Massage before track and field event?

Question

like long distance running like a quick neck rub or full body rub down will it make me to relaxed? just wondering never had it done before

Answer 1

Massage can be an effective part of your pre-race warm up.  You can find a trained sports massage therapist here

http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/...

Just be sure to try it out during training first, nothing new on race day.

Answer 2

If you are going to get a massage be certain it is a sports massage therapist who knows what they are doing.

There is a big difference between a Swedish massage and a sports massage, and there is a big difference with a before event and an after event sports massage.

If it is done correctly it will help your performance.