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christian1
Aug 13, 08 8:51
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Tricks for getting compression socks on in T2?
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I bought a pair of compression socks and really like them. I used them for a brick yesterday. I am not wearing them on the bike, and found that it was tough to put them on before my run because I was sweaty. Anyone have any tips to help them slide on easier in T2?
chris
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tri-ac
Aug 13, 08 9:16
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put them on
roll them off in a nice tight donut and lay them in your shoes
when you get back in to transition, just roll them on!
motriguy
Aug 13, 08 9:39
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I'm asking out of ignorance, not trying to be critical. Is there any research that shows a benefit in using compression socks during activity? I thought the socks were for recovery; not to mention the whole tan line thing :)
ironmanatee
Aug 13, 08 10:10
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Why not wear them on the bike? What's the aversion?
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slammer
Aug 13, 08 10:54
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I second the put them on and roll down like at donut.
At IMLP I did that and it was no problem, try wearing a pair to bed the night before...my calves always feel better in the am.
Andrew
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christian1
Aug 13, 08 11:50
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I doubt anyone could find a way to quantify any evidence saying it would improve performance. I feel like it does help though. I don't believe it is just another gadget. I would not say it takes minutes off my run, but in a long distance race I think it helps with leg fatigue. FWIW I have worn compression socks outside of racing for years. I just wish they didn't look so goofy.
chris
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christian1
Aug 13, 08 11:52
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I guess I don't feel they are as helpful on the bike. They wouldn't be any easier to get on since my legs would be wet from swimming. Plus, the less time I can look like Pippy Longstockings the better.
chris
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ironmanatee
Aug 13, 08 12:06
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I've warn arm warmers under my wetsuit without issue. I presume the compression socks would work the same way.
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Rockhopper1
Aug 13, 08 12:29
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I put them over a pair of running socks.
Don't want to take a chance to blister.
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PirateGirl
Aug 13, 08 12:56
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Roll them off like a donut (not all the way down to your toes though). Worked great for me at IMAZ.
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Aug 13, 08 13:04
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Judging by what I saw at IMUSA you wear them starting on Wed all the way through the awards dinner on Monday at an IM. Be sure to wear your 3/4 cut shorts as well.
christian1
Aug 13, 08 14:27
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That is another good thought that I am going to try. I have worn them without any socks, but my shoes seem to fit too loose.
chris
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desert dude
Aug 13, 08 15:29
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I feel like it does help though
I'm obviously not one to base things on feelings. What did the clock say?
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christian1
Aug 13, 08 17:14
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I feel like it does help though
I'm obviously not one to base things on feelings. What did the clock say?
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pcombs22
Aug 14, 08 6:26
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Earlier this year Runner's World website posted a scientific study that showed a small but statistically significant improvement in performance when wearing compression socks while running. It was something like 1% over a 5k. Sorry but don't have the link.
I started wearing compression socks for any run over 1 hour to help with calf cramps. I like them so much that I also started wearing them for all running races regardless of the distance. They just feel good. No doubt you look like a dork wearing them. I did a 5k with my wife 2 weeks ago wearing them and she asked me several times if I could try to find a pair in white (instead of black) so I didn't look so stupid!
Have never worn them during a triathlon but am going to at Savage Man 1/2 IM in September for both bike and run so we'll see how that goes.
pcombs22
Aug 14, 08 6:29
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Forgot to mention that Revel Sports (Revelsports.com) sells really nice compression socks called oxysocks for about $23 bucks a pair. Calf length, black or white.
sls3
Aug 27, 08 18:03
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Why not wear them on the bike? What's the aversion?
you should wear them on the bike as well - Petr Vabrousek and Bella Comerford had a really good experience with it. Both of them use them on the bike. It does not make sense to wear them only on the run. Once you get of the bike you are tired anyway. So try to wear them on the bike and you will see that you get much fresher of the bike...
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