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After pounding the pavement, marathoners deserve some much-kneaded pampering.
Instant upgrade Hours on the road means blisters, calluses, missing toenails and general ped pain. To the rescue: Mario Tricoci will offer freebie pedicure (and massage) upgrades for runners. Present your marathon bib number and you’ll automatically go from a basic massage to the hot-stone or aromatherapy version. Soles need some solace? Enjoy add-ons like a foot massage and a shea-butter wrap. Available at all Chicagoland Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas (tricoci.com). Mon 8–Oct 14.
Body bonus After you’ve enjoyed a well-earned exercise break, exhale gives you some inspiration to work out again: Marathoners who purchase any 60-minute massage or Body Enlightening service (a combo of Thai massage, yoga and acupressure) will receive two complimentary fitness classes (typically $24 each). The classes can be used for Core Fusion, Core Energy Flow or Yoga during October. Bonus: The services mentioned above are 20 percent off. 945 N State St (312-753-6500, exhalespa.com). Through Oct 31.
Package dealYou could spot-treat your aches and pains, or you could tune up your whole bod at once at Spa Soak. The Bucktown spa has created a pampering package for runners. The Marathon Runner’s Fix ($258) includes a 60-minute relaxation or sports massage, a seaweed body scrub, an oxygen facial and a spa pedicure. 1733 N Milwaukee Ave (773-395-9000, spasoakchicago.com). Through Oct 31.
Bag it Runners who book a 30-minute reflexology service ($55) at Bliss will take home some pampering, too. You’ll receive a complimentary tube of Foot Patrol Lotion ($26 value), a peppermint and salicylic acid foot-softening lube. 644 N Lake Shore Drive (312-201-9545, blissworld.com). Through Oct 31.
