I’m thinking it’s a sign that the tightness in my calves has gone almost completely away …
Okay, I’m not going to rewrite the lyrics to that entire song. But I’m curious if you sang it to the tune of the Postal Service or Iron and Wine version. If you said Iron and Wine, you answered correctly (as that song relates to this post anyway).
Since I’ve been seeking relief for all my sports injuries, I decided it was high time to get a massage. After all, my chiropractor recommended it, so it’s legit, right? 
Last night, I lost my massage v-card. It was glorious. Though, the therapist spent most (at least 45 minutes) on the back of my right leg. And the remaining 15 minutes was spent on the left leg. I don’t remember the last time I felt this loose (that sounds so dirty). By the end of my session I was convinced that I must come back, and even got a subscription* (1 massage a month, which rolls over, 50% off massages past the first one). I’m planning to make this a regular part of my recovery process. I might even tap my doc to see if she can write a scrip for massage so I can get reimbursed for it through my FLEX dollars. 
I went home and soaked in epsom salts, foam rolled everything I could imagine, drank a bunch of coconut water (extra potassium, couldn’t hurt, right?), drank a protein shake, and went to bed.
Today I am the opposite of tight. I feel like somebody rolled me out like dough, or rather, rolled my legs out like dough. The massage therapist said I might be sore today, but so far, so good.
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Have you had a massage before? Sports or full-body? I have yet to experience full-body massage …
*the subscription was probably a terrible idea because we just found out our roommate *might* be moving out, which is kind of good because we’ve wanted to live on our own for a while, but it’s bad because it costs more, and if he moves out that means he’s failed at life, which is really, really not good. 
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Hi there. I'm Calee (pronounced CAL-e). If that's too hard, just call me Cal. Also known as chimes or the chimes. I'm 28ish, a designer, a runner, a self-proclaimed fitness queen, a craftster, a foodie, a music snob — some might call me a hipster. Here's the unabridged version.
Sports massage can work miracles, I tell you. Especially with someone who knows what they’re doing. Glad you had a great first experience!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..Sun-Dried Tomato, Goat Cheese and Spaghetti Squash Bake . . . Must Try!
I’ve had a few massages in my day. I just had one in dec and before that it was years ago in college. Jealous of your feeling good though because after my last one, I left total sickness. So sore, just yucky! Major toxins were floating around and messing me up! lol
Mollie @Sprinkles of Life recently posted..Guest post on Health Living Blogs
You might already know this, but I go every two weeks (so does Greg) and have for about four years now. I have an amazing massage therapist that charges me $50 for up to 90 minutes (she’ll work until the “work is done” or whenever I have to leave!). It doesn’t always feel great (I get DEEP tissue), but I feel wonderful after. It’s become such a part of my routine that I think I will always budget for it. (Hopefully I’ll be able to find another in Colorado!)
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning recently posted..Hypnosis & [Re] Commitment
haha, massage V card. welcome!
I have had both! Sometimes they hurt so bad, but the looseness and relaxation after the pain is totally worth it.
Laura recently posted..Sweaty Sunday
Haha – congrats on losing your massage v-card.
I love getting massages. I do sports massages. Geting an 85 min one this weekend!!! God bless Travel Zoo deals.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Growing from Challenges + WIAW
I have never had a ‘real’ massage, although one school where I worked hired someone to come in for teacher appreciation week one year so I got 10 minutes or so. I also have never foam rolled, which I think I might need to do. Luckily, I think a lot of my tension came from needing new shoes, and my runs this weekend were amazing.
I don’t like that anyone would have failed at life…I hope things work out positively there!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..(Almost) Instant Apple Chips
If you haven’t, you should get professionally fit for shoes. Definitely pick up a foam roller. Talking to you is like telling 23-year-old Calee what I wish I knew then.