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Gotta love a run in the snow… and a swim

The two times I've been down to the sea this week it was in the hope it might snow while I was down there. Obviously it would be exciting to swim in the sea while it's snowing, but it's also the ultimate way to demonstrate in a photo that we really are swimming in...

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Back to marathon training and loving it

I know I've posted a lot recently about swimming, but - confession time - re-posting my 220 Triathlon blog is an easy way of posting a blog.   But as well as the swimming, since the autumn I've been trying to become a runner again to prepare for starting to train for...

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Poppy day swim – what a difference two weeks makes

Today is Remembrance Day and, fittingly, I will always remember it. I think today will be a turning point in my Channel training story. Two weeks ago I wrote about how my body and mind responded to a particularly cold swim which knocked my confidence  a bit. ...

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Blogging for 220 Triathlon magazine

Hot off the press is my new blog for 220 Triathlon magazine - the UK's top triathlon publication.  I'll be talking about my winter swimming adventures and will update you here every time a new one is published.  Do leave feedback on them on here and feel free to like,...

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High-viz clothing – essential in the winter

  The clocks have just gone back, its wintery and dark and rainy. So why are so many people still cycling and running without hi-viz clothing?  A chap on his bike at about 4pm today wearing black top to toe (even the bike was black) was perfectly camouflaged...

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Clinic hours

Daytime: Monday to Friday, from 7am

Last appointment: 5pm

Price

From 1st Feb 2025

£55 per one hour session
(£50 for members of WADAC and Winchester Running Club)

Email

lou@louwalker.com

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What People Are Saying

You worked wonders in my legs.  Needed at sub 1:37 for New York. Ran 1:36.46 at Gosport today.  Thank you so much.

Susan B

Lou provided excellent massage and advice as part of preparations for my first 100 mile ultramarathon. With her help I was able to train harder and more consistently than ever before and I firmly believe that our regular massage sessions prepared me so that I was able to recover so well after the event. Because Lou is an accomplished endurance athlete herself this really helps her understand her clients’ needs.
Grant V

Lou’s pleasant personality exudes friendliness and warmth making you feel welcome yet with adequate professional respectfulness. As a patient one feels reassured of her care and empathy. Her conduct as a valuable and efficient therapist cannot be doubted.
Gunnel B

I’ve been having massages with Lou for 8 years and always felt better as a result, both before and after racing. She’s a very friendly expert and you can always guarantee restored legs and spirits after a session.

James M