Wednesday, September 25, 2013

REVIEW: PRO Compression (& GIVEAWAY)


PRO Compression is a local company – headquartered right down the street from me in Carlsbad – that was born of a runner/golfer’s desire to introduce superior compression socks to ALL outdoor athletes and everyday people.


When I started on my running journey a little over a year and a half ago, I had no idea what compression gear was. When I saw folks wearing compression sleeves or socks I just thought it was a “cool” way to keep warm or to add to a costume [my first half marathon was the 2012 Disneyland Half Marathon {FULL RECAP HERE}, and a lot of folks dress up for the AWESOME runDisney events, so I am sure you can understand my assumption]. Little did I know what a great benefit compression gear can be.

Once I got my first pair of PRO Compression Marathon Socks I started wearing them after my long runs (I would say over 10 or 12 miles). I felt that they really helped me in my recovery process – helped the blood flow so that my muscles weren’t as sore, limited the amount of swelling in my feet and ankles after pounding the pavement for the extended period of time, and seemed to speed up my recovery time.

Lately I have actually worn my PRO Compression Marathon Socks in a couple of my races (originally because I thought they ‘went with my outfit’, but more recently because I have felt the positive effects DURING my races, not just afterwards for recovery).




I have been suffering from slight shin pain in my right shin (only when I try to go faster than my normal pace though) and it has been suggested to wear my PRO Compression socks to see if that helps alleviate the pain. I am looking forward to testing it out (and of course reporting back my findings :) )!

The AWESOME folks over at PRO Compression were gracious enough to offer a FREE PAIR OF MARATHON COMPRESSION SOCKS as a GIVEAWAY!! Make sure to enter below (there are even some options that you can do DAILY for additional entries). 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

And even if you don’t win the Giveaway, PRO Compression is offering my readers an AMAZING deal of 40% OFF PLUS FREE SHIPPING for any pair of Marathon Socks or Calf Sleeves [a pretty great consolation prize if I do say so myself!]! Just use the COUPON CODE "BLG13" during your online purchase.
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80 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I love @procompression socks! I wear them even when I run 5Ks!

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  2. KrissySeptember 25, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    ORANGE!

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  3. Courtney Mang- Owner of Courtney Mayo PhotographySeptember 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Looks like these would be awesome to try!

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  4. JacquieSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    They look super cute & comfy!

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  5. benj13blueSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I'd pick the baby blue.

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  6. Becky GintherSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    I would choose yellow! I'm dressing up as Belle for the Princess race at Disney in February and those socks would complete the look!

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  7. KevinSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    I have been meaning to order a pair for awhile now. Really need to order (or maybe win) some

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  8. MeganSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Yippee! These are my favorite compression socks :) So many fun colors too!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I love these socks. I already have purple and pink ones! I think I would get black ones to go more with everything!

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  10. Ryan KnoblauchSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I've been curious lately about compression socks. Too bad they don't make ones that would alleviate my IT band problems.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    SO hard to choose a color. Thinking black (but that's so boring, I'd probably go with something much brighter).

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  12. writersblockSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    thank you for your review. I've been thinking about trying out compression socks recently. So many runners swear by them.

    I'm partial to pink.

    (I don't see my original comment, so this may be a duplicate. sorry)

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  13. jstarlSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Purple!

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  14. Maryalicia V. September 25, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    I need new Black ones!

    Maryalicia Verdecchia
    Pegasusrdr@gmail.com

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  15. JuliaSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I would get black ones. They just match everything.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Pink Argyle or Black.

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  17. Linda ParkerSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I think white...

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  18. Kristen @ Medium RoastSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I have never tried compression socks, but all this talk is making me think I might have to!

    I love the bright orange! Can't miss me in those!

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  19. BrandySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    I love my ProCompression retro marathon socks and my calf sleeves. I sleep in the sleeves after a heavy leg workout and my legs feel great the next day!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I'd choose Marathon Purple.

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  21. {TLP}September 25, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Want a pair...maybe green!?!

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  22. JenniferSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Purple!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    I would LOVE a pink pair!!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Love Procompression! I would love to get a black pair.

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  25. victoriaSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    I love pro compression and very much need an orange pair!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    I love the powder blue - I have a few races that they would be perfect for!

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Pink!!!!!

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  28. Kirsten VanDykeSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    I'd go with marathon white...kinda lame buuuut i'm used to the sun so the cooler the better!

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  29. alisaSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    i like the Marathon Neon Yellow and Pink Swirl

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  30. PaulSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    I am going to have too look into a pair of black ones.

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  31. ShannonSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Purple!!!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    would love a pair don't have any yet! wish Wish wish

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  33. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Pink also to go with last comment!!!

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  34. JenniferSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Love these socks!

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  35. EBSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    I think I want purple!

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  36. MelodySeptember 26, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I bought my first pair of Pro Compression socks at the Disneyland expo and love them! I bought the neon yellow w/hot pink swirls so I think this time I would go for argyle or black so that I don't stand out quite so much around my neighborhood. ;)

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  37. CecilSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I would probably be the most boring-est runner ever and go with the black ones. Since I would use them for recovery more I would end up wearing them to work as a business sock.

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  38. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I love Pro Compression! I would go with the swirls, or maybe just yellow or pink :)

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  39. TaniaSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I'd probably go pink!

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  40. CarrieSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I need black ones!

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  41. MeridithSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Hi there! Scoot a Doot chick here - love that we are doing PRO Compression together as they ROCK. I think that I need some BLACK socks, especially after seeing your pictures. I have pink, red and purple but I need to go with something more basic. xo

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  42. Anna BeesSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I'd love to have the Ragnar in Orange or a neon color like pink or green!

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  43. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I'd go with the Marathon Retro socks! :)

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  44. Leslie @ Triathlete TreatsSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Neon Pink or Green

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  45. Kristen LSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I could use some black ones! Or light blue.

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  46. Lu's MomSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Neon green - already have pink and yellow

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  47. Lu's MomSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Neon green. Already have pink and yellow

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  48. AnneSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    I probably need a pair of black!!

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  49. Bike/Run/Swim ForeverSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I would choose black :-)

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Neon green all the way!

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  51. TooCuteRunnerSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Swirl!!!

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  52. cclarke51September 27, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    I'd love to try the white or black!

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  53. B. GladSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Purple

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  54. SerenaSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Ive been wanting to try these for SOOOO long! I love all the neon colors,I think Id choose pink

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I have tried other compression socks but am always looking for new running accessories - love the colors they have!!

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  56. Abby's RoadSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Orange or Royal Blue!

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  57. Peg G.September 28, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    I would choose purple socks, since most of my running gear is purple.

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  58. AprilSeptember 28, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Chevron White!

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  59. Land Sea CollectiveSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I want Marathon Retro!!!!!

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  60. Making it HappenSeptember 29, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Definitely Purple!

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  61. PEMomSeptember 29, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I'd pick marathon black.

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  62. bookgirlSeptember 29, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I would love to have a pair of pink ones.

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  63. SeRUNity NOWSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    The marathon retro socks are SO cute! I would totally get those!

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  64. UnknownSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I would love to have Royal Blue. Have Neon Yellow & Green

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  65. UnknownSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    I woul have to have purple!!!

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  66. UnknownSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    i woul have to pick purple!

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  67. JonathanOctober 1, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    i'd go with black or navy

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  68. UnknownOctober 1, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    I love your Batgirl costume. Such a great idea.

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  69. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    I already have the purple...so I'd probably go with orange. Or maybe pink. Or the pink argyle. Maybe even the pink and yellow swirl! Um. I WANT ALL THE SOCKS.

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  70. LisaOctober 1, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    I would want a neon yellow. The brighter the better. :)

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  71. FireRunner2379October 1, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I'd go with the classic look...Black!

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  72. DesiOctober 2, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    I would get the Chevron ones!

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  73. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I would choose black!

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  74. LeahOctober 2, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    ProCompression marathon socks are my BFFs!! Cannot rave enough about them! I am loving the royal blue pair!

    leah.hart1@gmail.com

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  75. ArielleOctober 2, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    I want a pair so bad after all you bloggers review them! I would get the marathon black color so they would match every outfit I wear!

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  76. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    LOVE Pro compression! I've been eyeing up a lime pair...

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  77. JamieOctober 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I think i would go with purple this time!

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  78. klhs395October 2, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I'd choose Pink!

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  79. JodiOctober 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    i have never had a pair and would sooooo love to win.. purple :) my fave.

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  80. NicoleOctober 2, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I have one pair and I wear them to death! Love Pro Compression!

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