Day 1: 5 to 5/5 – Win a Free Massage from Cocoon

41 Responses to “Day 1: 5 to 5/5 – Win a Free Massage from Cocoon”

1. i cant afford a massage because race organizers have been raising registration fees.

   Jeremy Uy said on May 01 09 at 6:11 PM Reply
   

2. ” I need a massage now at Belo’ s clinic because they offer facial along with it. ”

   - James Yap

   Jon Ogsimer said on May 01 09 at 6:36 PM Reply
   

3. After all the running I’ve been doing, a massage can help my muscles “heel!”

   Ganns said on May 01 09 at 7:09 PM Reply
   

4. I need a massage because as I struggled to finish my last 21 K race ( i.e. nearly gave up, thought ‘what the heck am I doing this for?’, actually exclaimed ‘am i there yet?’ through my short breaths and must have gone through the whole crisis management cycle in my head – denial, anger, admission, compromise 3x) the ONE thing…ONE THING…that got me to the finish line was the thought of a massage to reward myself for finishing. Well, it’s been several WEEKS…and I still haven’t gotten my massage! … no time, couldn’t figure out where, other silly reasons for putting it off. Winning THIS will surely set me straight – and make me finally feel the victory of my run!

   Runri said on May 01 09 at 8:08 PM Reply
   

5. I need a massage because it will help me relax my stressed muscles especially prior to a run( Advocacy Run Marikina).

   Jard Gerona said on May 01 09 at 9:40 PM Reply
   

   • hi,
     good luck…GOD bless…
     munchkin

     munchkin said on May 10 09 at 6:43 AM Reply
     

6. I need a massage because I can’t reach my back

   I said on May 01 09 at 10:19 PM Reply
   

7. I need a massage because it was million years ago when I had one. (really it’s true)

   Let Guieb said on May 01 09 at 11:16 PM Reply
   

8. i need a massage at the cocoon spa in ortigas ‘coz i heard they give the TIGAS muscles some relaxin’.

   oh my, that was so lame. can’t this be the first 20 persons to post their lame excuse na lang? *grins*

   iandmac said on May 02 09 at 2:08 AM Reply
   

9. I need a massage because I’ve been HARD… at work.

   marga said on May 02 09 at 3:00 AM Reply
   

10. I need a massage now because that’s what runner’s world says. (And i follow whatever they say).

    Simon Miranda said on May 02 09 at 6:29 AM Reply
    

11. I need a massage right now because…

    TBR’s the greatest!!
    You have the best blog in the whole entire cosmos!!
    Jaymie, you’re the supreme runner of the world!!
    I love your blog so so so much!!

    …I’m tired of kissing up to (the great) TBR

    Cougcat said on May 02 09 at 10:47 AM Reply
    

12. Entry number 2::

    I need a massage right now because peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety. Theories behind what massage might do include blocking nociception (gate control theory), activating the parasympathetic nervous system which may stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, preventing fibrosis or scar tissue, increasing the flow of lymph, and improving sleep but such effects are yet to be supported by well designed clinical studies. Massage is hindered from reaching the gold standard of scientific research which includes placebo-controlled and double blind clinical trials. Developing a “sham” manual therapy for massage would be difficult since even light touch massage could not be assumed to be completely devoid of effects on the subject. It would also be difficult to find a subject that would not notice that they were getting less of a massage and it would be impossible to blind the therapist. Massage can employ randomized controlled trials which are published in peer reviewed medical journals. This type of study could increase the credibility of the profession because it displays that purported therapeutic effects are reproducible. I need all of those.

    Cougcat said on May 02 09 at 10:54 AM Reply
    

13. I need a nice massage ONLY at Cocoon Spa and Salon because the last time my neighbor gave me a massage, it scares the hell out of me. Here’s our conversation:

    Neighbor Therapist: Is the pressure okay?
    Me: How will I know if it’s not “okay”?
    Neighbor Therapist: If you see dead relatives beckoning you toward a bright light, that would be one clue.
    Me: (whispering to my self) oh god help me..

    Sam said on May 02 09 at 12:56 PM Reply
    

14. WHY DO YOU NEED A MASSAGE NOW?

    i need a massage now because i won’t be needing it tomorrow!

    rene said on May 02 09 at 1:11 PM Reply
    

15. …because even after a lousy run, a massage is far soothing than playing that thing they call a sport – golf.

    mikey said on May 02 09 at 5:31 PM Reply
    

16. I need a massage because it’s free!ü

    Student Athlete said on May 02 09 at 6:19 PM Reply
    

17. i need a massage now ‘coz tbr’s giving away free massage coupons!

    bobby said on May 02 09 at 6:42 PM Reply
    

18. I need a massage now because that will keep me from going insane for not being able to run for the past 6 weeks due to my ankle injury.

    Bing said on May 02 09 at 7:50 PM Reply
    

19. I need a massage now so that I can accompany my wife and keep her from going insane for not being able to run for the past 6 weeks due to her ankle injury.

    Macky said on May 02 09 at 7:55 PM Reply
    

20. I need a massage at Cocoon Spa and Salon because I have just finished practicing for a race and preparation for the next race (does it sounds good right?) I need to pamper myself!!!!

    Happy Birthday TBR!

    —Martha

    SappY said on May 02 09 at 8:59 PM Reply
    

21. I need a massage because my wife just bought me a new pair of New Balance shoes and a massage will surely help me in my training runs!

    Jard Gerona said on May 02 09 at 9:18 PM Reply
    

22. Why do i need a massage? Bitin yung kanina eh.

    Boggs said on May 02 09 at 10:53 PM Reply
    

23. badly need a massage coz of STRAINED MUSCLES due to incessant MOUSE DRAGGING TBR. com! When im at the office and when i get home, in my phnes 3G when im travelling… click! click! (hope its lame nuff coz its true) happy bday missbullrunner !

    cj orcine said on May 03 09 at 8:09 AM Reply
    

24. badly need a massage coz i have Strained muscles due to INCESSANT browsing of tbr. com, when im at the office, when i get home and in my phones brwser… Click! Click! (hope its lame nuff coz its true) happy bday msbullrunner!

    cj orcine said on May 03 09 at 8:14 AM Reply
    

25. i need a massage because it’s the next best thing to food and sex

    marga said on May 03 09 at 12:36 PM Reply
    

26. I need a massage now because they don’t.

    Malds said on May 03 09 at 5:47 PM Reply
    

27. I need a massage as I have started to jog 3x a week starting 2 weeks ago and I can’t wait to continue and join marathons… Now my legs are too tired and badly need some massaging so I can continue running and achieve my goals.

    Michael C. said on May 03 09 at 9:03 PM Reply
    

28. I need massage coz it will help relax the muscles right after a heavy and extraneous run. Plus, I can run again right after a massage. hehe…

    Don Angelo said on May 04 09 at 1:26 PM Reply
    

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    a said on May 06 09 at 9:44 AM Reply
    

30. I’ve been running all my life yet I haven’t experience a massage.

    Ron Reyes said on May 01 10 at 5:46 PM Reply
    

31. Because of the upcoming dream marathon.

    Rico Gomez said on May 01 10 at 6:32 PM Reply
    

32. I went for a massage today (NOT at Cocoon) to ease my runner’s aches and pains, and by the end of the massage I was in so much MORE pain then when I started, I was thinking, “man, I’m going to need a massage to relax my muscles after this massage!” And then I saw your contest. Seems like fate!

    Marnie said on May 01 10 at 7:01 PM Reply
    

33. i need a massage now because it will be the best consolation for someone like me who hasn’t been running. *sad*

    vimz said on May 01 10 at 7:07 PM Reply
    

34. di ko na afford magpamasahe dahil ang taas na ng electric bill namin! ka stress, i need a massage!

    qwerty said on May 01 10 at 7:20 PM Reply
    

35. “I need a massage now because, I’m tired of running and I still want to run.”

    sparmate said on May 01 10 at 7:26 PM Reply
    

36. because I miss her.

    It’s been exactly a week now since my better half(which is a PT) went to the US. She’s my personal “massuest”-therapist. It’ll be another 2 years of waiting to experience her wonderful and magical touch!

    note: she doesn’t want to be called massuest!

    runnerbud said on May 01 10 at 8:44 PM Reply
    

37. old men like me need it more than younger guys

    stanley navarro said on May 01 10 at 8:50 PM Reply
    

38. I need a massage now because I just finished my 1st Ultramarathon (50km) before my first Full Marathon – TBR Marathon…

    Jai said on May 01 10 at 9:00 PM Reply
    

39. i’ll need a massage if i win but if not, ahhhhh! ang sakit ng katawan ko. paano pa kaya ko tatakbo?

    Reinhold A Gonzales said on May 01 10 at 9:04 PM Reply