[jebba]

Mr jebba scheduled me an hour long massage for a Christmas present. <img alt="banana.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif"> It's on the same day as a planned 10 mile long run. That distance frequently leaves me feeling a bit fatigued, but not sore.<br><br>
I think I remember someone saying once that vigorous massage after a long run can damage muscle tissue. Anyone know?

 

[Nettie]

Well, at a clinic given by the Penguin and a few other people, they said that getting a massage right after a marathon (or anything with lactic acid buildup) would just make things worse. I don't know if that applies to your situation though.

 

[sistergoldenhair]

It seems like massages right after marathons are being offered more and more. I've never had one.<br><br>
What I don't do is get a massage within several days of a key workout or race. My MT does such deep-tissue work that it takes a few days for my muscles to feel normal again.

 

[triciaflower]

My massage therapist has told me that it's a good thing. Actually.. she said before AND after is the best. As it gets your muscles all nice and loose.<br><br>
The most important thing, though is to <b>make sure to hydrate.</b> That long a run combined with a massage that will get your blood flowing even more could make you sore if you don't drink enough water!<br><br>
ahhhhhh... what a thoughtful present!

 

[Stitcher]

I get regular massages...<br>
but if I have a BIG race, I'll get the massage the day or two after the race. That way, I have a day or two to stretch on my own.<br>
My massage chick does really deep work on me, too....so, she has to go super light when I"m already sore.

 

[willamona]

I have done 3 marathons without a massage after and one with the massage. I heart massage. It worked out the kinks right then and there and made my recovery seem short. Of course I ran another marathon 3 weeks later with a friend so I am a tiny bit nuts.<br><br>
BTW, 10 miles should not even come close to leaving you feeling fatigued. Slow down a bit and that should go away without any problems. Unless you are racing or running 20+ miles, you should be able to run the same workout over again as soon as you are done. Slow down until the last statement is true.

 

[Ice Cream]

I cannot imagine wanting a massage after a marathon or a hard-run race. I prefer to let the body do its own job.