This year's Adidas Auckland Marathon full marathon sold out just a few days after the half marathon field sell out back in May 2010, and it’s finally almost time to beat the pavement of our beautiful city and take on the bridge.
Whether you are doing the marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5km run and walk or kids marathon make sure you are prepared both in body and mind. You need to remember to keep on top of any injuries you may have NOW and not before its too late! You want to be able to stay on top of these injuries and enjoy your run so come on in and see us here at PhysioOne to make sure that you can perform to your best ability at this year’s marathon.
We have some expert’s advice for all our patients to ensure that you get the most out of this experience.
Dr Paul Wharam’s words of wisdom:
Ø With less than one month to the Auckland Marathon there are still a few weeks to practice longer runs. I advise runners to gradually reduce weekly millage in the two weeks prior to the run.
Ø If shoes are worn, now is a good time to change them and then wear them in, otherwise painful blisters may result on the day. See our special offer with Shoe Science for our PhysioOne patients.
Ø Injuries at this stage of training are very frustrating. If they do not fully resolve with a few days rest from running and stretching then I would suggest seeing a physiotherapist or medical practitioner for an assessment.
Ø Nutrition advice is well covered on the Auckland Marathon. Having studied fluid balance during exercise I believe that drinking according to your thirst is advisable and that practicing drinking the race fluid in training is prudent unless you wish to carry your own fluid.
For more information visit the Adidas Auckland Marathon Website for further tips and advice
Have fun Dr Paul Wharam, Sports Physician.
And Good Luck from the Team here at PhysioOne
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