Happy Spring! 68* cloudy and calm

Blogging before running this morning because I am doing much more deliberate pre-workout preparation. Answered the alarm at 7 a.m.,took my time, had coffee, heating my calves and achilles and doing some gentle stretching. One more item to add to the list of old retired guy benefits. We have time.
I spent the whole afternoon yesterday wearing my compression sleeves on lower leg around town. That really felt good. (Had to show off my newly acquired technological skills yesterday by taking a picture of my leg with my tablet and finding a way to actually import it to this blog.) Also got some nice comments from total strangers! I have read articles about studies on compression and there is a mixed opinion about the effects and benefits. The true physiological effects have not been proven, but the results show that those who expect performance to be improved have improved performance. There is also a difference of opinion as to whether benefits are more substantial wearing during workout or wearing between workouts as an aid to recovery. I guess the truth remains, as with all preported running enhancements, if you believe it works it probably works for you. I am not convinced either way. I don’t know what that means in terms of the effect on me. I am wearing them today for my workout. Time to start running and stop talking.