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goofeygirl · 01-01-2013, 01:26 PM

I am thinking about this one.
Swedish...deep tissue....stone massage.

cewait · 01-01-2013, 06:27 PM

I think Monday is a good day for a massage. Many folks will try for one at the finish or before the leg muscle calms. That is actually not the best thing for the legs as it stirs up the pooled lactic acid. Waiting until late on Sunday or on Monday will allow the tech to work on the damaged/scarred tissue.

ludari · 01-02-2013, 11:29 AM

I enjoy marathons but I think I enjoy massages even more. I'm not sure how many marathons you have done but deciding on a type of massage really depends on how your feeling after the race. My friends and I are doing the Goofy challenge this year and have arranged for massages after the half and full marathons. I am requesting just a flush after the half marathon and a deep tissue after the full marathon. Of the three you have mentioned I prefer deep tissue.

goofeygirl · 01-02-2013, 05:27 PM

I was thinking of the hot stones....though didn't consider having a massage after the half...
I told myself last year that if I did complete the Goofy challenge this year then I would treat myself to a massage afterwards.

Now I would be afraid of doing a massage - even a lighter one - after the half for fear I might relax TOO much! In truth, if I thought it would actually help me perform and feel best the next day than I would really consider it.

01-01-2013, 01:26 PM	#1
goofeygirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The deep blue sea Posts: 253	massage day after marathon? I am thinking about this one. Swedish...deep tissue....stone massage.

01-01-2013, 06:27 PM	#2
cewait DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: At the intersection of Ocoee, Winter Garden and Windermere... I hear thunder every night at 10pm Posts: 4,490	I think Monday is a good day for a massage. Many folks will try for one at the finish or before the leg muscle calms. That is actually not the best thing for the legs as it stirs up the pooled lactic acid. Waiting until late on Sunday or on Monday will allow the tech to work on the damaged/scarred tissue. __________________ _________________ Coach Charles NASM-CPT, GFT Perfectly Goofy 2006-2013 Endurance Coach Running Disney since 99 I don't want easy - just possible

01-02-2013, 11:29 AM	#3
ludari DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,468	I enjoy marathons but I think I enjoy massages even more. I'm not sure how many marathons you have done but deciding on a type of massage really depends on how your feeling after the race. My friends and I are doing the Goofy challenge this year and have arranged for massages after the half and full marathons. I am requesting just a flush after the half marathon and a deep tissue after the full marathon. Of the three you have mentioned I prefer deep tissue. __________________ Premier Annual Pass Holder. DVC Member - March 2011 DLR - Too many times to count; Tokyo Disneyland-Aug 1986; DCL Magic Westbound Transatlantic Cruise-Sept 2010; DCL Wonder Cruise to Nowhere-Jan 2011; DCL Wonder Mexican Rivera Cruise-Jan 2011; Princess Half Marathon-Feb 2011; DLR Half Marathon & 5K-Sept 2011; DCL Wonder Repositioning Cruise-Sept 2011; Wine&Dine Half Marathon-Oct 2011; WDW Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2012; Tinker Bell Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2012; Princess Half Marathon & 5K-Feb 2012; DCL Fantasy Maiden Cruise-Mar 2012; Expedition Everest Challenge-May 2012; DLR Half Marathon-Sept 2012; Disney/Pixar Wonder Cruise-Sept 2012; Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler and 5K-Sept 2012; Wine&Dine Half Marathon & 5K-Nov 2012; Goofy Challenge & 5K-Jan 2013; DLR Tinker Bell Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2013; Disney Aulani Resort-May 2013; Dumbo Double Dare-Sept 2013; Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler-Oct 2013; Wine&Dine Half Marathon-Nov 2013; Dopey Challenge-Jan 2014; DCL Wonder Cruise to Nowhere-May 2014; DCL Wonder Reposition Cruise-May 2014; DCL Magic Westbound Transatlantic Cruise-Sept 2014

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01-02-2013, 05:27 PM	#4
goofeygirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The deep blue sea Posts: 253	I was thinking of the hot stones....though didn't consider having a massage after the half... I told myself last year that if I did complete the Goofy challenge this year then I would treat myself to a massage afterwards. Now I would be afraid of doing a massage - even a lighter one - after the half for fear I might relax TOO much! In truth, if I thought it would actually help me perform and feel best the next day than I would really consider it.