Smurf legs!!

Yep, I have blue legs. Well at least the calf portion is blue..... They're all nice and snug in my blue Zensah compression leg sleeves (I couldn't just get boring white or black ones). :) I have to admit, I'm now a believer of compression. I was very skeptical when I first heard of this, how could wearing tight stuff magically make your muscles feel better? But when I started having cramping issues in my calves during computrainer classes, I went in search of new ways to stretch the muscle or roll it out, or something. Mark over at the local Runner's High n' Tri (I have proven that you don't need to be a runner or a triathlete to shop there) suggested the compression though. He said it would be the best option. At first I didn't believe him, but after another night of suffering I decided to give it a shot. And wow! He was right.

Now, you will never see me wearing these with bike shorts on the bike, or while out for a run, because well, they look pretty funny. But in the privacy of my own home, or concealed under my pants at work, I'm definitely rocking them whenever I can. :) Plus they have an added benefit! When it's 2 degrees outside and I'm walking into work, they help keep my calves just a little warmer. I definitely think they are going to be very helpful in the upcoming weeks as well with all of the treadmill time (hotel gyms are so boring) and lots of airplane time (ugg...I'm getting stiff just thinking about it).

So here's to those who are secretly rocking some compression leg sleeves!