Back in January, before I started training for June’s half marathon, I decided it would be a good investment to buy a pair of Recovery Socks to wear after my long runs. I had heard good things about them, and some people even run with them on.

I never thought I would be one of those people because my legs had not hurt while running since I finished up physical therapy last fall, but on a whim I ran in them for my first “long” run of 4 miles. Since then, I have made sure they were on my feet for every run after that! My legs not only felt great after the run, but felt great during the run as well. I’ve had no problems at all with my posterior shin splints and I have a feeling these socks have helped with that.

I ran once on the treadmill without them on for only 2 miles and my legs felt like bricks the entire time, I won’t be doing that again.

Although I hope to one day be able to run without wearing these, I am so happy I decided to try them out. I love them so much that I ordered another pair a few days ago, this time, in Lime! Although the price is high for a pair of socks ($34.95), they are cheaper than most compression socks I have seen and they work well with my larger than average calves.

They have lost some of their elasticity but I’ve ran over 75 miles with these socks on and they still work extremely well, and that’s not counting the hours I’ve worn them after a long run.

So thank you, Pink Recovery Socks for helping me run pain free!

Also, I may or may not be signing up to run a local half marathon two weeks after my one in Annapolis. I haven’t decided yet!