In early October the London Marathon organisers announced the much-anticipated results of their 2019 ballot draw. A record four hundred and fourteen thousand, one hundred and sixty-eight people entered the ballot hopeful of securing a place in the event which will take place next April. The number of ballot places issued each year is not […]
With the London Marathon this coming weekend, I thought it would be a good time to share my top 10 tips to help get you through the rest of the week and prepare you for the big day! Mental preparation – Try and minimise work, relationship and travel stress for the rest of the week so […]
Reflections of a Marathon On the 9th April, I set out to run the Brighton Marathon, my second marathon to date. I am going to share with you how it can all go horribly wrong despite being diligent with training and feeling as if I was 100% prepared for the big day. Let’s go back […]
For Media Tibia Stress Syndrome Part I, please click here. Treatment Load Management As soon as symptoms start you should decrease running intensity and frequency by about 50%. You should avoid running on uneven surfaces, very hard surfaces, and hills. If symptoms persist, complete rest from running – typically between 7-10 days – is advised. […]
Do I need to see a Physiotherapist or a Massage Therapist? An initial physiotherapy appointment begins with a thorough assessment, followed by diagnosis and treatment. Your physio will take a thorough history of your condition, including how and when your pain started and information about any treatment you may have had previously. The time spent during a massage appointment is […]
So you just found out you got a place in the 2017 London Marathon…. don’t panic!! Ballot results were out last week and for those amongst us fortunate enough to get a place in next year’s marathon, there may well be a feeling of mixed emotions right now! Being lucky enough to secure a ballot […]
Now that it summer is here (albeit a little wet so far!), what better time to explore the outdoors. It’s the perfect time to remind ourselves of some of those New Year’s resolutions involving getting a little healthier. Even better is that with a little bit of time spent searching the net it seems there are plenty […]
Commuting on the run The warmer weather is here so it’s time to avoid those packed hot tubes, trains and buses. How about running or walking to work? Below are our tips on how to manage this without injury! • Introduce new activity slowly – new to running? Why not start by taking public […]
Almost 2 weeks ago I completed the Barcelona Marathon. I ran the London Marathon in 2012 in 4 hours 34 minutes. I was therefore overwhelmed when my time came through for the Barcelona marathon as 4 hours 4 minutes…a whole 30 minutes faster than 3 years ago. This got me thinking about what had changed for me this […]
Race day and recovery tips following your marathon 1. Get your running kit ready the night before. You don’t want to be stressed looking for your favourite socks on the morning of the race. Also, make sure it is kit you’ve worn before and feel comfortable in. 2. Get up early on race day. This allows […]