Grand Western Canal 10K Young lives Vs Cancer I have donated a Sports Massage for prize draw
Updated: 3 days ago
Sports Massage, Tiverton, Devon
Looking forward to raising money and taking part in this event
16th July 2023
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton Devon, finishing Sampford Peverell playingfields with a fun family festival including live music, food stalls, inflatables, bar, special guests and much more!
Why the canal is a great place for a 10K
The Grand Western Canal towpath is flat and traffic-free, which makes it one of the best places in Mid Devon for a 10K. It suits first-timers and runners chasing a personal best. The flat route can tempt you to start too fast, so it pays to hold back in the first few kilometres and finish strong.
In July, heat is the other thing to plan for. Start well hydrated, and use the water stations.
Preparing for a 10K
Build your weekly distance slowly, by about 10% a week.
Include one longer, easy run each week.
Add simple strength work for the calves, glutes and hips twice a week.
Reduce your training in the last week so you start the race fresh.
A sports massage in the weeks before the race can help you find tight areas early, while there is still time to deal with them.
After the race
Walk for a few minutes after you finish rather than stopping straight away. Have something to drink and eat. Two or three days later, a light massage can help ease stiff legs.
Supporting a great cause
I was proud to donate a sports massage to the prize draw for Young Lives vs Cancer. If you are training for a local race, read more about sports massage for runners in Tiverton or book a session online.
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