The Stick Marathon Stick
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The Stick Marathon Stick Details
Manufacturer: The StickBrand: The Stick
Release Date: 2011-11-08
Model: 6628
Product features:
- 20" long with 10 working rollers, the Marathon was popularized by endurance runners
- The most flexible of the small models, it's perfect for those with lean muscle mass
- Yellow handles
Customer Reviews of The Stick Marathon Stick
Customer Review: Excellent for runners
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a serious runner (1200 miles a year) and am always looking for products that will help me with my running. The stick marathon is definitely one of them. Before I address why this works for me, let me talk about selecting the right stick.
If you go to the product website (the stick dot com) you will see that there are many different kinds of sticks depending on your needs. There is even a stick selector into which you can enter your height, weight, age, areas you want to massage, and whether or not you prefer a deep or light massage. I strongly suggest going to that site before you purchase this product or a different stick. A number of the negative reviews complaining that the stick marathon is too soft or will not provide a deep massage simply ignore that different stick products work differently, and this is not one size fits all needs.
Here is why I like the stick marathon:
1. I am primarily interested in massaging my hamstrings and calves, and do NOT want a deep tissue massage. This is just the right length, easily fits in a suitcase or gym bag, and works well to loosen "knots" in those muscle groups.
2. Do NOT buy this if you want a deep tissue massage. It is not intended to do that. However, I find that a light massage is all that I need before and after my runs to reduce soreness.
3. Due to a bad cold, I had not been able to run for a couple of weeks, and when I went on my first 10 mile run I felt really sore in my hamstrings and calves. This product worked great to relieve the soreness, and enabled me to run an additional 35 miles over the next four days.
4. This product comes with minimal instructions, but if you go to the website there are instructional videos.
5. The product is well constructed and does not appear in any danger of breaking when pressure is applied (as one negative review suggests). It consists of 11 PVC spindles that rotate for the massage. I read one review that claimed you could just go to Home Depot and buy a piece of PVC pipe for much less money and accomplish the same thing. Don't believe it. I have a foam roller without spindles, and it does not work the same.
Bottom line: For runners who have lean muscle mass and want a light massage for sore muscles this works great. If you have other needs, check out the other sticks that are available.
Description of The Stick Marathon Stick
Easy-to-use device designed to massage muscle tissue. Encourages increased circulation to muscle fibers before exercise, disperses lactic acid after workout, and diffuses muscle stiffness and knots. 3 sizes to accommodate all body types.Reviews and Prices for Health and Personal Care Products
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