The Great North Run is just around the corner, and whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, now’s the time to fine-tune your preparation. With less than two weeks to go, making sure you’re in peak condition can make all the difference on race day. We’ve put together some simple tips and essential stretches … Read more
Blog by our sports physio, Jo. With everyone increasing their fitness to get that ‘summer body’ and enjoying the outdoors a bit more now the clocks have gone forward (thank god!!!) I have witnessed a few side effects to this health kick.. Many people especially the runners have reported a ‘cramping’ symptom… What is a … Read more
Extract written by our very own Massage Queen, Jo 🙂 Have you taken up a new hobby after the Christmas period? Or are you sticking to your New Years Resolution? Yes?… Ah brill, good to know it’s not just me on a health kick. This past month alone I’ve seen many clients who have … Read more
Well fancy seeing you here…Today I want to talk to you about… Ice or Heat? Now here is a question I get asked a lot about which works best and for an injury. Most people know that Applying ice or heat to an injured area can help speed up recovery, however from my experience… lots … Read more
Week 1 of A 5k (Park Run) Training Schedule “There is likely to be a “5k Park Run” somewhere close to you”. …And it’s a great place to not only run and get the benefits of improved cardio-vascular he alt, but it’s a great place to meet like mined people and also see something different. I … Read more
When it comes to preparing for a race that’s 10K long, it’s never too late to take on board a few last minute “tips”. As you read this article today, with only 24 hours to go to until the whistle blows at the start of the Great North 10K, there are still a number of … Read more
Sometime the SIMPLEST advice for runners is the best… Consuming water is vital. And lots of it and you should do it little and often. Don’t make the same mistake as many people do and think that it’s ok just to stop off at the garage on the morning of the race and just buy … Read more
It’s common for some who participate in sport to use the very easy excuse that personal success is limited by the less than adequate performances of team mates. In some cases this is unquestionably true. Take Tour De France winner Mark Cavendish as your example. Four years ago at the Olympics in Beijing Cavendish was … Read more
Race for Life: Begin a lifetime of fitness? This weekend Hartlepool showcases one of those rare sporting events where it really is the taking part that counts. The Race for Life is happening Sunday and is now proving to be the ultimate in ‘Fun Runs’. But if your going to do be doing it, why … Read more
