{"id":3721,"date":"2023-05-14T11:22:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-14T04:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/travel-for-a-marathon-tips-you-need-before-your-next-race\/"},"modified":"2023-05-14T11:22:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-14T04:22:01","slug":"travel-for-a-marathon-tips-you-need-before-your-next-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=3721","title":{"rendered":"Travel for a Marathon Tips You Need Before Your Next Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>\u2019d just turned off the Thames river when the iconic home of the British monarchy came into view: Buckingham Palace. My quads were burning, my tongue was hanging out of my mouth as I gasped for air, and Brits on either side of the course were yelling at the top of their lungs. With less than one mile left to one of the most-epic finish lines in marathoning, I booked it with everything I had left in my very dead legs.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d gotten the opportunity to run the London Marathon last month as a guest of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.marriott.com%252Fen-us%252Fhotels%252Flonwi-the-westin-london-city%252Foverview%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/lonwi-the-westin-london-city\/overview\/\">The Westin London City<\/a>, since Westin Hotels &amp; Resorts is the new official partner hotel of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarathonmajors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarathonmajors.com\/\">Abbott World Marathon Majors<\/a>. Because it was my first chance to get out of the country in almost five years (thanks to grad school, a pandemic, and a baby), I decided to take advantage and bring along my husband and 10-month-old for a full-on, 10-day trip.<\/p>\n<p>This wasn\u2019t my first overseas racing rodeo. Back before life got in the way of our wanderlust, my husband and I used to run a couple out-of-town marathons or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ultrarunning-tips\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ultrarunning-tips\/\">ultramarathons<\/a> each year. We learned that traveling for a race can be a fantastic way to see a new place while doing something we love.<\/p>\n<p>But planning a \u201crun-cation,\u201d as we nerdy runners sometimes call it, also requires some tricky logistics. Here are nine strategies that I\u2019ve either picked up over the years or learned more recently from global RunWestin concierge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chrisheuisler\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chrisheuisler\/?hl=en\">Chris Heuisler<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Decide how important your race performance is to you<\/h2>\n<p>A \u2018run-cation\u2019 has two parts: the race, and the vacation. But how much emphasis gets put on each component can vary based on what you really care about.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/travel-marathon-tips\/\" current-title=\"How To Plan a \u2018Run-Cation\u2019 So You Can Have Your Best Race *and* Enjoy the Trip, According to a 13-Time Marathoner and a Run Concierge\" current-image=\"GettyImages-1344572398-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-11-13\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/travel-marathon-tips\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/travel-marathon-tips\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/travel-marathon-tips\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cKnow why you&#8217;re there and what you want out of the experience,\u201d says Heuisler. Maybe you\u2019re after a PR, or maybe you just want an excuse to travel. Maybe it\u2019s something in between. Clarifying your priorities will help you make the best decisions about how to plan your trip\u2014in particular, how seriously you\u2019ll want to take the days leading up to the race.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Arrive early enough to adjust and avoid travel stress<\/h2>\n<p>Most people can\u2019t fully relax into vacation mode until after their race is over, so you want to plan a run-cation so that the running happens near the start. Yet you also don\u2019t want to cut it so tight that travel delays make you miss bib pickup, or the race altogether. (My husband and I once flew to Kansas City only to land after the race had already ended\u2026 Not ideal.) Also, if you\u2019re heading to a new time zone, giving your body time to adjust can help you have a better race.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why Heuisler\u2014who&#8217;s currently on his own quest to run a marathon in all 50 states\u2014suggests aiming to arrive 36 to 48 hours before the race. \u201cI think what that does for me is I don&#8217;t feel as stressed,\u201d he says. \u201cI&#8217;m trying to account for airport delays, there could be problems getting into my hotel. I err on the side of caution if my schedule allows for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>3. Plan to be off your feet as much as you can before the race<\/h2>\n<p>If racing well is the primary goal of your trip, save your sightseeing until after you cross that finish line. Instead, get outside (\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/travel-and-sleep\/how-to-get-over-jet-lag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/travel-and-sleep\/how-to-get-over-jet-lag\">direct daylight is a much better way to kick jet lag than a nap<\/a>,\u201d points out Heuisler), pick up your bib, do a shakeout run, then just relax. Heuisler says the day before a marathon is actually his favorite day of training. \u201cIdeally I\u2019ll just kick my feet up and carbo load, watch some Netflix, some sports, and stretch and massage my legs so that I wake up feeling pretty fresh,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re most looking forward to exploring a new place, being stuck in your hotel room for a day or two until the race can feel super frustrating. Heuisler\u2019s advice? Go out and see some sights, just take it easy. \u201cIf you&#8217;re hydrating, you&#8217;re taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to not overthink it,\u201d he says. \u201cTake the elevator, take the escalator and don&#8217;t feel bad about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can still be a tourist without overly-taxing your legs: Take a bus or boat tour, or go see a show or a sports game (with seats). In London, I spent the afternoon before the marathon taking advantage of The Westin London City\u2019s spa, relaxing between the jacuzzi, the sauna, and the steam room\u2014definitely something I can\u2019t do at home, which made it feel like a solid vacation activity.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Control the controllable<\/h2>\n<p>Both in racing and in travel, there\u2019s a lot that\u2019s out of your hands. \u201cIt&#8217;s really easy for runners to be like, Oh my god, did you see the weather report?\u201d says Heuisler. But no matter how many times you check the app, you can\u2019t change what it says. What you <em>can<\/em> do is be prepared, and pack everything for each weather scenario predicted.<\/p>\n<p>In the same vein, you can\u2019t avoid traffic or travel delays, but you can give yourself enough time to get to the race so that you don&#8217;t have any anxiety that you&#8217;ll miss it. One of the best pieces of advice Heuisler gave me was, \u201cDon\u2019t get your heart rate up before the race.\u201d Travel mishaps happen, so do what you need to arrive at your destination and the race itself without stressing out.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Chat up some local runners<\/h2>\n<p>The night after we landed in London, we went to an opening party for the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tracksmith.com%252Fpages%252Ftrackhouse-london&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tracksmith.com\/pages\/trackhouse-london\">new Tracksmith store<\/a>. A couple friends from home in Boston (where the brand is based) were there, but the best part was talking with some of the London-based runners.<\/p>\n<p>Getting to know locals is always one of the best parts of traveling, and when they\u2019re runners\u2014one of our kind!\u2014it\u2019s even more fun. We got some insights about the London run culture, and insider tips on the marathon course that would never be posted on a race website, like where to expect the crowds to thin out, and the best places for my husband to watch. Another local I met the next day at a shakeout run gave some top-notch neighborhood pub recommendations.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Err on the side of overpacking\u2014but avoid checking a bag<\/h2>\n<p>If the weather forecast has been flip-flopping, do yourself a favor and pack for all scenarios. I had three possible tops to wear in London, TBH. \u201cJust remember that if you&#8217;re overpacking for a marathon, it means you probably can&#8217;t buy much,\u201d says Heuisler. That is\u2014unless you\u2019re also packing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/sports\/chicago-marathon\/ct-cb-chicago-marathon-runners-discard-clothing-20191011-eek4rvjtqfcdpdam7ouzw2gppu-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/sports\/chicago-marathon\/ct-cb-chicago-marathon-runners-discard-clothing-20191011-eek4rvjtqfcdpdam7ouzw2gppu-story.html\">throwaways<\/a> just to keep you warm on your way to the start line.<\/p>\n<p>Heuisler starts his packing with what he needs for the race. \u201cSo I will not forget anything that I need for race day, no matter what,\u201d he says. Next, he\u2019ll think through what he needs for the day before the race (mainly, comfy sweats and socks). \u201cAnd then after that, if I forgot anything else, I&#8217;ll live with it,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, as a minimalist packer, I love anything that does double duty, like my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cepcompression.com\/collections\/womens-full-compression-socks\/products\/bloom-tall-compression-socks-women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.cepcompression.com\/collections\/womens-full-compression-socks\/products\/bloom-tall-compression-socks-women\">Cep tall compression socks<\/a> I can wear on the plane and after the race, or my <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fspibelt.com%252Fcollections%252Frunning-belts%252Fproducts%252Fthe-spibelt&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/spibelt.com\/collections\/running-belts\/products\/the-spibelt\">Spibelt<\/a> that I can stash my phone in while running and while touring the sights so I don\u2019t have to lug around a purse. I also swear by merino wool tops so my suitcase doesn\u2019t get stinky (since <a href=\"https:\/\/merino365.com\/pages\/why-merino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/merino365.com\/pages\/why-merino\">merino is naturally odor-resistant<\/a>). For London, I put both a <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Funboundmerino.com%252Fcollections%252Fwomens-active%252Fproducts%252Fwomens-active-t-shirt%253Fvariant%253D39839871402078&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/unboundmerino.com\/collections\/womens-active\/products\/womens-active-t-shirt?variant=39839871402078\">tee from Unbound Merino<\/a> and my favorite long-sleeve, <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSLS-931257%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.tracksmith.com%252Fproducts%252Fw-brighton-base-layer-ls&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tracksmith.com\/products\/w-brighton-base-layer-ls\">the Brighton base layer from Tracksmith<\/a>, in my backpack since both can work for running and just hanging out.<\/p>\n<p>This two-for-one strategy helps me keep things light enough that I only need a carry-on. If you do check a bag though, just be sure to keep any race essentials (like your shoes!) on the airplane with you just in case luggage gets lost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Spibelt\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fspibelt.com%252Fcollections%252Frunning-belts%252Fproducts%252Fthe-spibelt&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/spibelt.com\/collections\/running-belts\/products\/the-spibelt\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-11-at-11.45.35-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fspibelt.com%252Fcollections%252Frunning-belts%252Fproducts%252Fthe-spibelt&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Spibelt\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/spibelt.com\/collections\/running-belts\/products\/the-spibelt\"> <\/p>\n<p>Spibelt \u2014 $27.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Since this running belt takes up so little room in a suitcase, even if I don\u2019t end up using it, I\u2019m not mad about packing it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Unbound+Merino+T-Shirt\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Funboundmerino.com%252Fcollections%252Fwomens-active%252Fproducts%252Fwomens-active-t-shirt&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/unboundmerino.com\/collections\/womens-active\/products\/womens-active-t-shirt\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-11-at-11.48.35-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Funboundmerino.com%252Fcollections%252Fwomens-active%252Fproducts%252Fwomens-active-t-shirt&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Unbound+Merino+T-Shirt\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/unboundmerino.com\/collections\/womens-active\/products\/womens-active-t-shirt\"> <\/p>\n<p>Unbound Merino T-Shirt \u2014 $85.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Versatile enough to wear under a blazer for dinner out or throw on for a comfortable run, this simple black tee has become a go-to travel companion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>7. If you have a picky stomach, pack familiar foods<\/h2>\n<p>Runners can be particular about what they eat leading up to a race. For years, the only breakfast I could have before a big race was a bagel and peanut butter\u2014which I&#8217;ve carted with me to Istanbul and Havana. I\u2019ve since grown a bit more flexible, but I still make sure my backpack has plenty of stomach-friendly snacks I can rely on, especially if I\u2019m not sure what options I\u2019m going to be able to find at my destination.<\/p>\n<p>For London, I stocked up on <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fhoneystinger.com%252Fpages%252Foat-and-honey&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/honeystinger.com\/pages\/oat-and-honey\">Honey Stinger Oat + Honey bars<\/a>, which I find easy on the GI tract, with a solid dose of carbs to fuel my miles, and just enough protein to fill me up without weighing me down. I snacked on one per day before the race, and also brought one to the start line along with a banana I\u2019d grabbed from The Westin, which hands out snack packs on marathon day for both runners and supporters.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Spend the day after on active recovery<\/h2>\n<p>After you\u2019ve run your race, one of the best ways to help your body recover the next day is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/marathon-recovery\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/marathon-recovery\/\">going for a walk<\/a>, and doing some of that sightseeing you might have been putting off.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth treating yourself. \u201cScheduling a massage is one of the best rewards you can give yourself,\u201d says Heuisler. \u201cAnd I know it can be expensive and I know it&#8217;s premium, but remember you just spent probably 12 to 16 weeks preparing for a 26.2 mile race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This was actually the first time I got a post-race massage, and now I want it to be part of my marathon routine every time. (Having the massage right inside The Westin London City\u2019s spa was especially luxurious since afterwards, I just stuck on slippers and hopped in the elevator right up to my room.)<\/p>\n<p>At the very least, I plan to stay on top of my post-race self-care. The <a href=\"https:\/\/westin.marriott.com\/wellness\/move-fitness-gear-lending\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/westin.marriott.com\/wellness\/move-fitness-gear-lending\/\">WestinWORKOUT Gear Lending<\/a> kits include, among other things, a yoga mat and a <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1061441%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fhyperice.com%252Fproducts%252Fhypervolt-go-2%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftravel-marathon-tips%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/hyperice.com\/products\/hypervolt-go-2\/\">Hypervolt Go 2<\/a> massage gun. Having these right in my hotel room got me to gently stretch out and massage my super-sore quads so my body didn&#8217;t totally stiffen up like the Tin Man.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Skip your runs for the rest of the week<\/h2>\n<p>As a runner, one of my favorite ways to see a new place is by running through it. I was even a running tour guide for a few years because I think it\u2019s such a great way to travel! But after a long race like a marathon, give your body the break it needs to recover.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think a lot of people go back out too soon. And I really, really caution against that,\u201d says Heuisler. Spend the rest of your trip on other ways to enjoy the destination\u2014you can still walk or hike, bike or kayak. Or take cabs everywhere. You do you. 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