Every year, I look forward to City2Surf.
Not just because Sydney comes alive with thousands of runners, walkers and weekend warriors, but because I know what this event represents. Months of training. Early morning alarms. Long runs. Sore legs. The excitement of crossing that finish line.
As both a runner and a massage therapist for over 30 years, I’ve learnt one thing…
The runners who recover well usually perform better.
Massage isn’t something you book only when you’re injured.
It’s part of your training.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, jogging with friends or simply hoping to conquer Heartbreak Hill without your legs giving up on you, your body deserves just as much attention during recovery as it does during training.
Why runners love sports massage
Over the coming weeks, I’ll be treating hundreds of runners preparing for City2Surf, the Sydney Marathon and many other running events.
Here’s why they keep coming back.
Recovery
Training creates tiny amounts of muscle damage. That’s completely normal. Recovery massage helps reduce muscle soreness, improve circulation and gets you feeling fresher for your next run.
Injury Prevention
Tight calves. Achy hips. Grumpy hamstrings. Stiff lower backs.
I see the same patterns every year.
Addressing those little niggles before race day can help stop them becoming something much bigger.
Lighter Legs
Have you ever started a run and your legs already felt heavy?
That’s often a sign your muscles haven’t fully recovered.
One of the most common comments I hear after a sports massage is…
“My legs feel so light.”
That’s exactly what you want when you’re climbing Heartbreak Hill or tackling the final kilometres of a marathon.
Better Movement
When your muscles move more freely, your stride often feels smoother, stronger and more efficient. Running simply feels easier.
My advice for runners
Don’t leave your recovery until after race day.
Book a massage during your training block.
Then commit to another one after your event to help your body recover properly.
Your body has worked incredibly hard for you.
Look after it.
Introducing our NEW Runner’s PRE-PAID Pack (2 x 60 mins)
To make preparing for your next event even easier, we’ve created our brand-new Runner’s PRE-PAID Pack.
Rather than thinking about booking one massage at a time, this pack encourages you to commit to both your preparation and your recovery—because the best results come from doing both.
Your Runner’s PRE-PAID Pack includes:
One 60-minute Pre-Event Sports Massage
Designed to improve mobility, reduce muscle tightness and help you feel light, loose and race ready.
One 60-minute Post-Event Recovery Massage
Designed to reduce muscle soreness, improve circulation and support a faster recovery after your event.
Perfect for runners training for:
- City2Surf
- Sydney Marathon
- Half Marathons
- Trail Races
- Fun Runs
- Triathlons
Package Price
Runner’s Pack (2 x 60 mins)
Pre-pay and lock in your pre-event & post-event appointments.
Cost: $280
Prefer one of our Senior Therapists? Simply add $20 per treatment, payable on arrival.
Priority Booking
One of the biggest advantages of our Runner’s Pack is the opportunity to secure your pre-event and post-event appointments before our diary fills.
We’ll always do our very best to book you as close as possible to your preferred dates, subject to availability. The more notice you can give us, the greater the chance we’ll be able to secure your ideal appointment times.
Race season is one of our busiest times of the year, so we encourage you to lock in your appointments early and take the stress out of trying to find availability at the last minute.
Important Information
- Pre-paid massages never expire.
- Use them whenever you’re ready.
- They are subject to future price increases.
- They are non-refundable but may be transferred to family or friends.
Recovery isn’t an optional extra.
It’s part of becoming a stronger, healthier runner.
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply crossing the finish line with a smile, we’d love to help you every step of the way.
Train. Recover. Perform.
See you on the start line… and on the massage table.
X Jackie
