It's taken me awhile to put together this blog post...mostly because i've been busy training, goal crushing and the like. But all that training has actually helped me to write this post because i've been wearing CEP Compression gear while i've been training! (and recovering)
My love affair with compression began with this pair of pink socks. I'd never had much success with compression before I tried CEP. These pink socks have gotten me through some tough times...sprained ankles, race recovery, long training runs...The above picture was my Canadian Birkebeiner recovery I skied the 13km (Baby Birkie) and came 3rd in my age group in my first ever cross country event...I've never been so sore in my life!
This past May I had an ankle sprain and worked my tail off to get back to running in 6 weeks...my CEP socks were a big part of that. Providing support and increased circulation for all my rehab runs was essential for keeping that fluid under control. The above picture was after my first 'long run' post injury...a whole 10km!
Pre-race, feet up...just chillin in the hotel room letting my muscles get all vascular and stuff and ready to race the next day!
Can't see my CEP? That's because i'm wearing the 'no-show' run socks! My only trail race of the season and it was about 10 C (in August!)...I put together an impressive 7km on a tough course and came 4th in my AG (and 5th female overall!)
I'm extremely blessed to live so close to the Rocky Mountains...had the opportunity to try out the CEP outdoor socks on a 5 day hike and immediately ordered 3 more pairs when we got home! I wore them on one of the toughest days and never had an issue with my calves getting tight on all the uphills! They were reasonably cool compared to most other merino wool socks and I was very pleased that I didn't get any hot spots or blisters. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE!!!!
Happy Hiker!
I DO NOT like wet feet when it's raining and i'm running. I know it's inevitable but the merino run socks are quite lovely and kept me mostly dry...until I stepped in an unseen puddle. My only wish is that they make them in a no-show version for summer!!! (PLEASE?!?!?!)
"Being an endurance athlete and working on my feet all day is hard." (Jess, Summer 2015)
No really, it sucks. Sometimes I wish I could plop down at a desk and rest my tired feet and legs, maybe sneak my feet up on another chair...but then I think of how boring my job would be if I sat ALL DAY LONG. So I sneak CEP into my work wear. Here I am with my sleeves under my dress pants (which are actually Lululemon dress pants but that's another post).
I have been most privileged (and downright lucky) to be a CEP ambassador this year. I have accumulated many pairs of socks and much love for this company. In a few short weeks i'll have the opportunity to (FINALLY) try my CEP ski socks...i've been waiting since spring and I can hardly wait! So thanks CEP for being so awesome and SO SO compressive, because as I always say, "If you CAN compress it, why wouldn't you?!?!?"
