{"id":76362,"date":"2026-05-08T13:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/?p=76362"},"modified":"2026-05-09T13:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T03:19:39","slug":"sports-massage-for-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Massage for Runners: Recovery and Injury Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re training for the Toronto Marathon, grinding through a Vancouver trail season, or just trying to run consistently without breaking down, your body is accumulating stress that rest days alone won&#8217;t resolve. Sports massage for runners is one of the most practical tools available to manage that load not a post-race luxury, but a regular part of how smart runners keep themselves healthy through long, demanding training blocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most runners, though, don&#8217;t book a massage until something is already wrong. A calf that won&#8217;t loosen up, a hip that&#8217;s been nagging for two weeks, a knee that&#8217;s sending early warnings before a key race. The real value of sports massage sits upstream in catching the tension patterns that lead to injury before they become the thing that knocks you off your programme entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post covers what sports massage actually does for your body as a runner, when to schedule it around your training, which injuries it helps prevent, and why getting a provider to your home might be the easiest way to stay consistent with it through an entire season.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#Why_Running_Accumulates_Tension_That_Rest_Cant_Fully_Clear\" >Why Running Accumulates Tension That Rest Can&#8217;t Fully Clear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#What_Does_Sports_Massage_Do_for_a_Runners_Body\" >What Does Sports Massage Do for a Runner&#8217;s Body?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#How_Does_Calf_Tightness_Create_Problems_Further_Down_the_Chain\" >How Does Calf Tightness Create Problems Further Down the Chain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#Why_Should_Runners_Pay_More_Attention_to_Their_Hips_and_Glutes\" >Why Should Runners Pay More Attention to Their Hips and Glutes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#Is_the_IT_Band_Really_the_Issue_or_Is_Something_Else_Causing_the_Pain\" >Is the IT Band Really the Issue or Is Something Else Causing the Pain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#When_Should_Runners_Actually_Book_a_Sports_Massage\" >When Should Runners Actually Book a Sports Massage?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#During_a_Training_Block\" >During a Training Block<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#Whats_the_Right_Approach_to_Massage_the_Week_Before_a_Race\" >What&#8217;s the Right Approach to Massage the Week Before a Race?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#How_Soon_After_a_Race_Should_Runners_Book\" >How Soon After a Race Should Runners Book?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#Can_Sports_Massage_Help_Runners_Avoid_Common_Injuries\" >Can Sports Massage Help Runners Avoid Common Injuries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#Why_Mobile_Sports_Massage_Fits_a_Runners_Life_Especially_in_Canada\" >Why Mobile Sports Massage Fits a Runner&#8217;s Life: Especially in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#Train_Smarter_by_Recovering_Better\" >Train Smarter by Recovering Better<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/#Your_Wellness_Journey_Starts_Here\" >Your Wellness Journey Starts Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Running_Accumulates_Tension_That_Rest_Cant_Fully_Clear\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Running Accumulates Tension That Rest Can&#8217;t Fully Clear<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance running is high-impact and repetitive. Every footstrike sends force up through your feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back and over a week of consistent training, that loading creates micro-tension in muscles and connective tissue that builds quietly in the background.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your nervous system responds to this by holding certain muscles in a shortened, protective state even when you&#8217;re not running. You might recognise it as heavy legs on an easy day, persistent calf tightness that never quite clears, or the vague sense that your body hasn&#8217;t fully recovered from the last long run. When these patterns go unaddressed, they change how you move and altered movement mechanics are where most running injuries begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sports massage for runners works directly on this build-up through three key mechanisms:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neuromuscular reset:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Repeated loading causes your nervous system to hold muscles in a shortened state even at rest. Targeted soft tissue work releases this and restores normal resting tone so your body moves freely between sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Circulation and recovery:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Massage increases local blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tired tissue while clearing the metabolic byproducts that accumulate across a hard training week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connective tissue resilience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular soft tissue work keeps fascia and tendons more pliable, reducing the friction and rigidity that leads to overuse injury over a full training season.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1250256\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research published on PubMed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports the effect of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), showing that regular soft tissue work reduces both the intensity and duration of post-exercise soreness exactly what most runners recognise from the day or two after a long run or hard tempo session.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Sports_Massage_Do_for_a_Runners_Body\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Does Sports Massage Do for a Runner&#8217;s Body?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscles most affected by distance running calves, hamstrings, hip flexors, glutes and the IT band complex each have specific tightness patterns that respond well to targeted work. Knowing what&#8217;s being addressed helps you communicate with your provider and make the most of each session.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Calf_Tightness_Create_Problems_Further_Down_the_Chain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does Calf Tightness Create Problems Further Down the Chain?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your calves absorb impact on every single footstrike. When the gastrocnemius and soleus are chronically overloaded and shortened, that tension transfers directly to the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia two of the most common running injury sites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted work through the full calf complex, including the deeper soleus, reduces this downstream load before it compounds into something that keeps you off the road. If you&#8217;ve had Achilles niggles or the early signs of plantar fasciitis, consistent calf-focused sports massage targets the root of the problem, not just the site of pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_Runners_Pay_More_Attention_to_Their_Hips_and_Glutes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Should Runners Pay More Attention to Their Hips and Glutes?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight or underperforming glutes are behind a wide range of running injuries IT band syndrome, patellofemoral pain and lower back issues among them. When the gluteal muscles aren&#8217;t contributing effectively, the knees and lumbar spine quietly compensate, often for weeks or months before symptoms appear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports massage through the gluteal complex and hip rotators restores normal muscle tone and releases chronically shortened hip flexors especially important for runners who also spend significant time sitting. Booking a mobile session means you can do a short walk or light movement immediately after, rather than sitting in traffic on the way home from a clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_IT_Band_Really_the_Issue_or_Is_Something_Else_Causing_the_Pain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the IT Band Really the Issue or Is Something Else Causing the Pain?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IT band itself doesn&#8217;t release the way people often hope, but the surrounding structures the tensor fasciae latae, lateral quad and connecting fascia respond well to skilled soft tissue work. Regular attention to the lateral hip and thigh significantly reduces the friction-driven irritation behind IT band syndrome, one of the most frustrating and persistent injuries in distance running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a clear look at how sports massage compares to other types of soft tissue work,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-vs-deep-tissue-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our guide to sports massage vs deep tissue massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers the key differences in approach and outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_Runners_Actually_Book_a_Sports_Massage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should Runners Actually Book a Sports Massage?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timing of your sessions affects how much you get from them. Use this as a quick reference, then read the detail below.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Training Phase<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ideal Timing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Session Focus<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pressure<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active training block<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48 hrs after your long run<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calves, glutes, hamstrings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to deep<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peak mileage week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-leg tension release<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72 hrs before race day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light maintenance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-race recovery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\u201372 hrs after the event<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circulation and DOMS reduction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light to moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_a_Training_Block\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a Training Block<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For runners in a structured programme a marathon build or a heavy trail season scheduling a sports massage every two to three weeks is a solid starting point. The ideal window is roughly 48 hours after your long run: the acute soreness has settled, but residual tension is still present and addressable before your next quality session. This mid-week timing lets the massage do its job without affecting either end of your training week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During peak weeks or high-volume blocks, moving to fortnightly sessions makes sense. Providers available through the Blys booking platform can adapt depth and focus based on your training phase, so each session works with your schedule rather than around it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Right_Approach_to_Massage_the_Week_Before_a_Race\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the Right Approach to Massage the Week Before a Race?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighter maintenance work in the 72 hours before a race can reduce accumulated tightness and help your legs feel fresher at the start line. Avoid deep, intense work in the 24 hours immediately before it can leave muscles feeling heavy rather than ready. If you&#8217;re unsure, earlier in the week is always the safer option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Soon_After_a_Race_Should_Runners_Book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Soon After a Race Should Runners Book?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-race massage is one of the most well-established applications of sports massage for runners. After a marathon or long event, a recovery-focused session supports circulation, reduces DOMS and helps your body shift into recovery mode more efficiently. Booking this at home rather than travelling anywhere when your legs are spent is where mobile massage earns its place most clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Sports_Massage_Help_Runners_Avoid_Common_Injuries\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Sports Massage Help Runners Avoid Common Injuries?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injury prevention is the strongest long-term case for building sports massage for runners into your training routine. No single approach eliminates risk entirely, but consistent soft tissue work is one of the most practical protective measures available.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23640589\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12903216\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on soft tissue intervention and musculoskeletal outcomes on PubMed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> points to regular maintenance massage as a meaningful factor in tissue resilience and the prevention of overuse injuries particularly relevant for runners with significant weekly mileage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s how it applies to the injuries most common in Canadian runners:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IT band syndrome:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular lateral hip and thigh work reduces cumulative friction at the IT band. Addressing the TFL and gluteus medius consistently not just after pain starts is far more effective than reactive treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plantar fasciitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The calf and plantar fascia are closely connected. Consistent lower leg work keeps the fascia from becoming chronically overloaded. Catching early tightness before it becomes a painful morning ritual is the entire point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Releasing the tibialis posterior and surrounding lower leg muscles reduces periosteal stress. This is one of the injuries where early sports massage intervention makes the biggest difference, particularly for runners building mileage quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hamstring strains:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High hamstring demands are common in runners doing speedwork or hill training. Regular soft tissue maintenance keeps the tissue more resilient and better prepared for training demands.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a broader look at how sports massage supports both performance and recovery,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/sports-massage-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this overview of sports massage benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers the key mechanisms worth understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Mobile_Sports_Massage_Fits_a_Runners_Life_Especially_in_Canada\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Mobile Sports Massage Fits a Runner&#8217;s Life: Especially in Canada<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the honest reality most running guides skip: the biggest reason runners don&#8217;t get massage as often as they should is logistics. You finish a long run on a cold Sunday morning, your legs are heavy and the last thing you want is to drive across the city, find parking and sit in a waiting area. So it gets pushed to next week. And then the week after that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile sports massage removes all of that friction. Blys is a booking platform that connects you with vetted, insured local professionals who come to your home with everything they need \u2014 table, equipment, expertise. In a country where winters can make getting anywhere more effort than it should be, having a trusted provider come to your door is a genuine practical advantage, not just a convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s also the consistency argument and it matters more than any individual session. Sports massage is cumulative. One booking helps; regular bookings change how your body handles training load across a full season. When there&#8217;s no barrier to getting a session, it becomes as built into your routine as your Sunday long run itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The providers you book through Blys have experience working with runners and can tailor each session to your training phase whether you&#8217;re building mileage, tapering or recovering from an event. You can browse available<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/sports\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sports massage providers through Blys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and book directly, or visit the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Blys homepage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what&#8217;s available in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more on what to expect from a first session and how sports massage fits into a broader training approach,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/what-is-sports-massage-recovery-performance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our guide to sports massage for recovery and performance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good starting point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Train_Smarter_by_Recovering_Better\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train Smarter by Recovering Better<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running consistently across a full season not just in the good weeks depends on how well your body recovers between sessions. Sports massage for runners gives you a direct, evidence-backed way to manage training load, stay ahead of injury and keep your legs ready for whatever the programme throws at you next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a session at home after your next long run. A professional provider, at your door, working through exactly what your legs need. 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