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Top 11 Best Running Compression Socks for Racing and Recovery

Compression Socks

One of the most common complaints people have after running is muscle soreness. It is important to take care of your body and help your muscles recover faster after every run. Other runners are looking for competitive edge by reducing lactic acid. Whatever your reason, running compression socks are a great option.

Using a pair of high-quality compression socks can not only help you recover faster but get prepared for your next run or race. Here are a few tips on what to look for in the best pair of compression socks for training, racing, and recovery.

If you want to level up your recovery beyond compression, check out the Ekrin Massage Gun. If you require detox on top of recovery, it may be time to consider a far-infrared sauna.

Why You Need Running Recovery

Sore muscles can recover faster after a workout if you wear a compression sock with gradient compression. Because of gravity, the muscles in your legs and feet tend to swell and suffer from bad circulation after exercising. Wearing a compression sock will help reduce the swelling as well as any discomfort or pain that you feel after you exercise.

Graduated compression means you have the most pressure or the tightest part of the sock at your ankle with the pressure gradually decreasing up the sock towards your knee. Professional grade compression socks help to increase circulation giving your muscles the benefit of extra oxygen and preventing the risk of blood clots or DVT.


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I have been a lifelong fitness student and enthusiast ever since winning the gold at conference in the 100 butterfly and 200 IM back in my “glory days.” I am also a writer and the marketing wizard here at My Top Fitness. I have an ever-growing list of interests, including swimming, running, golf, bowling, speedcubing, speed running (old Nintendo games), locksport, cooking, chess, tournament poker, fishing, hiking, camping, and sleight of hand, just to name a few. On some platforms, you can find me as the self-appointed “Jack of all Hobbies” I am a proud husband and father of 2 children, a.k.a. gremlins, and I am super excited to help as many people as possible on their individual fitness journeys.