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| Massage & Running - thoughts? (Read 287 times) |
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posted: 6/2/2008 at 3:32 PM |
| For those of you who regularly get massages, how has it helped your running? |
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Long Branch Half Marathon May 2009 |
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posted: 6/2/2008 at 5:34 PM |
| Before I started getting 2-3 deep tissue massages a year, my calf and IT band strains had become routine to the point where several physical therapists suggested that my legs "just weren't built for distance running" and that perhaps I should try something else. Massage hasn't been a silver bullet (this should'nt be a surprise as there are too many other variables that also have an impact: sleep, diet, stretching, etc...), but since starting therapy, my running has been smoother, healing time has been shorter, and "nicks and dings" much less frequent. It's not an exaggeration, though, when I say that massage saved me as a runner. |
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posted: 6/3/2008 at 3:52 PM |
| As careful as I am with yoga, stretching and Stick/Foam Roller, Jaime always finds knots on me. I try to get a massage 1x a month. |
2008 Goals
Run Jax Bank 12/21/08 under 4 minutes (1st marathon)
5K 23.99
10K 50.40
1/2 1:52
Manage injuries so I can stick to training plan
Make healthy food choices
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posted: 6/3/2008 at 4:02 PM |
| I've been getting deep tissue massage 2-3x a week for a couple of weeks now (to address some issues with my calves). So far, so good... my injury is now healing much faster and allowing me to keep running. It hasn't made me any faster or anything, but it sure helps in recovery! |
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posted: 6/3/2008 at 6:53 PM |
| Quote from staunen2 on 6/2/2008 at 5:34 PM: Before I started getting 2-3 deep tissue massages a year, my calf and IT band strains had become routine to the point where several physical therapists suggested that my legs "just weren't built for distance running" and that perhaps I should try something else. Massage hasn't been a silver bullet (this should'nt be a surprise as there are too many other variables that also have an impact: sleep, diet, stretching, etc...), but since starting therapy, my running has been smoother, healing time has been shorter, and "nicks and dings" much less frequent. It's not an exaggeration, though, when I say that massage saved me as a runner.
Ditto...
Got my first last fall. It cleared up the beginnings of some IT band issues...
Second.. the sping after a 1/2 marathon... she found some knots in my right calf... worked them out... and I continued working them for another week or so myself until it was gone...
last one about 9 days before my marathon... took care of a hamstirng issue (right leg)... and left calf issue...
..... before massages started I had constant issues with my right achilles tendon. now it is not a problem...
I also added yoga and strenght training in about 3-4 months ago which I think directly relates to my achilles problems subsiding.
I see massage as an key part of injury prevention. Have a niggle that persists for more than a week or two and keeps coming back... time for a massage...
Who know maybe I'll change to someone who goes as a preventative measure not reactive... at some point...
One thing is for certain... it is SOOO WORTH IT!!!
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2008 goals
Cleveland Marathon < 3:59:59 3:38:48sub 22:00 5k 20:46 HH firecracker 5000PR in the 15k this fall** 1:09:56 in a 10 miler- Have more fun = run more
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djtaylor |
posted: 6/3/2008 at 8:10 PM |
| Is there a consensus on the best time to get a massage (e.g. shortly before/after a long run, on a rest day, etc.)? Does a deep tissue massage typically benefit a runner more than a sports massage? I've been considering a massage for a while now and am unsure when and how to have it done. |
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posted: 6/3/2008 at 8:26 PM |
I don't like to do them before a long or hard run... mine hurt like hell and I'm usually gimping around for a day or so afterwards  |
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posted: 6/3/2008 at 8:39 PM |
My wife is a licensed massage therapist, and she will not massage me for a day or so after a long run. She says that I'm already dehydrated to some degree, and massage will only exacerbate this.
Massage can be a great benefit to your running, helping flush waste products from your muscles, assisting in bringing blood flow to ischemic tissue which can lead to increased flexibility.
Make sure you visit a therapist who is familiar with running and knows the challenges you face.
Good luck! |
Drew
Road to the Monkey
Just run, baby.
Your hide will make a fine poncho. |
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posted: 6/3/2008 at 10:32 PM |
| Quote from djtaylor on 6/3/2008 at 8:10 PM: Is there a consensus on the best time to get a massage (e.g. shortly before/after a long run, on a rest day, etc.)? Does a deep tissue massage typically benefit a runner more than a sports massage? I've been considering a massage for a while now and am unsure when and how to have it done.
My person works alot with runners and she wants to get you after an easy day or so... and when you can take the rest of the day off and take it easy or not run the next day. From my experience it takes a day or two to "recover" from the deep tissue massage. |
2008 goals
Cleveland Marathon < 3:59:59 3:38:48sub 22:00 5k 20:46 HH firecracker 5000PR in the 15k this fall** 1:09:56 in a 10 miler- Have more fun = run more
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