Friday, January 29, 2010

Compression socks. Do they really work?

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Training long & hard during the mornings, spending 1/2 the day on my feet & the other 1/2 on a computer I was finding my calves were suffering the most.

One of the great prizes from the Dusk to Dawn race in Perth last year was a pair of compression pants coupon from Line Break

I didn't feel I would get the use out of a pair of long tights. I don't even know if they will work or not. So I emailed a very helpful & accommodating Barry asking if I could get just a pair of calf socks instead.



With in a couple of days I received my calf socks. I found the measurements on their website to be accurate with their sizing.

So on a day when my calves were smashed from weekend racing & some morning training, now is a good time to see what they can do.

I found the socks gave my calves relief with in about 20 minutes of wearing them. I left them on all day & my legs felt GREAT!

Summary after 2 months of use:

  • Very comfortable
  • Look good
  • I have found they DO work to rapidly assist in muscle recovery very, very well.
  • Now referred to as my magic socks
  • A little difficult to put on the first couple of times.
  • Some of the stitching has opened up a little.
  • I am so impressed with the results I am going to invest in a pair of the longer leg short, tights from LINE BREAK




Next step, I am going to see how they go 24 hour racing! I am thinking these long, shorts would be awesome for XPD?!


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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Magic Moments




In 2008 I posted a comment with regards to my lead up to the 2008 Crocodile Trophy

"I would be a fool if I didn't appreciate all that I have experienced leading up to this event. It's not just about the 9 days of racing for me. It is the entire experience leading upto, during & I am very excited about what is to come once it is completed."

With XPD training I find myself again appreciating the experiences leading up to an event. Here are some photos of last weekends hike up Mt Warning about 2 hours drive South of Brisbane. We did a day hike then the following weekend we did a night one to see the sunrise!

I have come to believe that the biggest, most amazing, most memorable moments are made up by lots & lots of very small events. It is only ever possible to experience the big ones by fully appreciating all of the small events that create the most memorable moments.

Day hike

Halfway & the 'puppy' was steaming up the mountain.


A quick drink


A bit more climbing


Summit Fever! Nice work Ty


The mountain was clouded in but it was still an amazing view.



Kevin's fruit cake is awesome food. Thanks Kevin!



One very tired 'puppy'



One week later...Night hike


This is one of those 'never forget magical moments'


Summit fever ;-)