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Gadgets you’ll need Monday to help you recover from the City2Surf

Siena Hocking

Updated August 6, 2026 - 3.45am

After running the gruelling 14km City2Surf course, your legs, back, and feet would likely have taken a beating from running up Heartbreak Hill and crashing down the descent.

Come Monday, you’ll no doubt be craving a little R&R for your sore muscles, so we’ve found some recovery tools to help flush out lactic acid, ease tight knots, and help accelerate muscle repair.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.

Therabody Theragun Relief Massage Gun

$199 | Shop here

The Therabody Theragun Relief Massage Gun offers gentle percussive therapy to help soften post-race muscle aches or stiffness without feeling overwhelming.

Decathlon EPP Foam Massage Roller

$30.99 | Shop here

This foam roller from Decathlon is a no-fuss, ultra-lightweight recovery tool that offers deep tissue self-massage. It’s ideal for targeting sore areas in the back, thighs, and calves, making it a great all-rounder for any post-run pain.

Therabody Wave Series - Wave Roller

$249 | Shop here

The Therabody Wave Series - Wave Roller is a smart, full-body vibrating foam roller designed with a two-prong approach: to accelerate warm-up and recovery. It features high-density foam with specialised vibration frequencies to loosen up rigid post-race muscles much faster than a standard roller.

Homedics Elevate Percussion Massager

$99.95 | Shop here

For a more affordable massage gun option, consider this straightforward gun. It pounds those deeper, more knotty muscles, particularly in your quads or glutes.

2 Pack Massage Ball Set

$14.99 | Shop here

If you’ve been feeling a particular niggle during training, get ahead of the recovery with this two-pack of massage balls. It lets you zero in on stubborn areas like plantar fascia knots under your feet and tight glute triggers.

Fit King Air Compression Recovery System

Was $549.98, now $429.99

These recovery boots use dynamic sequential air compression to gently mimic movement, helping to increase blood flow, enhance lymphatic drainage, alleviate fatigue, and release soreness from the muscles. Just what those tired legs need after a tough run.

Homedics Shiatsu Bliss Foot Spa with Heat Boost

$199 | Shop here

For a more gentle, beauty-inspired recovery session, consider dipping your toes (and feet) into a blissful foot spa. With massaging water jets, it works to gently massage your tired, overworked feet.

Wagnum ThermaRelief Pro - Heat & Vibration Lumbar Belt

Was $145.90, now $129.90

If you struggle with aches and pains in your lower back post-workout, fear not. The Wagnum ThermaRelief Pro - Heat & Vibration Lumbar Belt is designed to apply soothing heat and vibration directly to the lower back, which often feels stiff and locked after a run.