helpful regular addition to a training propgramme, particularly if you're training for an endurance event, such as a half or full marathon.Injury treatmentSports massage can also be used to treat specific soft tissue injuries and a wide variety

during the evenings of 24th April, 1st  May and 8th May. Participants will have the chance to quiz healthcare experts on all things running from training preparation to injuries. This is followed by the opportunity to join fellow runners on a 3km run

motivational plateau (see case study 1, overleaf).‘The bored or frustrated runner has much to gain from taking up triathlon – and it’s great for the injury-prone too,’ says physio Alison Rose of Coach House Sports Physiotherapy Clinic (cspc.co.uk). ‘The three

sports nutritionists on the best way to carbo load. To ensure you start a race with as much stored glycogen as possible, aim to consume a diet high in carbs, protein, vitamins and minerals, combined with plenty of fluids for two to three days before