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Compression Socks


(This is a review which I originally wrote for the Rocky Mountain Running & Triathlon Magazine. I thought I would post it here, in case you are interested. I have not actually worn these since my race in Vegas but, leading up to the race, I wore them daily. Unfortunately, there are no pictures of me in the CEP socks because I don't like to wear them in public.)


CEP Compression Sleeves Review

The website claims that CEP compression sleeves are the first scientifically proven compression sleeves to maximize power, boost energy, and speed recovery time. After having used them for more than a year now, I have to agree with their claim.

You can use the compression sleeves for 3 different purposes. First, to activate your muscles and reduce injury risk pre-exercise. Second, to optimize performance and reduce muscle strain during exercise. Third, to recover quicker and more effectively post-exercise. Although I think the sleeves are extremely helpful in all 3 areas, I use mine mostly for recovery. I guess I am just too vain and not geeky enough to wear them around all day, especially in the summer under shorts. In the few hours per day where I am not wearing spandex, I like to look like a normal person.

The number of people with compression wear during a race has risen enormously in the last few years and I think there is a good reason for that. I know many athletes (especially those competing in long-distance races) that are able to perform better with the help of compression socks. I, personally, have not felt the need to wear my sleeves during a triathlon but I might change my mind when I move back up to the Ironman distance.

My recovery routine after a good, hard training session consists of a quick recovery snack, then an ice bath, followed by a hot shower, and another ice bath. After all this, I elevate my legs for 10 minutes and put on the CEP compression sleeves immediately afterwards. This routine leaves my legs feeling so much better and allows them to recover while I am busy chasing my boys around.

The reason I prefer the sleeves to the socks is simply that I don’t like any kind of socks. I will only wear socks and shoes when absolutely necessary. I like to be either barefoot or in my flip flops and the compression sleeves allow me to do just that.



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