I posted yesterday, but, nothing happened…
From what i have noticed, It helps to give you a slightly better feel, If all things being equal - the Compression pants allow you to feel what’s going on and allow you to hold slightly better posture, and hence, give you better stride mechanics, which give you better pace at a faster cadence (Talking distance running and Speed intervals) This better mechanics leads to Fewer Leg issues (as it should)
I feel without them, my mechanics is good, but just good. With the compression pants, the mechanics feel Better, but not yet perfect. It’s all improving, and is so much better than 12months ago.
I also notice i need to keep Magnesium up - helps me a lot (esp in warmer weather, it’s a very sweaty climate here)
Shoes make a huge difference - As my mechanics improve, my shoes last longer - but, once they have worn out, Lower Leg issues big time. Fixed within a few days (or sooner) upon new shoes being worn.
The combination of all Three, Magnesium, Good shoes and Compression wear leave my legs feeling better at age 35 than they did at age 21 (all throughout my 20’s really)
I still Foamroll - but, as the mechanics are getting better and better, the need to foamroll is becoming less and less. And the time spent on the foam per session is less. If the muscle is loose and long from the foamrolling - you get better Feedback during your next session, mechanics improves giving more positive feedback. I would rather Cut a running session and ensure Legs/hips/back etc are able to give me good feedback. Every time i (or you) run with tightness, one gets poor feedback. Is it worthwhile running just for the sake of running because your program calls for it? I would rather run with as good as a Feedback as i can, if that means NOT running, then i wont.
Hope that makes sence?