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    Road race prep?

    05-09-2012 10:06 AM #1
    Would you suggest a good deep tissue massage before a 10k?

    The day before? Or sooner to relax the muscles? I see athletes all the time getting quick rub downs right before an event, but i dont think i could get one before 8 am...
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    05-09-2012 10:35 AM #2
    I personally don't see a need for it.

    I've run in countless 10ks, 5 marathons, who knows how many 1/2s. Never once got a massage before or after a race.

    If anything, I could see a deep tissue massage afterwards, but not before.
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    05-09-2012 11:01 AM #3
    Hell no I wouldn't get a deep tissue massage before a race. A quick rub down to loosen up, maybe, but not deep tissue. I would just carb up, get a good night's rest, and warm up properly.
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