Runs4Sanity
If you feel like you need to use it, how soon following a run do you use your stick? Also, and only if you do, do you stretch before or after you use the stick? A spot my left quad felt a little bruised this morning, or tight so I figured I'd give it a massage after my run, no problems during the run but I am sure my legs are feeling sore after yesterday morning's 12 mile long run.
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PRs
5k - 24:15 (7:49 min/mile pace)
10k - 51:47 (8:16 min/mile pace)
15k -1:18:09 (8:24 min/mile pace)
13.1 - 1:53:12 (8:39 min/mile pace)
26:2 - 4:14:55 (9:44 min/mile)
Skirt Runner
Usually I stick and foam roll before my runs and then at night before bed, not following my runs.
PRs: 5K- 28:16 (5/5/13) 10K- 1:00:13 (10/27/13) 4M- 41:43 (9/7/13) 15K- 1:34:25 (8/17/13) 10M- 1:56:30 (4/6/14) HM- 2:20:16 (4/13/14) Full- 5:55:33 (11/1/15)
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I was once told not to do it before a run, though I really wanted to.......... I wonder if it makes a difference?
There is some evidence that it does. Be careful with what people "tell you". Make sure you ask follow up questions.
Runners World article with link to study
Another article - benefits of using a roller post run
But honestly, use the Google to investigate and learn. There is a lot of good information out there.
Awesome, thanks!