DRESS TO COMPRESS
COMPRESSION CLOTHING HAS NOW BECOME A WARDROBE STAPLE WITH MANY ATHLETES. PAUL FREARY PUTS THE LATEST GEAR TO THE TEST
SOCKS
For use either in training or competition or as a recovery garment, compression socks are designed to provide increased circulation from the feet up into the calf area of the lower leg. There are various methods of ensuring the correct fit, so check with individual manufacturers before trying them on.
MoreMile – R2R compression socks
Price: £6.95
Stockist:moremile.co.uk
Although the compression effect in these socks is not quite as noticeably graduated as in their more expensive counterparts, they nevertheless offer exceptional value. The engineered sole section of the socks is well padded and has specific left-right fit, with additional padding in the heel and Achilles area for protection. The compression is supportive and feels effective as well as being comfortable for extended periods thanks to the breathable yarns used.
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About Athletics Weekly
EVENTS
16 CROSS COUNTRY GUIDE
Six pages of fixtures for this winter
ACTION
6 RIO PARALYMPICS
Part two of our coverage from
Brazil with more medals for GB
40 BRITISH MASTERS
Steve Peters, Pat Logan and Arthur
Thomson are among the winners
PERFORMANCE
32 Sports science news
34 Coach Insight – James Thie
36 Developing lower limbs stiffness
38 Products – compression garments
NEWS
26 Libby Clegg on Rio double
28 Hackers target Olympic champs
28 Tirunesh Dibaba to race in Britain
PREVIEWS
55 Preview of the Great Bristol
Half-marathon, plus TV guide
RESULTS & FIXTURES
46 Results round-up
57 What’s On – events coming up
REGULARS
22 Young Athlete
24 Your Say
61 Quiz – test your athletics knowledge
62 Dip Finish