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Should You Get a Massage Before Your Marathon or Race?
You’ve put in the work. The long runs are behind you, your mileage is dropping, and race day is right around the corner. This is the part where things are supposed to feel easier, but in our experience, this is where a lot of runners start to spiral a bit. Runners like to do STUFF.…
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Plantar Fasciitis and Massage Therapy
Many years ago – in what seems like the Dark Ages, I was in school to become a registered massage therapist (RMT) in Ontario, Cananada and was taught a standard massage treatment for plantar fasciitis and runners. The massage therapy mostly focused on the foot. It involved stretching the plantar aspect of the client’s foot…
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Strengthening and Conditioning for a Marathon
The right strengthening and stretching program is important when preparing for a marathon. Strength training has been shown to improve running economy, prevent injuries, and improve body composition and resting metabolic rates. Strength training is particularly important for older runners. Endurance exercise, like running, does less to protect against age related loss of lean muscle…