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Dunno. My orginals are the OxySox brand and I cannot tell a difference from the Merrells. Since they are on eBay, I did wonder if maybe a patent was infringed upon and Merrell was ordered to cease using the OxySox name. I wanted to check for giggles, but haven't had the chance. I forgot to ask earlier, do you find you have to Glide the heck out of your feet with these?
No glide needed. They do take some work to get into and out of though.
If you guys don't mind I'd like some more information on the socks from actual users. They are compression socks, but how do you find they help you? Specifically I guess I'm wondering how your legs feel after running in them or maybe how they don't feel? I tend to experience quite a bit of soreness in my calves if training for a longer distance run. Do you think these would help?pigskinliquors said:My Update:
I'm still slow as molasses. My speed work today was supposed to be 7 miles, with 5 "speed" miles at 7:24 in between a warm-up and cool-down mile. My miles went:
Mile 1: 8:51 = @ 32 degrees outside, I needed the warm-up
Mile 2: 7:25 = right where I wanted it, but I had trouble breathing (could have been the cold weather)
Mile 3: 7:24 = still right on pace, but I was working way to hard
Mile 4: 7:27 = no street lights in this stretch, I was just guessing my pace = not too bad
Mile 5: 7:22 = this mile destroyed me, no HR monitor, but it had to be maxed out
Mile 6: 8:32 = I was on pace for the first quarter mile, but had nothing left in the tank
Mile 7: 8:45 = this was the hardest mile I've run in a long time; it hurt
In summary, I was able to stay on pace for 4.25 of the 5 speed miles, but I'm still really struggling with my speed work. I didn't have any food in me; I have a cold; I'm carrying an extra 4-5 lbs; this is the first running race I've trained for in 11 months; the weather was colder than I'm used to; and I'm old (best excuses I can come up with)
One positive thing to add: OxySox Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!! My calves have not felt this good while training for a race in at least 5 years.
In general, they have eliminated soreness and fatigue during and after runs. I tore my right calf muscle playing basketball about 6 years ago (the typical "slap" feeling in the back of the calf). I tend to get sore after lots of training in the same week and had it lock up there during a triathlon. I got them primarily for cold weather running and used them to do a couple of longer runs (8 & 10 miles) in 20 & 30 degree weather and also raced a 5-mile trail race in them in sleeting conditions. They are very warm, too warm for about 60 degrees and up I'd say. They are very sturdy in the feet. I found they were rough (not overly, but rough) on the feet. I typically Glide my feet anyway. The only slight negative I can find is that they are a bit tight across the top of the ankle. More Glide here and lacing the shoes a little lighter has helped. I can't find my original post on these, but the reason I gave them a shot was based on a recomendation from one of the runners from the Hanson/Brooks Project (the team with Brian Sell) that works at one of the Hanson Stores. He said about 2/3rds of the team swears by the Sox and use them on at least part of each week's training runs. I don't think its voo doo science, I really do think they work.
Just set the DVR. Thanks!!!
Anybody else watch this? The women's champ, Chrissie Wellington, was super impressive.Did a super easy 10 miles with my running club on Saturday morning (9-minute miles), and did an easy 4-miler today (8's). Played b-ball tonight, and we won 88-51 to go 2-0. I didn't play very well, though.
Missed a couple of easy shots and finished with only three points, a couple of blocks, and maybe 6-7 rebounds. Gonna run a little more this week, but all at easy pace, and then make a decision about whether or not I want to attempt another 3:10 at RNR Arizona. I've ruled out Mardi Gras, because I'm really afraid that Boston might be closed by then.
Yeah, 29 years old. Sheesh.
I'm sure she had some kind of undiagnosed heart condition. Too sad....
Yeah, that was amazing, she is so superior to everybody else it's sick. And she smiles while doing it...something is seriously wrong with that girl.
Did 10 miles myself yesterday, of course your "super easy" is just over my 1/2 marathon pace! After a 10 miler of mostly trails last Sunday, and two 5 milers on trail during the week, my legs were really sore. So probably 4 miles were on trail yesterday, the rest down in the flatlands. It was cold, rainy, and windy, with a headwind on my way back, but I pushed through the whole 10 even though I headed out thinking 8 would be about right. It was good to experience that weather, as while the Angel Island run last January was a perfect, sunny day it's more likely to be closer to what I went through yesterday than that.
Versus had coverage of Escape to Bermuda on yesterday and had coverage of her again. I never realized it, but it appears Versus covers quite a few Tri events. I had DVR realted issues for the Ironman coverage, but was able to catch the last 45-minutes or so. I'm a wimp when it comes to sad movies, emotional commercials and the like. The emotions of the folks at the finish line certainly got me choked up.
I'm typically not a wimp when it comes to stuff like that, and the finish line shots had me choked up, too!
Almost makes me wanna learn to swim so I can do one of those someday. I get a total rush finishing a marathon. I can only imagine what it must feel like to finish an Ironman!
I ran the half and didn't think it was bad out at all. The sun really didn't come out the whole time I was on the course and suprisingly the wind wasn't much of a factor. I stopped for water/gatorade a few times which isn't something I normally do, but I'll take yesterday's weather over today's (high of ~30) 10 out of 10 times.
). I finished in 2:00:42 which I thought wasn't bad in the circumstances, but of course, I couldn't help feeling a little ticked off that I was so close to beating 2 Hours!
DID IT!!! Signed up today.Roundtrip ticket from Appleton: $359.99DO IT!!! With an hour time difference between AZ and Texas (Houston is the same day), I have a great chance of beating you finished
I ran 4 miles yesterday then tried to swim more than 50 meters. I still really suck at it. I'm going to need some professional help if I'm going to do a triathlon this spring.
I've lurked over there and all I can say is, you'll be back.Good for you for going for another race soon. This last year or so, I have been in "lifes too short" mode in terms of should I do an event or not and am trying to just do it. What is the word from your coach? Are you going to continue to use one and do they think you can pull it off (knowing it doesn't really matter what they think as you are obviously doing it anyway).
Just ask a good swimmer (preferably that can explain the difference between normal swimming & tri swimming). No need to pay a pro yet. It doesn't take much to improve your stroke.Also,
I doubt that I'll continue using the coach, but he did offer to help me with a plan for Arizona (probably felt bad that I didn't make my goal time in Memphis). When I asked him his opinion as to whether or not it's do-able, his exact response was, "Yes, if you are smart , very smart, very, very smart about recovery, if I can do 2 IM in 6 weeks you can do 2 mary's."
ETA did 5.69 miles outside tonight in the 10-degree weather at an easy 7:55 pace. There was no wind, so it actually didn't feel too bad. Kinda made me feel like a badass being outside running in the cold like that.
I'm a big fan of the Under Armour tights, but it's gotta be pretty cold outside, and I NEVER wear them without shorts or pants over the top. I don't care who you are, tights don't leave much to the imagination, and I'm really not interested in seeing your anatomy.No running for me today (SRD), and we suffered our first loss of the season tonight in b-ball. At least I got some 25-cent wings afterwards at the bar....
I'm right there man. Ran 10.5 on the treadmill today watching the Redskins/Eagles game. I definitely could have gone several more miles today if I had to. I'm moving my 10 mile plus runs outside as soon as I get back to Austin after Christmas.
You can get running pants (not technically tights) that can be worn in cooler weather (Nike,etc. has them) and they aren't as clingy as tights. I live and run in Canada, so trust me I know about running in colder temps! It is currently 0 degrees F here.
I aint wearing tights man.
Temps in the low 40s here today. Definitely doing the shorts over tights thing when I go out to run later!!
I ordered the stuff through Amazon. I will be starting with the couch potatoe to 5k training program. I should be able to skip the first part. I had enough cash to get a heart rate monitor but I did not do it. I was not sure if they were any good?
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While I've only run with someone else exactly one time in my 2 year running career, you're more than welcome to come out with me if you ever get out here to the Bay Area!When I exchanged the moon boot Solomon trail running shoes my wife got me for a lighter weight North Face pair, I also got myself a new Marmot PreCip Jacket, not necessarily for running but with the zippered armpits and breathability I will try it next time it's pouring rain. And it'll definitely come in handy next college football season, as the U of O branded one I've been wearing at rainy games for a few years doesn't hold up to anything more than a light drizzle.
Got a couple of Under Armour ColdGear Mock turtlenecks and a lighter Nike long-sleeve compression shirt. Also got some cash that I think I'm going to spend on some SmartWool running socks.Running update: Had planned on doing 16 miles on Saturday, but it started raining pretty heavily after just a couple of miles, and I ended up cutting it short and doing just 8 miles. If it had been 55 degrees like it was for tri-man, I probably would've continued, but temps were only in the low- to mid-30s, and the idea of getting pneumonia again really doesn't appeal to me.That being said, my legs actually felt pretty tired and heavy right from the start (not a big surprise, considering I trained relatively hard last week despite being only three weeks removed from my last marathon), so it's probably a good thing that I cut it short. Sunday was a SRD, and I actually took yesterday off, too, in the hope that I can get some bounce back in my legs. Gonna get back in the saddle this afternoon with a 60-minute run on the treadmill at 7:40 pace. Less than 3 weeks til RNR AZ, and at the risk of being undertrained, I think I'm going to back off the volume a little bit in the hope of having fresher legs. Time will tell....
Got a North Face tech Shirt for multi-sport & a Nike mock turtle neck tech top for winter running.I have a New Years Eve 4-miler tomorrow afternoon (with the more important kids miler to be a spectator at). My back is still messed up so the plans of finally getting the elusive sub 30-minute 4-miler is going to have to wait. Were supposed to get 4 to inches of snow tonight that might slow me down a bit too. I don't want to hurt anything before the Disney 1/2 on 1/10. I have picked up the running a bit after taking a week off after the Vegas 1/2, but am no where near ready to run a hard 1/2 in a few weeks. I think I can do sub 2 hours, but am not hoping for anything more.gruecd said:
