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Post-race recovery – don't rush it

I've talked about post-race recovery before, and how important it is not to rush it if we're to avoid over-training problems. At the moment, one week on from The Outlaw, my biggest problem is now not to continue to eat huge amounts as if I was still training 20 hours...

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Prizes at the Alresford 10k

My son Jack and I ran the Alresford 10k on 17th June.  We both had a good day - 17 year old Jack coming 18th and me enjoying a good hard run two weeks out from my ironman race.  The race course is challenging but brilliantly-organised and friendly.  I've always either...

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If only all races could be like this… Ironman 70.3 Majorca

It's O-6 (Outlaw minus 6 days) and I'm trying to remain calm and relaxed in the run up to the Outlaw iron distance tri this coming Sunday.  One of the things I find useful is to think back over all the training and races I've done in the build up, to help cement in my...

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Taper time… the countdown to Outlaw 2012

Well it's ten days to Outlaw - my iron-distance  A-race this year.  In some ways the time's gone quickly (I've been training specifically since new year) yet in others the time has dragged and I feel I've been ready to race for a few weeks. If I'm honest, I have even...

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And after the race…

Rest and recover! That's it.  Except people don't or can't do this properly.  And it takes its toll - so please, please, please promise you'll do the following after your big race.  (As it's spring marathon season, we'll base it on a marathon, but the principles are...

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Daytime: Monday to Friday, from 7am

Last appointment: 5pm

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From 1st Feb 2025

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

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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