPENSIVE!) but I would love to try, especially for recovery after long runs.
I would LOVE some socks!! Curently have Addidas compression socks. Meh…they’re okay.
I just did my long run and my legs are crying out for compression socks! Can’t wait to try them.
If they go by shoe size they are likely not over 20mmHg.
I ordered some lime green compression socks! Thanks for the discount code! I really love compression socks and feel like they definitely help with my shin issues.
I have never worn them (broke college student) but I would love to try them!
I usually use 2XU compression calf guards. I’m not sure if they work, but I wear them for runs when something feels off.
I have a pair of hot pink CEP compression socks that I love. I don’t always race in them, but I do wear them after all of my long workouts!
I’ve never tried out compression socks, but I’d really like to!
I have been wanting to try them so pick me pick me!
I LOVE compression clothing! I have a pair of socks and calf sleeves, as well as a pair of cwx running capris. So good!! My socks are definitely showing some wear though, so I would love to win some new ones!!
I don’t wear it (yet) or have a favorite brand (yet) because I’m a cheapo and new into running and I haven’t quite mustered (sp?) up the courage to fork over my week’s allowance to buy any yet! I’d love to win some
I love Under Armour compression shorts!
I have compression tights but would love socks!
I’m a big fan of Feetures. The arch compression is perfect and keeps my feet from screaming in pain after a run. I don’t have any other compression gear, though.
Haven’t tried any yet- I’d be perfect to win my first ever giveaway!!!!
I have a pair of pink CEP compression socks and a black pair of skinz compression sleeves. I use them after long runs, but I have never tried to actually run in them. I do prefer the socks better than the sleeves as well.
I haven’t tried any yet but I bet they’d really help!
I’ve never used compression socks (never had calf problems–more quad/hammie problems), but I’d love to try them!
I really, REALLY need to try compression socks so pick me
I love compression gear…especially my CEP socks but I sure wouldn’t mind trying out a new brand….I like the idea of patterns and different colors too!
I don’t have any compression gear as of yet. This would be a good start!
Ive been testing out a compression sock for my shin splints post-runs. So far so good. Problem is, I just have ONE. And two legs! I really need to start multitasking with two
I’ve never used compression gear, but would love to try it!
The only time I have worn compression sleeves were my husbands when i was pregnant and had leg cramps. I would love to try my own in my quest for post baby workouts!
I don’t have any compression socks. Would love to have some.
I would love to try compression socks/sleeves. Thanks for the info and give away!
I would LOVE to try these! I have the cep and I love them! I have been a big time runner for about 10 years and when I was pregnant I got a blood clot and that’s where all my fun compression began! I won’t run without them!!!i just might email you proof of my veins just to show u how much I would use these!!!
Ps I love your blog!!!
I don’t have anything yet, but I would love some since I’m signed up for my first half marathon this spring.
I would like to try some compression gear. I never bought any because they are all a little pricey and worried I may not see/feel anything after dropping $$.
I don’t have any actual compression socks. I have the low socks- Feetures.. I’d LOVE to win some compression socks! I’ve been eyeing them lately. I think they will be awesome for the half marathon I’ll be doing in April. Keep waiting for a coupon or awesome giveaway like this to score a pair and not pay the $$.
Love, love, love my Apaaeris pivot shorts, especially for recovery!
I just started wearing compression stuff and love it! It’s amazing how it keeps me from being so sore. I have Zensah calf sleeves and aspaeris shorts.
i haven’t tried compression gear to have a favorite brand but have been considering it!
I don’t currently wear compression gear because I am too cheap to buy it, but I seriously need to get some.
I’ve never worn compression socks, but I’ve been hoping my miles and could use some! I love those pink ones!
I’ve never tried compression socks but I am needing to try something after my long runs… might have to look into this more seriously!
I would love a pair of compression socks! I need to get a pair asap
I would also love to try some of the clothing. I think the shorts would feel great!
I haven’t tried any compression gear yet, but compression socks have been on my wish list for awhile now.
Love compression wear and have been wearing shorts and calf sleeves. Would love some socks though!
On my wish list!
I absolutely love compression socks and compression leggings. Running without them just isn’t the same. As a college student it gets expensive, so I always talk my mom into buying new pairs haha
I love these compression socks!
I love running in compression leggings. I would love to get a pair of compression socks to wear with them. Thanks in advance. :0)
Just started using CEP Compression Calf Sleeves- LOVE them… Too bad they can’t fix a stress fracture…compression looks so much sexier than a walking boot! After I’m cured, I would love to try out compression leggings for my next go at marathon training!
I wear Zensah compression sleeves and I love them!
I do not currently wear compression gear, but have been reading lots about it and want to start! I would love a free pair!!
Compression socks are currently on my wishlist!
I think those socks look really cute and if they
make your legs feel good. I need to try them.
i’ve been wanting to try the CEP compression calf sleeves, but right now i wear my Balga compression socks for pretty much every run…..I LOVE them!
Never heard of them but sounds like they are worth checking out!