massage Reward yourself by scheduling a deep-tissue massage 24-48 hours after your race. A light rubdown is safe post-race, but a deep-tissue massage too soon after racing can tear already sore muscles. Contact The London School of Sports Massage

easier. I routinely schedule a sports massage every other week, and more often if something hurts, or if an important race is coming up. Massages are good for repairing sore muscles and preventing injuries. And they just plain relax you.Do it yourself

later in life, as many of the best veteran runners have shown. The first rule is: Do no harm. If you haven’t done an active sport for more than two years your muscles will be untrained, and that includes your heart muscle. You don’t need a medical