 |
 |
|
|
 |
Massage |  |
|---|
See the Index for more topics, information, hints and tips.
After a long or hard training run or after a race it helps your body recover if you move your muscles around to assist your body in removing waste products, repairing and building muscles, and speed recovery. This is particularly important if you are doing back to back races.
The Leg Drain or Purge is very effective and easy to do. I've had many people thank me for this tip!
Foam rollers are very popular with some runners to help stretch and massage various parts of their anatomy. Experiment and see what works best for you. Foam pool noodles cut into about two foot lengths make good inexpensive small rollers. Look for ones that are firm with a small hole or solid.
There is another product called The Stick™ which is used to roll on your muscles. Always roll from your extremities towards your heart, to move fluids around in your body and increase blood circulation.
If you are getting a massage be sure to find a masseuse who gives deep tissue, sport, or athlete massages. You don’t want a light relaxing massage. It may feel good, but it won’t do your muscles much good. A deep massage should be somewhat uncomfortable during the massage, but feel much better afterwards.
