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PRO Compression Review and Giveaway

Now that we’re getting up in the nether regions of fall marathon training mileage, I’m paying extra special attention to recovery. When these baby blue numbers from PRO Compression showed up at my door, they were a sight for sore legs.

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After my 5k last weekend, I slipped them on and got on with the rest of my day (7 hours on my feet at an ice skating competition). Because I had a 16 miler the following morning, I needed the old legs to be fresh.

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Why compression socks? True graduated compression promotes circulation by pushing fluid up from your feet and ankles toward your knees. It helps reduce swelling and inflammation while providing support to tired muscles and tendons. Compression socks can be worn before, during and after long races and workouts to keep your legs feeling fresher and less sore.  Personally I like to slip them on after an ice bath and wear them the rest of the day. I’ve been known to wear them overnight after marathons and rest assured I’ll be wearing them on the flight home from the New York City Marathon in November.

Made of a proprietary blend of poly and nylon fibers, PRO Compression socks are made right here in the U S of A. Maybe one of the best things about them, performance aside, is the whole mess of fun colors that are available. Show me a runner who doesn’t love a pop of color!

Right now, use code BLG14 to save 40% on any PRO Compression Marathon Socks or Sleeves. Or, if you’re feeling extra lucky…

WIN IT! One lucky reader will win their choice of PRO Compression Marathon Socks or Sleeves. U.S. residents only please.

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Note: I was sent free product for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

Comments

  4. I am running the Fox Valley half marathon next weekend, and then the Naperville half marathon in November. I haven’t found a race for October yet, LOL…I plan on taking it easy this winter, but then my training for Grandma’s Marathon starts in February of 2015. I love my compression sleeves!

  9. I have a BUSY fall schedule but the biggest thing I’m training for is the Bourbon Chase 200 mi Relay and the Iron Horse half all in the same weekend (a total of 31 miles over three days!!) and the Brickhouse Between-a-thon (19.65 mi)! Shew makes me tired just typing that lol!

  12. Having suffered from some really painful varicose veins (they have since been removed) I consider myself a compression sock expert and my PRO compression socks are my FAVORITE, I absolutely love them and am looking at getting more so I can also sit at my desk in them all day. BEST.SOCKS.EVER.

  13. I have the procompression low socks and I just love them! I wear them on my long runs for extra arch support. I’ve never worn the knee high socks while running…I wonder if they make you get hot?

  18. I’m just getting back into my running routine after having my first child! I’d love a pair in any color to help ease the process of getting back out there!

  20. I’m training for a local half marathon in November… my first race post-baby! I’d love a pair of black socks.

  23. Compression socks are amazing after a long run. When your legs are aching from all the pounding they give your calves a nice, warm hug.

  27. Love compression socks and calf sleeves. I need to find mine soon and start wearing them to work. They are also great on international flights.

  28. I’m going for the Fox Valley Half Marathon next weekend. The weather is looking good for it. Hope it stays cool. 🙂

  39. I just like to walk. Not training for anything, but would like to win as I have circulation problems. Any color would be fine by me!

  40. I do believe in recovery!!
    The stars and stripes socks are rad. I would love a pair for the 4th races, but then it will probably not be long socks weather then.. still, after a race in the AC maybe? :))

  57. What aren’t a training for?! 🙂 Just started Marathon Training schedule today for WDW’s Dopey Challenge and the Phoenix Marathon.

  59. Not training for any races now just for a healthy life. Come January I will be training for Portland Rock n Roll Half Marathon.

  62. I’m training for my first half marathon next month! I’ve never tried compression socks but have read and heard a lot about them. Would love to win a pair to try them out.

  63. Love the red, white, and blue stripe socks! I’m training for the Philly Marathon, these would be great!

  64. I’m currently training for the Gulf Coast Half in Mandeville, LA. The race is Oct. 20th & then it will be training for the Louisiana Half in Jan. I like the striped socks but I also like the purple. I love PROCompression!

  69. I LOVE my ProCompression socks for after long runs … Not only are they great for my aching calves, but they also give me an extra calorie burn with the workout it takes to get them on! 😉

  72. Both socks and sleeves have their strengths. I really like sleeves at night time for sleeping but socks during the day and when running. Whether it’s day or night, pink is definitely the way to go.

  73. My next half is in 3 weeks, but doing a couple Ragnar Races too. So need me some compression! I do love the purple….or the purple splash

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