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I just started training for my very first 5k and im super excited. I've been going to my gym PTI, and been training with my trainer 3 times a week religiously, since August. I honestly hate working out...hate it! I'd rather be home, sitting on my couch, watching tv while eating a box of donuts...but alas, vanity has the best of me lol. The only way that I will work out is with a trainer and even though I hate it when im there, I love how I feel when I leave and Im definitely getting in great shape. Anyhow, a few members of my gym are participating in the Hance Family Foundation 5k Run on Saturday May 22nd, 2010 and because its such a great cause, I decided to sign up too. The Run will honor the memories of Emma, Alyson and Kate Hance, who died in a car accident on July 26th, 2009 at the ages of 8, 7, and 5 (remember the lady Diane Schuler who went the wrong way on the Taconic? Well the 3 little girls that died in that accident were her nieces and the daughters on one of PTI's member)...

Anyways, in addition to honoring the girls memories, the funds from the race will be used to support children’s endeavors, with an initial emphasis on serving the children of the Village of Floral Park, NY. If anyone is interested in learning more about the foundation, participating in the race or would like to donate, please visit these sites:

www.hancefamilyfoundation.com
http://www.active.com/donate/hff5k

So yesterday I woke up really, really sore and decided to get a massage. There is a Massage Envy right by my house so I decided to give it a try. I called them but they were booked so they suggested that I try another location such as Massapequa or Merrick. I decided to try Massapequa because they also offer facials (most Massage Envy don't). I called and set my appointment up (luckily they had one available in 15 mins) and rushed over there. I was greeted by a very nice and friendly receptionist who gave me a tour of the establishment and went over some paper work with me (all while giving me water and telling me how fabulous I looked....yes, I did go and get a massage while rocking cute jeans, a tank, stilettos and a pound of makeup...im a mess lol)...Anyways, I had the most fabulous time! I was given the best massage by Linda on a heated bed, with soothing music and dimmed lights. I swear that I dozed off and started snoring...how embarrassing lol! After my deep (and I do mean deep) tissue massage, I got dressed and was introduced to Lillian, my esthetician. I then went to a second room and had an amazing Enzyme facial. It felt unreal...and the bonus, she also gave me a massage.

After my facial, I decided to join Massage Envy and become a member. Membership is for 12 months and its only $49 a month and for that you get a free massage, ok its not free cause you pay $49 for it...but that is insane to me. A regular, non membership massage is $98 so u save 50%...no catch. All you are saying is that you will definiately get one massage a month from them. Knowing myself, I will be getting both a massage and facial AT LEAST once a month, if not more. The damage for the day? $108 for 2 blissful hours (plus tip of course). I highly recommend that you should give them a try. You can have a 1 hour introductory massage for $49 too (and $59 for the facial if they offer it)...with no commitment to join...

Massage:

Pro: Everything
Con: Too short (my fault, should have went with the hour and a half)

Facial:

Pro: My skin felt like heaven afterwards
Con: room was a bit cold even after I told the esthetician, she tried to turn the heat up but it didnt change. Also after the facial, I still had eye makeup on so my makeup wasn't removed properly and I had residue from the facial still on my skin. My lips were also dry

Even with the cons, it was still an amazing experience and I will definitely be back in 2 weeks lol