1. Wake up and get a blog posted early - check!
2. Go to the bike shop to check out aerobars and compression socks - check!
I decided that new aerobars are too expensive for my budget, but did walk out with the CEP All Sports Calf Sleeves and a new skewer for my bike.
My hopeful cure for shin splints
3. Go to the gym and get in a swim workout - check!
4. Get my Blackburn Mag 3 trainer up and working - check! (thanks to the new skewer)
Booyah Mother Nature! Watcha' gonna' do now?!
(*Picture taken from my Neanderthal-esque phone*)
I even did a short 15 minute trainer ride to get my legs warmed up and test the mechanics out. After all that, I had a half hour to wash up, get something to eat, and get dressed before I had to head to work. I'm supposed to go to a friend's place tonight across the street to watch 3:10 to Yuma.
However, given that it's nearing 9pm already, I may hold off and see if they want to watch it tomorrow. I know! I know! I'm getting old.
Ok, so it wasn't the MOST productive day I've ever had, but I was happy with it.
Questions
1. Who loves compression socks? When do you wear yours? Before, during, after runs, when you sleep, or just 24/7?2. When do you go to sleep?
I try to be in bed by 10:00pm. I prefer being an early bird.
Stay fit. Stay healthy.
6 comments:
Remember those magnet bracelets (or were they copper?)? Suppose to solve every physiological problem known to man.
My opinion of 'compression' stuff is like those bracelets. They look cool, but I got a lot more work to do before there value is comparable with my performance.
I don;'t have compression socks, but I would love to get a pair for long runs.
sleep? what is that? I have 2 sons they are 5 and 6..you wait until you get some and we will talk about sleep.....
and you are not old. I am old.
I have a pair of CW-X compression tights, but I haven't worn them enough to gauge their usefulness.
I'm such a night owl... I'm usually in bed by midnight or 1:00 a.m.! Then, I'm up at 6:30 to get ready for work. My lack of sleep these last few months are catching up with me.
I agree with Danny.
In the history of sports, athletes have trained longer and harder than you or I ever will and they never needed compression crap.
Its just another gimmick. People will buy anything that promises them a shortcut to recovery/faster times etc.
Forget the magic pill... just train harder/smarter
I love my compression socks but I dont know that they help me race although I think I DO like that sbug feeling of support. I would sleep in them, sure!
I go to bed at 10, no if's and's or but's. I HAVE to have my sleep.
I wanna get a bike trainer! What brand is a good one?? I have no idea where to start!
I'm in my compression socks right now. I ran 13.3 miles today and have been in them since I showered! :)
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