Running Twitter: This thread got a lot more responses than I expected. So here is some consolidation of points for comment:
Gear:
I wear CW-X and 2XU compression tights, heat permitting. My dailies are Ghost 12 and Pegasus 37, plus Wave Prophecy 9 for long runs. I tried Nike /1
& UA compression; they’re really athleisure, not performance wear. Also, I have zero-drop Altras (Escalante 2, which I don’t like) and minimalist Adidas for speedwork/racing.
Issues:
I get pain in my left upper back leg, which I figure is my IT band. And my hams ache /2
constantly.
Causes:
I have duck-feet, with a worse splay on the left. I figure that’s my problem; it hurts my form. (Curiously though, my shoes wear as a supinator [on the outside] not a pronator. I don't get that.) And generally, I am 47 which is old for running, so my legs /3
constantly ache.
Mitigation:
CWX & 2XU are heavily marketed/reviewed as helping stability, fatigue, & soreness, and that’s me. I get that compression pants are contentious among runners, but if they might help, I’ll try it. More generally, I throw anything I can at all these /4
aches – compression running tights, lots of stretching, foam rolling, KT tape, IcyHot, aspirin, recovery pants & socks…
Weather:
The heat and humidity really make a difference. My last PRs were in May. Now I have to stop every few miles to hydrate. I am not keen on gels and /5
and bars though outside of long runs. My daily is an 11K, which isn’t enough for nutrition. Also, it is so hot, that it's not comfortable to wear recovery pants or even socks.
Bonus:
I can’t stand how fit everyone looks in compression gear advertisements.
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