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What kind of massage should a runner get?
What kind of massage should a runner get? Most runners do best with sports massage, which is firm, targeted and planned around the legs, hips and back that take every stride.
Sports massage for runners
The kind of massage a runner should get depends on where they are in their training. Sports massage suits most runners because it focuses on the calves, hamstrings, quads, glutes and hips, and it changes pressure area by area depending on what the assessment shows.
Deep tissue massage works more slowly on long held tension, which suits runners with a tight area that has built up over months.
Maintenance, recovery and race weeks
Different points in a training block call for different sessions.
- Maintenance sessions every few weeks to keep the legs moving freely
- Recovery sessions after long runs or hard blocks
- Lighter sessions a few days before a race
- Gentle sessions after a race once the legs have settled
What runners notice
Runners most often describe a longer, easier stride and legs that feel light on the next run. Tom Bosworth MBE, the double Olympian race walker, said regular treatment with James kept him training: "I have stayed injury free for over 3 years."
Running in and around Bristol
Whether you run the Downs, the Harbourside or train for the Bristol 10K and half marathon, James plans each session around your training week so it fits with long runs and rest days.
Reviews
What kind of massage should a runner get reviews
I have suffered with constant overuse injuries for two years before I hired James. Since I started working with James, and getting regular treatment from him, I have stayed injury free for over 3 years.
I went from hardly being able to walk to playing football again within about 2 months.
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Questions
What kind of massage should a runner get: questions answered
How often should a runner get a massage?
Every three to six weeks suits most runners, with extra sessions in heavy training.
Is sports massage or deep tissue better for runners?
Sports massage suits most runners. Deep tissue suits a specific area of long held tension.
Can I run after a massage?
An easy run the next day is usually fine. Save hard sessions for a day or two later.
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