I know you’re supposed to get a massage 24-48 hours after a marathon, but I got one last night before the race. oops.
My in-laws gave me a massage gift certificate for my birthday, and my parents gave my husband one for Christmas so he surprised me last night with appointments for us both.
I love when he takes charge and plans things so I wasn’t going to start complaining. Plus, my therapist worked me over. I asked for someone strong and they gave me She-Ra. A couple times I almost asked her to give me a moment to breath, but I figured if it hurts, she must really be getting the knots out?
Either way, it was painful enough to be counted as a strength training session. But I feel good this morning!
My outfit for the race:
*New chevron BIC Band and new ponytail holders
*Moving Comfort Vixen sports bra
*Reebok tank top (I think this is the one, it’s on sale)
*New Candy Stripe RunningSkirts (use code SHARETHELOVE13 for 15% off)
*Pro Compression black socks
Marni digs the tank, at least for a pillow…
A long time ago in a land far away I once thought about trying to PR this race, but that was before I lost motivation to run hard so I’m just gonna go run whatever. That seems to be what I do best.
I’m off to pick up my buddy and head to the start!
Off to run #41
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We get weekly massages for track and I love it. But it really hurts a ton. I hate the foam roller for that same reason. It’s so worth it to keep your legs fresh though.
Love love loveee the running skirt! Good luck today
Good luck! How do you like the Wave Rider 16s? I have the same pair and really like them excepts for how airy they are…probably fine for CA weather, but not for winters in the northeast.
I love them. They are definitely lighter than the 15 but I absolutely love them
Love the running skirt!
I am signed up to get a massage next weekend. SO excited:-)
That is a really cute oufit! Good luck on your race!
Love the race outfit! Have fun out there!
I’ve never had a professionally done massage before, I really think I’m missing out
Cute outfit, and good luck with the race! Looking forward to reading your race recap (I assume you’ll post one).
i have the same shoes
they are defiantly my favorites!!! good luck at your race!!!
Loves.
Good Luck to you!!
I love the running skirt! I’m going to have to get one from that company. I’ve got a couple from lululemon and one from Nike. I’m starting to wonder why I waited so long to run in skirts.
What a fantastic outfit! I listed after that skirt, but ended up getting a plain re one instead since it is part of my costume for the Princess 1/2. Almost changed out whole theme just for that skirt.
Good luck today!
Your race day outfits are always so cute! I’m jealous!
Love the skirt!
You are funny about the motivation and running hard – your easy run is pretty hard for lots of people!!!
Whether you PRd or not, I hope you had a great race!!
definitely my favorite skirt EVER!!!
I love the coordination today! I just got my first pair of compression socks & I’m kind of obsessed with them. They’ve done wonders for my calves!
Good luck! Maybe you stumbled upon an amazing way to rock a marathon by doing the massage first! Who knows.
I can’t believe you got a massage before the race, I’d be miserable! Good luck. If you don’t PR at least you’ll have the cutest outfit there
41 marathons!?!? Holy smokes Batman you are awesome!!
Congratulations on your #41! I love love love your outfit! I have to say that the skirt isn’t a print my eyes would naturally gravitate towards but you rock it hard! It looks so great on you! I’m gonna have to check it out. You need to model more clothes, everything looks super cute.
I think I saw you today – I was running the half and you were running back the other way.
You’re crazy fast!
Your outfit is adorable! I love running skirts and that one is so cute. I hope you had a great marathon- wow 41 is awesome. Can’t wait to hear your re-cap. I could desperately use a massage right now. What a sweet hubby you have:)
This may be a really dumb question…with the running skirts “running skirt” do you wear underwear under the briefs? I only own skirts with little shorts underneath. Are the briefs annoying?
Cute outfit! and Congrats on another marathon!
this one has briefs underneath it and i dont wear underwear with it, just the built-in briefs.
derrr, i meant little booty shorts, not briefs.
Hmmm…I always thought that massages are detoxing (ie remove pooled up lactic acid etc) and are best for post workouts? At least that what my sports therapist told me. Anyway, glad it works for you. I typically fit in a weekly session – Sunday evenings after a whole week and particular tough runs or long runs on Saturday and Sunday. Helps that they’re cheap (RM60 for 90min).
Hope it was a good time! Can’t wait to see the recap!
You look cute. Now, run fast
LOL, good luck on your race. I’ve never worn running skirts before. Are they comfortable?
I love the running skirt! So cute!
Hope you had a good race! I always feel weird the first run I have after a massage, but they are totally worth it!
yay for running skirts! Love that print. Hope you had a good race!
I really really like that outfit! The skirt is so cute, and I love the colors. I haven’t tried out running skirts yet because I really love shorts, but I almost tried one on yesterday at Dick’s Sporting Goods and I actually thought about you (haha sort of creepy, sorry) but you love running skirts!
My dog Chico does the same thing! How funny. I love the outfit.