Runners---think compression sleeves would help for hunting and "dead legs"?

I know after hunting hard and trudging through the woods mile after mile, day after day, my lower legs become very fatigued. I started to think of a way to combat that problem this year.

Do any of you guys wear lower leg compression sleeves on your long runs and do they help fight fatigue?


Thanks.

 

I have a pair, but not sold on the fact of them working or not. I remember hooker posted before saying they didn't work.

 

Maybe my investment should be in a better pair of boots....

 

All the leggings do is delay the lactic acid from entering your legs. It will eventually reach it so wearing leggings all day won't do much. Those look like socks to me, I'm used to leggings being like spandex pants.

Not being an ******* but instead of throwing equipment at the problem, just workout your legs more.

Is it your foot or calves or quads that get sore?

 

i've thought about them but i'm still not sold.

 

Leg soreness may also be a form issue.

 

Guys I don't constantly walk around with leg soreness. I am talking about in the dead days of fall hunting where I trudge in miles with crap on my back day after day with little sleep. lol.....I am not superman and my lower legs get tired.

 

Well in that case my opinion would be no it will not help. My understanding is that it only delays lactic acid from entering those muscles. If you're going days on days it might be best to either workout more, stretch more, drink protein shakes, drink water, get young.

 

Sorry... I should have read your post more carefully. I'd say try them and see if they help... wearing boots can wear anyone out.

 

Recovery drinks/protein shakes/eat healthy/etc... I know the dog days you're talking about. I hunt every single day of hunting season (morning/afternoon/all day) and towards the end I am just plain and simply WHOOPED! By the time you figure in setting up stands, trail cams, hunting, dragging, butchering, etc.... it eventually wears on you no matter how fit you are. I am as active as can be leading up to the season too. The type of walking, carrying gear, and trudging through terrain just adds up on your body. I do a lot of stairs and hills. Found that to help mimic the type of footwork you go through. Also a good pair of light boots helps a lot. I went with Alpha Burlys a couple years ago. About half as heavy as my old boots and just as durable and warm.