TRIATHLON MASSAGE--sports massage, massage techniques, massage therapyTriathlon massage therapy is a great way to treat yourself after those knee-jarring runs and never-ending hours on your bike.
Massage-therapy is something to give serious consideration to when preparing for your first Ironman Triathlon. For some reason, there are those who benefit more than others from massage. I have tried it, but found it a bit expensive to be able to include it as a weekly part of my training. Personally, I used massage therapy more as a reward after 6 or 8 weeks of hard training. Should you decide to include triathlon massage therapy as a regular component of your training, be sure to find someone skilled in "sports massage" which in many cases is a deeper massage than most people are used to. There are many different movements and sports massage techniques that might include effleurage (stroking), friction, stretching, Swedish Massage, compression, and trigger points.
The purpose and main goal of these movements and massage techniques as far as triathlon massage are used to try to help the triathletes body achieve top performance and conditioning. At the same time, professionally administered triathlon massage will lessen the chance of training or racing injury or pain and will also help speed recovery from training and races. There's no doubt that a massage can do wonders after a long bike or run session, but I wouldn't recommend it too soon "before" a planned long training day. I always found that I was so relaxed, I didn't want to do anything after a massage. It's for this reason I would "never" get a massage too soon before a major race like the Ironman Triathlon. If you want a pre-race massage I would highly recommend getting it several days before the big race. If you only have one massage all year, there is one you must make a point of not missing out on. It's the free on you get right after they put that Ironman Triathlon finishers medal around your neck.
Just tell that volunteer who is "supporting" you that you would like to go to the massage tent. That will most likely the most memorable triathlon massage you will ever have. They will make sure you get there. Get there as soon as you can(shuffle) after crossing the line as if tends to get pretty busy depending on your arrival time. You may have to sign in and take a seat, but normally you won't be left waiting too long. Ultimately, massage-therapy is an individual choice and though some claim that it is a real benefit to their training, I always looked at it more as a special treat. I would suggest trying it and if you like the results, and can afford it, than by all means, make massage-therapy a regular part of your Ironman Triathlon preparation.
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I have written three books that all serve a specific purpose when it comes to those new to the sport of triathlon or those who perhaps have the Ironman on their mind.
"Ironstruck...The Ironman Triathlon Journey" is a perfect book for those who have the Ironman on their mind and perhaps need some motivation, inspiration, and encouragement to help them make that final decision to challenge the Ironman and make it to the finish line.
"Ironstruck? 500 Ironman Triathlon Questions and Answers" is most like the only Q+A book in the world on the subject of triathlon in general and the Ironman.
This is the perfect book for the triathlete who has decided to take on the Ironman for the first time, or perhaps has done one or two and would like some insight from a different point of view.
It is a great companion book for "Ironstruck...The Ironman Journey" and the pair of books would make a great gift.
"Triathlete in Transition" is a book that was inspired by all the people who would stop by at my Ironstruck book signings and suggest I write a book for the very beginner triathlete who just wanted to know more about the sport.
I suppose because I had this passion for the Ironman that it seemed natural to write about it first almost six years ago now.
So in effect I have gone from the most difficult and challenging of triathlons and ended up at the beginning of the triathlon journey.
Triathlete in transition is full of information about how to get started in the sport and like my Ironstruck books, are inspirational and motivational as well as full of practical advice on triathlon that make the sport much more enjoyable.
Regardless, now I have three books that cover the full range of triathlon from just learning about triathlon in general, to ultimately reaching the Ironman finish line.