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why do the pros where arm warmers if its over 100 degrees outside?

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why do they wear long socks when it is so warm?
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why do they wear long socks when it is so warm?
2012-01-13 11:16 AM
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I'm guessing you're talking about compression socks.  Here's an interesting article about that.  I"ve never worn them but have seen many in long course tri's and marathons.  A few folks were wearing them at Kona this year.

Main points in the attached article are:

    It is believed their benefit to running includes:

  • improved oxygen delivery to muscles
  • accelerated lactic acid removal
  • stabilization of the lower leg for greater muscle efficiency
  • enhanced venous return to the heart through a more efficient calf muscle pump, leading to increased endurance capacity
  • cramp prevention
  • minimized muscle fatigue as a result of more compact muscles, which enhances balance and proprioception and reduces muscle fatigue

http://triathlons.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/06/running_compression_socks.php



Edited by reecealan 2012-01-13 11:17 AM
2012-01-14 5:13 AM
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Here's one guy who was known for getting his butt kicked by the heat and about the long sleeves he wore at Kona because of it.

http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2011/05/25/torbjorn-sindbal...

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