I'm not crazy...I'm just bored!!

As much as I'd like to kick you in the left ovary sometimes, I really am amazed at how quickly you've recovered from child birthing.

I don't really want to kick you in the left ovary. I just thought it sounded funny.

I was actually wondering the same thing about the compression socks at TOU where there was a vendor selling them. I can hear my shins talking occasionally. Maybe compression socks would help shut them up.

I think it is great that you are sleeping in.

I have been wearing socks and the sleeves for the last year or so. I wear them on all long runs and for sure in the races. Mostly to help with the calves cramping up in a few of my marathons. Not so much in my long runs though. I love them. They have helped alot with recovery and making my calves and shin splints go away. But some things I have noticed. And will pass on to you.

Socks seems to give more overall compression. But they are very thin and so I have had to use them with another pair of socks over the top of them. Which can get a bit tight and sometimes even cause blisters.

Sleeves which are basically like the socks but end at your ankles. So you can pick your socks. And even though the compress might be just a slight be less snug. They sure make up for it in wearing my normal socks. And after my last few marathons I have worn my compression tights. Wow do they speed up the process of recovery even that much more faster. Well worth the money if you ask me. Hope that helps.:)

You're getting ready for SGM? You are amazing. And stay away from Burt.

I hope that was an 8 hour block - uninterrupted! You are going to do so well at SG!

i have some compression sleeves as well. i usually only wear them for recovery after long runs, but i did wear them in a 5k recently and they felt nice. not sure how they work for shin splints, but just by the way they feel, i assume it would provide some sort of relief.

nice run today. i am glad you were able to sleep in!

I proud of how your really hanging with your taper time plan!!!! We are really gunna enjoy SGM!!!!

Burt, call me mother nature :)

Chad, I think I may give it a shot, I'd do anything to shut them up right now!

Nancy, I really am enjoying the sleep!

Huans, thanks for the input. I was thinking of the sleeves not the full socks. I'm a little particular about my running socks, so I would just go for the sleeves. If I can get out today I am going to try to pick up a pair - suggestions on brands or are they all about the same?

Carolyn, yup - gonna shoot for that elusive BQ, we'll see.

Toby, uninterrupted...well, not really. However, sleeping is MUCH better since I've been putting baby on a schedule and putting him down as soon as he gets groggy and not pushing him to stay awake. He sleeps 9-4ish, but then will just wake to eat and will sleep another full 3-4 hour block after that. So, we're getting close. I'm just hoping that it's getting better and we won't go back to getting worse again!

Allie, glad to know even speedies like yourself utilize them and can see some benefit. Thanks for the input, and I think with this info I'm going to shell out the $ to give them a try. I need to do SOMETHING to get these shin splints gone in the next 10 days!

Slick, tapering on, and enjoying the extra rest!! Thanks!

i've tried two different kinds, and i would recommend the CEP brand.

ahhh, excellent! Thanks Allie, I'm such a cheapie I'd probably buy whatever was cheapest :)

depending on where you go, they will likely be a bit more expensive. i usually go the cheap route myself, but when you are shelling out money anyway for a specific product, i think the extra $5 or $10 for the best option is worth it.

and when i say "best" i know that it is totally my opinion, so do what you want :)

Reviewing some comments on-line looks like the majority of folks agree with you. $40 at WRC, so I think I'll give it a shot.