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Yes, I think that’s true.
But, that might mean you really need to get a couple of these and work some things out. Might end up making a HUGE difference for you. Most of my trips to get a massage are like you described. They aren't relaxing. It's meant to take care of things I can't myself. You'll be thankful in a couple days albeit sore until then. Follow her advice and go back soon.
I've had 5 massages in my life and I did not care for any of them. Just like she recommended, they all said I needed to come back soon...I never did. I don't know if things would have gotten better, but it was never even an OK experience for me. I pretty much just wanted them to end.
I think I’ll go back. I’m sure less tightness and knots will help with my nagging injuries and, hopefully, overall running.
I've had several now - first one was a gift from my wife with a big part being to "help out a friend" who was starting a new career as a masseuse. That one was rather awkward for a number of reasons but "ok". Also was more of the "spa" treatment. Didn't have another one for awhile and it was here at work. First couple times I went it was still a little awkward but helped loosen up some stuff but it was still pretty sporadic and less beneficial. Last fall, I started going rather regularly leading up to the marathon and that was awesome. I got more vocal about the areas that were bugging me - namely my hips - and we talked about the running/marathon. She bent me in ways I didn't think possible and found the spots that needed loosening up.
No way in hell my wife would let me get a massage from my buddy’s ex-girlfriend, much less get me one as a gift...unless maybe she was hideous.
But, that might mean you really need to get a couple of these and work some things out. Might end up making a HUGE difference for you. Most of my trips to get a massage are like you described. They aren't relaxing. It's meant to take care of things I can't myself. You'll be thankful in a couple days albeit sore until then. Follow her advice and go back soon.
Y'all are making me miss my old MT. That Latina kicked my ### but damn she knew what she was doing. Haven't gone to a masseuse in 5 years now. Pretty sure I'd feel the same as J here.
Now you just need to encounter the "I'll crap in a bush because the urgency is so acute" experience. That one's a ton of fun.
Did I mention my girl waited for me by drinking beer and watching football in a nearby sports bar, and when I got there she wouldn't leave because the games were in the 4th quarter?
Not hot, not hideous. She's held up pretty well, but she was always a little too granola for my taste.
My now wife wasn't too happy when I told her I was going to do a few one-on-one's with a pilates instructor I used to hook up with, but trust won out. She had just gotten one of these contraptions, wanted a guinea pig, and due to both my pain tolerance and relative inflexibility thought I'd be a great test subject. That thing works wonders.
Yeah... I was wondering what kind of safe word he set up before getting tied up to that thing.Did your wife see the picture of that thing? Because that might have made things worse
Along those lines, where could one pick up one of those for home. Asking for a friend.....
So, so true. Despite being so happy with how things are going recently, it still takes a pretty deliberate action on my part to get these evening runs in. It's dark and cold enough that I really hate the first mile and a half or so as my body tries to adapt. I often stall getting started but I've been getting out there anyway and I'm yet to be sad that I did. It's so hard to build that habit of discipline and so easy to break it - I keep reminding myself of that every time I think "maybe I'll just skip 1 time".
I'm really not feeling better. Calves and hamstrings are sore from the massage. Normal aches and pains are still there. I think she did fine but one hour wasn't enough to make a significant difference.
It wasn't a traditional massage, but the process I went through to fix my hamstrings (active release technique) five years ago utilized a lot of massage ideals. If memory serves it was 5 or 6 visits over a couple months until they were right.
I was reading about different massage types yesterday. I think she kind of did the active release stuff but not solely. I actually thought I had a hamstring strain that doesn't go away but now I'm not sure. Maybe I have both a strain and knots. I'll definitely go back in a few weeks for the 90 minute session and then I'll decide what to do from there. Honestly, the pain isn't that bad but it sure would be nice to be pain free.
It would be awesome if this is what your issue is and can be taken care of with a few massage sessions. If you've had these for a long time, it may take at least 3-4 sessions to really start to make a difference. I'd highly recommend keeping up with it and see if it can help.
Nope. But then again, I use an Apple Watch for my music. Regular Garmin 245 on the other wrist.
Nope. I've had mine lose a connection before and had 1 point where it was having some issue connecting - I disconnected and then reconnected and no issues after. Every once in a while when I'm running, I will have it skip/cut out for a second but just once or twice - nothing consistent like you are describing.
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Welcome back! And you drop the Marathon hammer in your return?
Yes, welcome back! I marathoned this past October and also spent the winter months just building a strong, steady pace (like @gianmarco is doing nicely right now).
