Pre Event Massage

This should be every one to two weeks once you have commenced training.

Massage helps to stretch the tight and overused muscles.

If you train on a hard surface (for examples roads / pavements), it can damage the knees. regular soft tissue massage  will help to mobilize the tissue and maximize the soft tissue health. Restoring muscle balance and helping to prevent further injuries.  

The week before the marathon, is a week of active rest, to help build up an abundance of energy in the muscles.

A deep tissue massage is not recommended during this time, as the body will go into healing mode. Instead a gentler massage that will flush the muscles of toxins is recommended.

Post Marathon Massage

0 - 1 days. A basic massage is given to help flush the muscles of the build up of toxins.

After 5 days, the runner can resume their normal massage routine to keep them fit, healthy and free from injury.

Injury Hotspots

Upper Leg - If you run without sufficient warm up, it may cause strains or tears of the quads or hamstrings.

Knee - Running long distances puts a great deal of stress on the knee joint.

Lower Leg - When you lift your toes, while running, it can put a strain on the front of your shins, possibly cause shin splints.

Back - If you run on hard surfaces, it can create great stress on your spine, resulting in back pain.

Marathon Dates

Sussex 24th March

Barcelona 25th March

Brighton 15th April

Paris 15th April

London 22nd April

Edinburgh 27th May

Great North Run 16th September

New York 4th November