{"id":2699,"date":"2024-10-16T11:50:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/us-open-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T03:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T08:57:37","slug":"nyc-marathon-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/blog\/nyc-marathon-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"PRE + POST MARATHON RITUALS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);\" class=\"equ-heading-text equ-heading-text--columns-type align wp-block-equ-heading-text\" id=\"block_e35a77f3af6878583288680ebc38e47b\">\n\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"equ-heading-text__heading\">TCS New York City Marathon<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__subheading\">GUEST WRITER SERIES | NYC MARATHON GUIDE BY NICK YOUNGQUEST &#8211; October \u00b7 2024\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__text is-text has-animated-links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Miles. Sweat. Dedication \u2013 The ultimate transformation for marathoners happens within every run, bringing you one step closer to the start line. A five-borough victory lap around the most iconic city in the world, the TCS New York City Marathon is an experience like no other. Runners and non-runners alike share in the collective spirit of what marathon running is all about \u2013 community. This ultimate culmination of recreational runners achieving something incredible is a feat accomplished by less than 0.1 percent of people in their lifetime, all while being supported by those around them at their own Super Bowl.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);\" class=\"equ-two-images align wp-block-equ-two-images\" id=\"block_869fa56ed7890a34fde7b8572230ad2a\">\n\t<div class=\"equ-two-images__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-two-images__list\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-two-images__item\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14063941\/80958d50-efb9-4b5b-bc32-4ad377f4ba57-1000x1000.webp\" class=\"equ-two-images__image\" alt=\"Man with tattoos speaking into mic at Sydney Marathon event under branded tent near modern building\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14063941\/80958d50-efb9-4b5b-bc32-4ad377f4ba57-1000x1000.webp 1000w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14063941\/80958d50-efb9-4b5b-bc32-4ad377f4ba57-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14063941\/80958d50-efb9-4b5b-bc32-4ad377f4ba57-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-two-images__item\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14063945\/1cd96994-7b72-46e4-80de-19cab30d5faf-scaled-1-1000x1000.webp\" class=\"equ-two-images__image\" alt=\"Three people in athletic gear talking on grassy area with trees, picnic table, and outdoor fitness setup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14063945\/1cd96994-7b72-46e4-80de-19cab30d5faf-scaled-1-1000x1000.webp 1000w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14063945\/1cd96994-7b72-46e4-80de-19cab30d5faf-scaled-1-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14063945\/1cd96994-7b72-46e4-80de-19cab30d5faf-scaled-1-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonials gutena-testimonial-block gutena-testimonial-block-1b5311-61 align-center can-slide has-nav-dot\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slider\">\n<div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-item gutena-testimonial-item-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-text gutena-testimonial-text-block\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-text-content\">\u201cWhile the taper sees the marathon program requiring less mileage, it\u2019s crucial to maintain intensity leading into race day.\u201d<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-item gutena-testimonial-item-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-text gutena-testimonial-text-block\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-text-content\">\u201cIf you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, continue to indulge\u2014just don\u2019t overdo it.\u201d<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-item gutena-testimonial-item-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-text gutena-testimonial-text-block\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-text-content\">\u201cWhile it\u2019s not necessary to dramatically increase your rolling or stretching sessions, focusing on what makes you feel good is important.\u201d<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gutena-testimonial-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-item gutena-testimonial-item-block\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-testimonial-text gutena-testimonial-text-block\"><div class=\"gutena-testimonial-text-content\">\u201cUse the last weeks of training to productively visualize what race day will be like.\u201d<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"equ-text-image-slider equ-text-image-slider--balanced-type equ-text-image-slider--media-on-right align wp-block-equ-text-image-slider\" id=\"block_1593d4493c29236e56b3bebaaf340b5d\">\n\t<div class=\"equ-text-image-slider__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-text-image-slider__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"equ-text-image-slider__heading\">   <\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-text-image-slider__text is-text\"><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">The Art of the Taper<br \/>\nWith just four weekends until the TCS New York City Marathon, the finishing touches to training are upon runners. The final long run (thank goodness), a noticeable decrease in miles, and an important focus on rest and recovery are essential. While there is respite from the arduous training regimen to get here, there are specific areas that some runners can often overlook.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Decrease Volume, Maintain Intensity<br \/>\nWhile the taper sees the marathon program requiring less mileage, it\u2019s crucial to maintain intensity leading into race day. This isn\u2019t a time to skip your workout runs; instead, it\u2019s a chance to fine-tune your training plan based on race day expectations. Ensuring that speed work is maintained and long run race pace is practiced is vital, as your body needs to feel what it will experience on race day.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">More of What\u2019s Got You This Far<br \/>\nThis isn\u2019t the time for drastic changes. If you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, continue to indulge\u2014just don\u2019t overdo it. Consistency is key to successfully crushing your marathon goal, and honestly, crushing life, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-text-image-slider__slider swiper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-text-image-slider__media-list swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-text-image-slider__media-item swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14064118\/f8c32a1c-7493-4bee-ba18-dac43cd5fcd2-scaled-1.webp\" class=\"equ-text-image-slider__image\" alt=\"Marathon runners racing through central London with Tower of London and Shard in background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14064118\/f8c32a1c-7493-4bee-ba18-dac43cd5fcd2-scaled-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn1.equinox-hotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/14064118\/f8c32a1c-7493-4bee-ba18-dac43cd5fcd2-scaled-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-text-image-slider__pagination swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);\" class=\"equ-heading-text equ-heading-text--centered-type align wp-block-equ-heading-text\" id=\"block_f733dc0d34036bedc06a2a64ed0637d6\">\n\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"equ-heading-text__heading\">Pre and Post Race Rest and Recovery at Equinox Hotels<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__text is-text has-animated-links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prioritizing rest and recovery is essential. Maximize sleep, fine-tune your nutrition, and leverage every tool at your disposal to enhance your performance. While it\u2019s not necessary to dramatically increase your rolling or stretching sessions, focusing on what makes you feel good is important.<\/p>\n<p>To support your pre- and post-marathon recovery, Equinox Hotels offers a range of treatments designed to rejuvenate and enhance performance before and after the race. Guests can experience cryotherapy to reduce inflammation and speed recovery, while our infrared sauna promotes muscle relaxation and detoxification. The innovative spa wave table provides the equivalent of three hours of sleep in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for quick recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, their deep tissue and CBD massages help alleviate tension and enhance relaxation. For hydration and nutrient replenishment, IV therapy options include NutriFit Pro for high performance, NutriSleep to improve sleep quality pre- and post-marathon, and NutriBoost to elevate energy levels. Each treatment is designed to support your body\u2019s unique needs, ensuring you\u2019re primed for race day.<\/p>\n<p>The Equinox Hotels sleep program is meticulously designed to promote restorative rest, incorporating sleep psychologist-vetted room designs and curated sleep rituals that enhance the guest experience. With specialized amenities and wellness offerings, including nutritional support for optimal sleep, they ensure that every stay leaves guests feeling rejuvenated and ready to perform at their best.<\/p>\n<p>Visualize Race Day<\/p>\n<p>Use the last weeks of training to productively visualize what race day will be like. A great way to do this is to tackle the final stages of the TCS NYC Marathon Course. Familiarizing yourself with the route will greatly enhance your experience on race day, allowing you to anticipate what lies ahead. The weekend prior, trace the last 10 miles of the marathon course, navigating First Avenue (where a sea of spectators will cheer you on), through the vibrant areas of the Bronx and Harlem, and onto the famed Fifth Avenue climb into Central Park. This preparation will set you up perfectly for success on race day.<\/p>\n<p>As you embark on this remarkable journey, remember that Equinox Hotels is here to support your high-performance lifestyle, offering everything you need for recovery, nourishment, and vitality.<\/p>\n<p>Discover more marathon insights from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nickyoungquest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Youngquest<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__action-list is-action-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"equ-heading-text__action-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/na.spatime.com\/equinoxus\/10927024\/offering\/40811087?types=1,0,4,8\" target=\"\" class=\"equ-heading-text__action-link nice-button nice-button--regular\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBOOK RECOMMENDED SPA TREATMENTS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the ultimate marathon preparation with Equinox Hotels with expert tips on maintaining intensity, and prioritizing rest and recovery from Nick Youngquest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3546,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2699"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3143,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2699\/revisions\/3143"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equinox-hotels.com\/nyc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}