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Jason Dodge
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Pre-marathon Massage
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October 18, 2012, 12:50:38 pm »
Folks have any thoughts on pre-marathon massages? Are they helpful? When do you time them in relation to your race? What kind do you get or prefer? Any other thoughts or advice is appreciated.
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Jason
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Toby Barlow
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October 20, 2012, 02:30:11 pm »
I usually get a massage the day before a big race. I'm usually nervous and stiff and it helps loosen things up. My massage therapist know to be gentle and to not do it too hard. Plus I always drink a lot of water after a massage and that definitely helps hydrate for the race and flush out lactic acid. Then I usually get another one a few days after the race and that is more of a deep tissue/sports.
I would "practice" getting one before a "not-so-big" race to see how your body responds.
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Jason Dodge
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October 25, 2012, 03:58:50 pm »
Thanks for your response. I did it a bit early just in case. I won't be doing anything crazy in the next 8 days and I didn't dare put it any closer to my marathon. All the same, I think I'll try the practice suggestion when I have a less important race.
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Jay Combs
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November 07, 2012, 01:35:25 pm »
I had a deep tissue massage yesterday. No residual pain from the massage. I had to do it because the back of my knee feels like the tendons are not releasing, and it is painful to extend the knee. I have a marathon this weekend, and I am basically resting the rest of the week.
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