Calf Guards vs Compression Socks vs Tights

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Nick Cook Nov 2013 10:15am, 14 Nov 2013 15,941 posts	0 Nick Cook I run in mine - it's the actual running where I have calf problems. Don't bother afterwards ('cos they're all sweaty then!!)
HermanBloom Nov 2013 1:02pm, 15 Nov 2013 4,055 posts	0 HermanBloom Got the Red Venom Graduated ones. Tried some 2XU at the club run last night and they felt good, but these were half the price. Might get some 2XU from Father Christmas.
HermanBloom Nov 2013 12:06pm, 16 Nov 2013 4,059 posts	0 HermanBloom For those that wear them post-run, how long do you leave them on for?
HermanBloom Nov 2013 9:42am, 19 Nov 2013 4,062 posts	0 HermanBloom Anybodeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Johnny Panic Nov 2013 10:13am, 19 Nov 2013 310 posts	0 Johnny Panic I wore my calf sleeves for about 12 hours after the race on Sunday (ie from post race shower until bedtime).
Northern Exile Nov 2013 10:15am, 19 Nov 2013 2,784 posts	0 Northern Exile I don put them on post-run/race, I usually wear them until it's time to go to bed! I've been known to wear them all next day at work too. Whilst on this subject, I did a reasonably hilly 23-mile off-road race on Sunday and against my better judgement decided to wear my Red Venom compression socks. They definitely helped support my calves and kept cramp at bay, but the penalty was a nasty blister right in the middle of my (left) forefoot. I realise this is subjective, but I defnitely feel that long off-road events where your feet are going to get seriously wet and compression socks just don't mix. Much better to wear your normal socks and calfguards.
K5 Gus Nov 2013 10:15am, 19 Nov 2013 346 posts	0 K5 Gus Depends how trashed the legs feel, sometimes leave them on overnight !
HermanBloom Nov 2013 10:22am, 19 Nov 2013 4,064 posts	0 HermanBloom So a long time then! Thanks guys.