I could count the number of times that I’ve had a professional massage on one hand (okay, two). I’m always trying new workouts and now in training for my second half marathon, muscle soreness and overall tightness (especially in my shoulders/upper back and legs) is nothing out of the ordinary.

Living in NYC doesn’t leave much room for regular massage after bi-weekly pedicures (all that running isn’t pretty) and weekly manicures (necessitated by constant hand washing from 24/7 water consumption–my Klean Kanteen is with me, always).

Luckily for me, as a Women’s Health brand ambassador, I was excited to find the Wahl Hot-Cold Massage Gel Pack stuffed into my mailbox.

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The gel pack can be frozen for immediate use after high-impact exercise or heated in the microwave, for the inevitable muscle cramps and aches that follow a day or two later.

And check out its high-tech enhancement: a massaging disc that really gets deep into your muscles, simulating a real rubdown without an actual masseuse.

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When it comes to fitness equipment and products, I’m pretty low maintenance. A towel soaked in ice cold water and eucalyptus oil or even a cool shower has always done the trick. But, my Wahl gel pack is a welcome addition, especially as my mileage increases. Six weeks until the race in wine country! Stay tuned for more: #willrunforwine!

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8 thoughts on “Hot & Cold

  • June 16, 2014 at 8:35 AM
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    love it….massage is so great.

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    • June 16, 2014 at 12:38 PM
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      It is! So helpful in aiding recovery, as you know.

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  • June 16, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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    Great idea thanks will try

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  • June 16, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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    I think you deserve more massages–would love to hear your take on the different varieties: shiatsu, Swedish, deep tissue, ayurvedic, etc etc

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    • June 16, 2014 at 12:37 PM
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      Haha, thanks!

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  • June 16, 2014 at 11:26 AM
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    Rachel you made a really hard sell so I bought it!

    Thanks

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    • June 16, 2014 at 12:37 PM
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      Enjoy! Lmk what you think.

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  • June 17, 2014 at 8:54 PM
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    I’m with janiejaner! :)

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