Compression socks: more than a fashion statement

By , on August 2nd, 2010

I like to sport knee high black socks with a pair of shorts and a tshirt. Is it a fashion statement? Nope — it’s a tool for recovery: Compression socks. You can see me sporting them on the far left in the image below.

These socks are super-tight (read: hard to put on!) and put even pressure along your lower legs, which improves blood circulation. This provide more oxygen, and flushes out lactic acid quicker.

The idea is not new; compression has been used in clinical recovery situations and for treatment of edema, lymph edema, phlebitis, varicose veins, spider veins and deep vein . . . → Read More: Compression socks: more than a fashion statement

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Post Workout Fuel: Chocolate Milk

By , on July 9th, 2010

A lot of times when I’m in the middle of a tough workout or a particularly long run, I start to focus on what I will get to do once I am finished- or more specifically what I get to eat and drink. The very first thing you need to do after a long workout is to start replacing fluids and electrolytes. I usually chug a bunch of water first and then maybe follow it up with some Gatorade. But the real treat for me is chocolate milk. Apparently a combination of carbohydrates and protein is best for your muscles when they . . . → Read More: Post Workout Fuel: Chocolate Milk

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The Road to Recovery: Interview with Bruce

By , on December 14th, 2009

If you’ve been running for a while without significant injury, consider yourself lucky. Every year, anywhere from 65 to 80 per cent of all runners suffer an injury. Bruce Dierbeck, (@btothed on Twitter) is one of them. Read on to see how Bruce dealt with a knee injury that kept him sidelined for most of the year.

So what’s your injury story?

In early June, I went for a jog along the lakefront. I didn’t stretch beforehand. There was a four to five mile routine I had come up with. The problem with it, though, was that a portion of it was uphill. . . . → Read More: The Road to Recovery: Interview with Bruce

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