Last year ended on a very positive swing. I was mentioned in Runner’s World Magazine, finished my first 50-mile race and was named “Best Overall Running Blog” by RunChat. It was an amazing way to end a year that had its ups and downs. When the 2012 RunChat awards were announced, I wrote a Thank You post here but I wanted to take it a step further.
The winning blogs were sent a pretty cool prize pack. It included a visor, temporary tattoos and some stickers (shown above) — but we were also awarded a pair of PRO Compression socks or sleeves. I like visors and the First Lady likes stickers, so those are ours and you can’t have them, BUT
…since I already own a couple pairs of sleeves and a pair of socks, I contacted PRO Compression and asked if it would be okay to do a giveaway for the pair as a way of saying “thank you” to everyone that has been a part of this journey. They thought it was a great idea and said yes.
Rocking my compression sleeves on a run with friends in San Francisco.
First, let me get the gushy stuff out-of-the-way:
Thank you to everyone that has made this blog what it has become. Whether it is a place for inspiration, humor, story-telling or just a peek into another runner’s world, it wouldn’t be what it is without you.
And now some quick info on PRO Compression and how I use it.
From PRO Compression’s web site:
PRO Compression socks are designed specifically to deliver both maximum comfort and speedy recovery times. The science is complex, but benefits such as improved blood flow, stability and comfort are universally understood. The moment you put these socks on your feet and incorporate them into your game, you will feel and understand the difference.
How I use them:
I’ll wear the compression sleeves on runs where I anticipate my legs being “tight or tired.” Typically on a back-to-back day or weekend. I choose the calf sleeves because I love my (other brand) running socks . I’ve been wearing them for years and it’s the only socks I run in. The sleeves allow me to utilize the benefits of PRO Compression technology while staying with the socks that I’m comfortable with.
Post-run, I’ll wear the compression socks around the house or at night while I sleep. It makes a big difference in how I feel the following day. In endurance running, recovery time is extremely important with high-mileage training.
PRO Compression Promotion (40% OFF)
Did you see this? It’s a promo they are running right now where you save 40% and have a chance to win free gear and Apple products. Check it out. Saving 40% is almost impossible to pass up.
Now the “Thank You” giveaway
Good Luck.
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I would say I would go with the Marathon Pink Socks…because well pink is my color!
I heart argyle! :)
I love pro compression! And since I love a matching running outfit I would have to say the Pink Marathon Sleeves. They would go with my shoes!
Black! or maybe purple. I love them both
I love compression socks/sleeves so I’m in. And argyle would be fun!
Awesome giveaway! I’ve been eyeing their argyle designs
Think I’d have to go loud lime socks or purple calf sleeves! I have a pair of purple socks and the black are actually what I wear to work every day, have 5 of those. Don’t have any of their sleeves though. If I’m selected, I’ll choose one. :)
just wanted to let you know that YOU always inspire me. keep it up!!
I would want to try the pink sleeves.
Argyle is so in right now!!!
You are on fiiiiire! Just amazing.
I’ve never worn or tried compression socks to run!
The Marathon Purple Socks! :)
I would get the pink calf sleeves. I have compression SOCKS but for running I like to wear specific socks so I could still rock compression with the sleeves!
I want a pair of the purple marathon socks! I <3 purple!
LOVE PRO Compression. I love the marathon socks and would be happy with any color :)
I would get the pink calf sleeves . Love their marathon socks.
Would love these as I’m training for my first marathon! Love you tweets & your blog! Thank YOU! :)
Love my compression socks and wish I would have discovered them even sooner. I love the fun colors too. I really want a pair of the argyle ones.
OOOH Anything PINK would Rock my Socks – Literally!!!
I am obsessed with PRO Compression Marathon Socks…I wear them all the time! If I could have another pair, I would probably choose either the Neon Green with Pink or the Purple pair because I don’t have either of those colors!
I think I would like to try black because I have all bright colors!
I love pro compression! I would either pick black or pink socks.
I would love a pair of the purple socks! So cute!!
I wasn’t always a compression believer, but I’ve worn compression tights recently and am a believer now! I’d love to try a pair of the black marathon socks. They’d be great for keeping my calves in check, and protecting my shins from the bar in CrossFit. Thanks for running the giveaway!
I just ordered my first two pairs of pro compression socks – the watermelon and hot pink. So maybe the argyle to change things up. You can never have too many pairs of fun socks! :)
I happened to snag a pair of sleeves the other day when they had the pink ones on sale for $15! I am excited to use them and I think that the sleeves are my go to option as well, since like you, I have a fave sock! :)
I’d love to get a pair of the black sleeves.
I really really love the argyle socks, and the neon socks. Tough choice. I would probably get more neon.
I would love the pink calf sleeves!
I’d choose the pink marathon calf sleeves because they’re pink – obviously. But I like the idea of the sleeves for the reasons you mention – get the benefits of compression while wearing socks that I’m comfortable with.
You have had a great year, no doubt!!I am digging the marathon pink socks. They match my eyes.
I love the argyle!
The pink argyle marathon socks… because they are fun!
I like the Marathon Calf Sleeve in purple-its cute and looks like it would be oh so supportive!
I would choose black. Probably because it doesn’t clash with the rest of my running gear so much.
Since I have had swelling in my left ankle due to a blood/protein condition, compression is the only way to counter it. I love the Marathon socks!
I do love the argyle…. I’ve got the blue so I would have to say the pink! And why WOULDN’T YOU WANT TO WEAR PINK ARGYLE COMPRESSION SOCKS AT ALL TIMES!
I love ProCompression socks – I need a pink pair of the marathon socks!
AWESOME giveaway. Pro Compression is the best!
I would choose the marathon pink socks. Nothing better than standing out on a run!
congratulations again on a great year. I have never tried compression socks. if I did though,cnnok would probably get black.
I would do marathon pink – and would do calf sleeves – I currently have the socks and really like them but I like wearing my own socks and think sleeves would give the benefit of compression while my feet stayed happy being the creatures of habit they are!
I have not tried compression socks yet, but I have a 5k coming up in April and will definitely try them out for it. I have not been running long, so I need all the help I can get! Loved the blog post!
I love the socks I have and can always use another pair. Or sleeves — I don’t have any of those! Thanks for the chance to win!
Pro Compression socks and sleeves are the BEST!
Purple calf sleeves please! My calves are so tight and painful right now it’s giving me shin splints and I’m walking funny!
I want to try sleeves, I have a few pairs of marathon socks, and I want to give the sleeves a try. Although I am on a self-imposed spending ban.
marathon sleeve in pink. because what girl doesn’t love pink socks? :)
I have not tried Pro Compression sleeves so I would love to try some black ones.
I would go with the Marathon Calf Sleeves, Black because I like the socks I run in (like you) and I don’t have any compression gear so this would be a great start.
I would go with the Pink Marathon Calf Sleeves, I am weird about my socks – plus I like the option of wearing them with any sock!
I have just started using Pro Compression socks and am already addicted. I have purple, white, black, and pink argyle so far. I would go for the marathon green or baby blue this time! Love me some bright colors.
I have some rockin’ neon yellow pro-compression socks and I love them! I really want some calf sleeves and some argyle socks.
Love ProCompression! I’m all about their purple calf sleeves :)
I would choose the calf sleeves – any color!!
I’m liking the neon green with pink compression socks. So cool! I have always wanted a pair.
Marathon full-length, graduated compression sock size small/medium. I love the color. Hoping to start training for the marathon soon. I would like a pair for recovery. Thanks!
I would choose the marathon sock in green with pink. I would use them for long runs and recovery.
Argyle compression socks?! I love a little flair in my apparel, so I’d go with the blue ones. Or plain ol’ black socks so they could match anything I wear.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love the marathon compression. I love the ones I have andcnt wait to own more!!
I would LOVE LOVE the purple compression sleeves
I love my compression socks…I have one pair and unfortunately they are bright pink. But really, I love them and wear them every wear – they work great in the winter out here because they are really warm, almost too hot in the summer!
ETA…I’d go with the lime green or green/pink ones (yes, I dislike pink, but thats a cool green and I love green!)
The purple marathon socks have been on my “want” list for a while now :) I would go with those!
I want these http://www.procompression.com/marathon-pink/ because they’re HOT!
I’d love the orange or black! Love me some procompression!
Green is my favorite color – so I would LOVE a pair of their lime green socks! I could also use a neutral black pair.
Amazing giveaway! I would choose the purple marathon sock!
I’d love to win some pro compression socks, I haven’t tried them yet!
I would like to try the marathon like socks!
Apparently I can’t type… Lime
I would pick the Marathon Pink socks, because everything is better with pink… even a run!
I’m loving the ProCompression Marathon Socks I have and would love to have another pair of those. Which color? White! Sometimes the Hot Pink gets to be a little overpowering (even for a runner girl like me) :)
I want the purple socks!!!! Thats a color I don’t have and want!
I own 2 pair of white Pro Compression knee socks and ALWAYS wear them on long runs. I would like a pair of black for cool weather long runs.
I would love the pink calf sleeves! I am a new runner, working on my endurance and these sound great for the summer – a way to get the compression without actually having to go with the full compression pants.
I have never tried compression socks but would love too. The pink, purple, lime green, I would love them all.
Never tried compression but after reading about it I believe it might help my legs recover faster
I could use a pair of sleeves. I am gearing up my spring training!
I’ve been wanting to try out Pro sleeves! I’d go for the purple since everything else I own is pink!
Racer pink!!!! All my running shoes are pink…so far!
I love love love Pro Compression Socks. I just ordered the shamrock marathon socks — so fun! Now I’d like to try the trainer low socks in baby blue.
I like the Marathon Neon Green with Pink because it is unique color combination!
I have a few ProCompression socks, and I love them. I would probably go for black or red socks if I won.
I just bought a pair of orange marathon socks and love them. Hard. I’d get a different color…blue? black? Not white. But definitely get something fun.
I’d love the Marathon orange socks, because I’m a die hard GIANTS fan!!
I would LOVE to win the pink and neon green socks. I have been eyeing these for a few weeks now, but since I’ve never tried compression, I’ve been afraid to purchase them at the hefty price tag. I’d love to win a pair (although it sure is nice that Pro Compression is doing the 40% off)!!
I love the green socks! I would love some compression socks though!
I would pick the marathon black socks (or maybe the white). Not 100% sure, but I will be happy to win either :)
I would love the purple sleeves!
You’re so sweet! I love ProCompression so much, I’d wear them all day every day if I could. If I were to pick a color, I’d go with the purple I think! Not typically a purple person but I’m drawn to those for some reason :)
I like the black marathon sleeves because black are green are the gO! Running Group colors!
http://gorunninggroup.blogspot.com/
I would choose the Marathon Orange because they’re bright and fun!
I’ve never tried compression socks and since I am happy with my current brand (Thorlos), I would like to try the marathon Calf Sleeves in pink.
That’s a tough one. It would be either purple to match my team colors or the pink argyle because they are really cute, however blue would match my shoes best. Decisions decisions.
Black or purple sleeves. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Purple marathon socks for me! That’s my favorite color.
Marathon Purple Socks – or sleeves, I can’t make up my mind, either way, they’d be purple. Purple is my favorite color.
I love the pink ones – plain and argyle. So cute!
I love the baby blue Marathon socks! A complementary color to my running wardrobe.
I LOVE the light blue color!
I would get another pair of the low trainers. I have two pairs and I love them! They are the first socks I can wear on long runs and not get blisters!
Love the marathon purple socks!
I ordered the purple sleeves; already have green ones. Would love to have a pair of pink to round out the wardrobe!
I’d pick the black S/M calf sleeve – I’ve been having tightness in my calves after running 20+ mi weekends and I wonder if that would help… haven’t ever tried them, never knew about them before this blog post!
wait, maybe I’d get the purple socks… argyle? anything but pink!
See the link for 40% — maybe you can DO BOTH! Buy your favorite, hope to win the 2nd choice.
I need the pink!!! I have shamrocks and neon green so I need the pink!!!
I need pink! I have purple and love them! Pink are super girly and I love that
I’d probably go with the Marathon calf sleeves in black. I’m looking to run longer distances and these would help out in my training.
I can’t make up my mind of which I like more, so here are the ones I like:
Marathon Neon Green and Pink
Marathon Purple
Marathon Lime
Marathon Pink Argyle
and all of the calf sleeves except white :-D
I have two pairs of the socks, so I’d love to try the Marathon Sleeves in purple.
Marathon pink because I’m doing my first 26.2 later this year and pink is my signature color!
Such a tough choice! I just got my first pait and I LOVE them!!!! I think the orange marathon socks is what I would go with though….maybe light blue though
I would love a pair of black marathon socks for my husband :) …I’m so nice lol
I need more compression for completing Ragnar as in Ultra team this year. So many sweaty miles and not enough sleeves/socks!
I would love a pair of argyle sleeves!
Marathon Purple look great to me! Haven’t tried out this brand, but am curious about them.
Am a big fan of ProCompression. I have a few pairs of socks. Thinking I need some lime green sleeves for Tinker Bell 1/2!
I am looking at the marathon socks in some neon color! I am going to buy one for myself actually!
I love the Marathon socks in the pink or neon green and pink!
Marathon and red! :)
I would definitely go with either the pink calf sleeves or the black ones. I’ve never tried them but I’d love to!
I like the marathon black. I have a pair of (other brand) sleeves but have never tried out the full sock/sleeve combo but it seems like it might help recovery time and long run fatigue.
Thanks!
I’d choose the Marathon Sleeve in pink! Like you, I run in another brand of socks and I’ve always run in them. I love them and can’t imagine switching!
I would go with the purple marathon socks. I always race in purple to support the Pancreatic Cancer Network cause! :)
I will go with black calf sleeves :) !! XS size
I would love to try ProCompression socks! I like either the marathon black or neon green ones.
Absolutely love the orange, and the pink argyle. Oh, and the lime green. And the hot pink. Okay, fine. ALLTHESOCKS!!
LOVE LOVE the marathon pink socks… wait there is blue too?! what now? decisions.
Being a new runner by only 2 months I was advise to use Marathon Calf Sleeves, Black to help recovery time and also to give me support. I use to weight 513 lbs and in the last year and a half lost 258 lbs… Since i started running end of January I have lost an additional 30 more!!!
Argyle compression socks!!!
Baby Blue marathon socks they are just awesome!
Would lovvvvveeee a purple pair!
I’ve never used calf sleeves before. But I’m always game for a new challenge / free gift!
I want to try the short socks but I’d also love the orange pair!!
sign me up!
Marathon Neon Green w/ Pink! If I can’t be face, I can be seen.
That should be…if I can’t be FAST!!!!!
Orange or Black!
I’ve had my eye on the purple ones for a while! They would match my running group, Sole2Soul Sisters, purple shirt so well!
I would love to get the Purple ones!!
I’d go with the black ones because they can match with any outfit! Or the pink – because well – it’s PINK!
Thank YOU for keeping me motivated and keeping it fun! Keep up the good work!
Marathon Pink, if I had to choose only one, lol. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
I have never ran in compression socks but hear they will help me on the occasions when my calves hurt/feel tight. I’d love the argyle or purple or pink or……..oh my, there are too many choices. I want them all!!!
They’re not there
Purple sleeves! :)
I’d get some of the Marathon Socks, in any color! Maybe the baby blue, specifically. I’d get them to wear post-run for recovery (or maybe during the run? who knows!)
Orange Marathon sock to represent my beloved Auburn University
I would get the white calf sleeves
Love the Marathon pink!!! In need of another pair
I had a pair. Washed them, now I just have one. :(