WITH the Great North Run under 100 days away, North East based physiotherapy practice, Achilles Physio, has released its top tips to train pain-free and ensure you give yourself a head start come September.
Kristi Bester, Director of Physiotherapy at Achilles Physio, said: “The Great North Run is such a fantastic occasion for the region and we want to make sure every participant has the best experience possible, whether you run, walk or dance to the finish line!
“Good luck to all the runners this year, we’ll be cheering you on the whole way.”
Starting your training early and making sure you have the right footwear in the lead up to the race is just as important as everything that goes into the day. It can be hard to fit your training into your busy daily life but without taking the right precautions when exercising, you increase the chances of suffering an injury and no one wants that before the big day. By warming up properly, using the correct footwear and generally respecting your body, you’ll be a lot safer and have a lot more fun on the 9th September.
Follow Kristi’s top tips and your training should go without a hitch:
Get Good Footwear
One way in which you can maintain good health and avoid injury is to invest in a good pair of shoes for exercising in. Not all footwear has a suitable support and grip for a half marathon, and you may soon come to regret it if you do not have the right footwear! You can accomplish this by making sure that the footwear which you do have is suitably durable, waterproof and also has a good grip to prevent slips and trips.
Warm Up Before You Exercise
When it comes to you and your exercising, there’s no substitution for warming up beforehand. If you do not warm up before you run, you’ll find that such things as sprains and injuries are all too common. You should always do a five to ten-minute warming up session before you exercise to make sure that injuries are not caused by pulling or spraining muscles.
Consider Physiotherapy
If you have an existing pain or ache, then trying to fit your training in can be difficult. Therefore, a physio session could be just what you need. At Achilles Physio we’re able to help you keep your body in peak condition over the summer, offering sensible advice and showing you how to tailor your exercise routine to fit your lifestyle. A trip to a physiotherapist is a great way of managing and eliminating existing aches and pains, but also preventing new ones.
Rest Up Between Exercising
One of the most important things that you can do for your body when it comes to exercise is to get the correct amount of rest in between sessions. There will be even more pressure on the joints and muscles due to poor weather conditions, so making sure you give them time to rest and heal is important for making sure your body stays in prime condition.
Specialising in fully integrated treatments including physiotherapy, sports massage, pilates and acupuncture, Achilles Physio aims to help clients reach their full potential whatever the cause or condition of the pain. The team focus on patient well-being and their innovative methodology has been created to get people rehabilitated and back to doing the things that they love. Their method of approach has been built to take clients through carefully considered steps from diagnosis, to treatment, to rehabilitation, in the hope they don’t need to return for further treatment.
Visit www.achillesphysio.co.uk to book or enquire about a treatment today.