Discovering Tiger Tail On The Fly
I started using tiger tail on the fly products in 2015 while participating in a 218.3-mile relay race called the Wild Rogue Relay, which takes place in Southern Oregon. I came into that race babying my hamstrings, which were on the verge of failing me from over training. I was lucky enough to have a teammate who brought his Classic Tiger Tail USA roller. He showed me how to use this tiger tail on the fly to work my muscles and help with the nagging issues I was having. At every transition where we handed off to the next runner, I’d be outside the van working on my legs with that roller — when I wasn’t trying to catch a few minutes of sleep. When it was my turn to run, I was ready to compete at the level I wanted to.
Discovering the tiger tail on the fly On the Fly
Now that I know and understand the benefits of rolling and trigger point treatment, Tiger Tail USA’s products have become a part of my daily training and racing routine. I warm up my legs by rolling them out with the Roadster tiger tail on the fly plus some dynamic stretching. I love the Roadster because it’s compact (only 11.5”), which means I can carry it just about anywhere. That includes drop bags for ultra races, where it’s especially handy to help prevent tightness and cramping at aid stations.
How I Use the tiger tail on the fly for Recovery
After my workouts or a race, I hit my legs again with the Roadster tiger tail on the fly, do some static stretching, and use the Tiger Ball on my feet and shoulder blades to help with potential soreness that could develop.
With a large race schedule ahead, I rely on these tiger tail on the fly tools to help me stay injury-free and cross the finish line strong.
Jason Haddy
Tiger Tail USA Ambassador
Instagram: @jason_runs_pnw