Top tips for the build up to the London Marathon
In the last weeks we have seen a massive influx of patients with running related aches and pains, due to the increase in their training in preparation for the London Marathon. As a result we have come up with some top tips to help reduce the chance of picking up any injuries in the penultimate month of training.
5 factors that lead to running injuries:
- Sudden change in frequency or intensity of training
- Insufficient rest
- Poor nutrition
- Worn foot wear
- Change in technique
5 tips for the last month of training:
- Plan out your training - hopefully you'll have been following a training plan already - in the last month make sure you reach your target training distance sooner rather than later; and plan in some adequate time to slow things down in order to recover and fuel in the final stages before race day.
- Ensure you take adequate rest days and facilitate the best recovery through sleep and nutrition.
- Ensure you get any aches and pains assessed by a professional early to ensure they do not develop in to injuries - If you have a consistent niggle that doesn’t seem to want to go away but isn’t stopping you run, nip it in the bud!
- Dynamic warm up pre run and active cool down post run.
- Ensure foot wear is still providing adequate support - Update regularly (every 600-700miles) and get fitted at a specialist running store.
At White Hart Clinic we offer an assessment, diagnosis and a personalised treatment and rehab programme to help best manage your symptoms. Should you have any further questions or support please contact us at info@whitehartclinic.co.uk, or call us on 020 8876 9897
