Just another evening at Final Kick-I don't think so.

So today is a couple of days before I plan on racing the Va is for Lover's 15K so I did an easy morning run instead of going to do tempo with the Final Kick group. But I went to Final Kick b/c I knew the infamous Dai Roberts is back in town and I knew that he would be there.......he didn't let me down. It was great to chat with him...it was like he had never left.

While I was there I was able to sell a pair of compression tights. The customer asked for help and I was available to help her. I didn't realize how much I actually knew about them. Compression tights are wonderful training aids. They help promote recovery after hard workouts and are great to wear if you have to travel long distance after racing (flying or driving on long trips).
Compression tights are wonderful after hard training sessions. They help promote blood flow which can decrease fatigue and muscle stiffness. I've experienced this personally after track sessions and long runs.
When sitting down, blood can pool in your lower extremities (this is bad) and compression tights can help promote blood flow which will decrease swelling (edema) in your legs. Instead of fluid and blood settling in your legs which can damage your veins and cause blood clots, the tights help keep the fluid and blood in circulation and back to your heart (so it can be redistributed)
I really think the tights are wonderful. I also use the the socks at work. I'm on my feet a lot so I use the socks to help prevent swelling. I think they work.....and I know other nurses use them as well.
Anyway, it was fun to help out for once at the store. And it was wonderful to see Dai. I think we are all glad he is back.